tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327659722012-02-13T14:33:44.881-05:00The Foundation for Post Conflict Development was formally incorporated in New York on April 25 2005 as a not-for-profit organization that seeks to offer assistance to countries emerging from conflict situations.Claudia Abatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11143498901657924404noreply@blogger.comBlogger1471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32765972.post-20432083715734802062011-12-30T09:37:00.000-05:002011-12-30T09:37:27.900-05:00

Remarks by Hunter Kinkead, Director of the Tony Manshino Foundation regarding Youth Center Goal in Haiti.     "Good evening!  I'm Hunter Kinkead, director of the Tony Manshino Foundation. Its wonderful to see such beautiful faces in the room tonight! I would first like to thank the university for allowing us to be here today and I thank everyone for taking time out your busy lives to

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  FPCD and Spring Break Haiti Team up for Youth     SPRING BREAK IN HAITI is a phenomenon designed to cater to patrons and university students across the globe as they embark upon this purified, peaceful, and spiritual adventure into the legendary Caribbean island during their spring semester recess.   SPRING BREAK IN HAITIis a 501 c(3) not-for-profit organization, organized

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Reflections on Peace and ConflictBy Costa ConstantiWhen I came to Cyprus to live permanently in 2006, I was 26 years old. After 26 years in 'exile' in Australia, far from the homeland, in a country that welcomed my family and nurtured them, it was odd and painful to return to the homeland, to repatriate to an island that neither seemed to care that I was there, nor seemed to want to assist me.

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FPCD Intern Hits the Streets of DC to Increase Outreach By Rachel McGuirk FPCD Intern Rachel McGuirk attended the 4th World Children’s Festival at the National Mall, on June 17th-19th. WCF is an educational program that integrates arts and sports in order to foster children's creativity and co-creation. It brings together a diverse community focused on cooperative learning, giving the FPCD an

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Summer Recap: New York Intern Represents the Foundation at Key Events Across Manhattan By Christie Campbell Over the summer, the Foundation for Post Conflict Development has been present at many events, providing support for other development organizations involved in assisting emerging fragile states and learning more about what others in the field are doing. These interactions will help

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The Monaco Boys Choir and The Maubara Youth Center in Timor-Leste Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Youth helping Youth And strengthening the bonds of cultural exchange, friendship and cooperation Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco (Monaco Boys Choir), a world famous all- boys choir, was officially started in 1974 under H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of

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  FPCD is Pleased to Welcome New Director of Public Relations, Mary David Mary David gained firsthand exposure to the complexities and concerns of post-conflict development while completing a program on Peacebuilding and Inter-Communal Relations in Nicosia, Cyprus.  Through her interactions with Greek and Turkish Cypriots, she developed a keen interest in assisting post-conflict states. This

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Article by FPCD Nepal Blogger Hari Ghmire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FPCD does not necessarily associate itself with the views express in this article.

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Nepal- swamped deep into intra-party conflict By Hari GhimireThe most obvious reason behind the current political stalemate is UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s(Prachanda) too much love for power at the cost of his own comrades and the intra-party differences in the UCPN (Maoist) which is currently facing personality struggle, an ideological dilemma and indecisiveness. That is why this

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When FPCD International Advisory Board Member  Dr. Hinrich Kaiser and his team visited Timor-Leste in January 2010, Dr. Kaiser’s friend and collaborator Mark O’Shea proposed to create a set of postage stamps for the country, to commemorate 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity and to display some of the more spectacular examples of Timor-Leste’s reptiles and amphibians. Mr. O'Shea and Dr. Kaiser made

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 FPCD Announces it has become a Member of the UN Academic Impact Committing to the following 10 Principles: 1. A commitment to the principles inherent in the United Nations Charter as values that education seeks to promote and help fulfil;  2. A commitment to human rights, among them freedom of inquiry, opinion, and speech; 3. A commitment to educational opportunity for all people regardless

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Issues in Post-Conflict Development: Rebuilding the Family Structure The FPCD Challenge Slide-show and Remarks by Ms. Claudia Abate, Project Coordinator, Monaco Red Cross, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Post Conflict Development 28 October 2010 United Nations Church Center, 777 UN Plaza Distinguished Co-Chairs And Members of the UN NGO Committee on the Family,

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FPCD welcomes Elite Athlete Sophie Denis to the Foundation's International Advisory Board (Sophie Denis at the top of the Paccha Summit in Peru with the FPCD Flag) Sophie Denis is a key player, role model and source of inspiration to promote sport as powerful tool for peace, education and development, values in line with FPCD mandate. Having recently been named Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal

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FPCD New International Advisory Board Member at the top of Mt. Everest Sophie Denis recently created 5 New World Records, giving her the privilege of naming the Climbing Routes. New routes names in Peru:  § New route in Huantsan West Summit : “Les Trois Mousquetaires” Sophie is the first woman to summit Huantsan West § New route in Huantsan North Summit : “Illusion” Sophie is the first

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS MESSAGE FOR UNITED NATIONS DAY 24 October 2010 "On United Nations Day, I express my great appreciation to the millions of people throughout the world who believe deeply in our work for peace, development and human rights… and who uphold our ideals and help us achieve our goals. To all of you… friends and fellow citizens of the world… I say: thank you.

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FPCD Assistants Run Workshop at Youth Assembly in the United Nations Rachel McCroy and Faith Bogue lead workshop at UN FPCD Assistants Faith Bogue and Rachel McCroy facilitated a workshop discussion on Maternal Health at the UN Youth Assembly, August 4-6. The workshop was one of eight sessions which focused on informing and discussing the Millennium Development Goals. The discussion focused

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New Gender Equality in the Workplace Tool: http://www.genderprinciples.org/ The Gender Equality Principles Initiative (GEP) is a project to help businesses around the world achieve greater gender equality and build more productive workplaces. The GEP Initiative provides companies with a web-based self-assessment tool and extensive resources that can be used to improve gender equality from the

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Monaco Boys Choir Concludes USA Tour: 3 Concerts Benefit Timor-Leste (The Monaco Boys Choir, Maestro Pierre Debat, FPCD Executive Director Claudia Abate; Metropolitan Club, Washington DC) New York, New York – July 28, 2010 – The Monaco Boys Choir, under the direction of Maestro Pierre Debat, traveled to the United States to perform a concert tour beginning 5 July in New York City and ending 26

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The Monaco Boys Choir will launch a USA Cultural Tour; Selection of Concerts to Benefit Youth Center in Timor-Leste(Photo Credit: Palace of Monaco)Les Petits Chanteurs de MonacoUnder the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco From 5- 27 July 2010, the Monaco Boys Choir will Tour the United States' East Coast from New York to Miami. All concerts are free and open to the

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Victor Vally College Concludes Second Study Visit to Timor-Leste; Bringing Total Discovery of Possibly 15 New Species (The Victor Valley College team on the summit of Mount Manucoco (photo by Hinrich Kaiser) (Hinrich Kaiser presents the first report of the Victor Valley College Tropical Research Initiative to President Jose Ramos-Horta (photo by Dan Suzio) (An undescribed species of

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Step by Step provides the opportunity for thirteen outspoken Timorese women to tell their life stories: what it was like living in a Portuguese colony; how they were affected by the Indonesian invasion; what day to day life was like under the occupation or in the diaspora; how they contributed to the resistance; what they experienced in the mayhem after the referendum; and how they have adapted

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Community Spirit in Maubarra, Timor-Leste as Registration of the Elderly and Disabled Take Place in Timor-Leste In the presence of His Excellency Mr. Agio Pereira, the Secretary of State for the Council of Ministers of Timor-Leste, registration of the elderly and disabled successfully took place. The registration process that is occurring throughout Timor-Leste's 13 districts will enhance the

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Hands on the World Global Updates and Requests for Haiti Dear friends, board members, family and advisory board, I would like to start this letter by thanking you for the ongoing words of support. Finally our 501c is being approved. Thank you to those of you who donated your time to help me with this painful process. Word of our Green Community Hub concept is spreading and we are being nominated

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT (FPCD)EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CLAUDIA ABATE, RECEIVESGLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD New York, New York - February 28, 2010 – Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW) recognized New Yorkers who best personify Global Citizenship through a series of awards during the V.I.P Reception of the first Quarterly Arts Soirée to benefit Haiti at Webster

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A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE"One month ago today, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti taking the lives of thousands of Haitians and nearly 100 of our UN friends and colleagues, the biggest single loss of life in the history of UN Peacekeeping. As we mark this solemn anniversary, we pay tribute to the memory of our fallen friends and colleagues, honour their sacrifice and reaffirm

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Iraqi Women's Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) launches WebsiteVisit the new IWFF website to learn about work being done to advance the education of Iraqi women. The FPCD strongly supports the IWFF as education is an important and vital tool in strengthening post conflict situations.Brief Description and StatusThere is an urgent need to build the capacity of the Iraqi people in engineering and

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Humanitarian Rachael Paulson Receives National Ground Water Association Honorary Member Award Rachael Paulson, founder of the humanitarian organization Hands on the World Global, has received a 2009 Honorary Member Award from the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) for her work in helping provide safe drinking water in South Africa and other developing nations.This award is presented to

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Monaco and The Foundation for Post Conflict Development:An overview of Health –related projects in Timor-LesteSlide-show and Remarks by Ms. Claudia Abate, Project Coordinator, Monaco Red Cross, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Post Conflict DevelopmentForum for Global Health and Human Rights5 November 2009 Columbia UniversityHammer Health Sciences Building, Room 401Forum for

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Prince Rainier III of Monaco Maternity Clinic Reaches Milestone 1000 BirthsThe FPCD has played a role reducing maternal and infant mortality through the Prince Rainier III of Monaco Maternity Clinic which has reached a milestone of 1000 successful births.According to UNICEF, a woman dies giving birth every minute, as well as seven newborns. Per year, this equals more than one half million women

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PREVENTING THE EXPLOITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT 6 November 2009 More than thirty years since the massive defoliation campaigns of the Viet Nam War, and nearly twenty since the extensive pollution caused by the destruction of 600 oil wells in Kuwait at the end of the first Gulf War, the environment continues to

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TIMOR-LESTE TRAVELOGUE By Barbara Lester (Photo above: Team banquet in Dili) Traveling throughout Timor-Leste for three weeks on a scientific expedition was a unique way to experience this emerging nation for the first time. Nine biology students, (5 from the U.S. and 4 from Timor-Leste), a professor of biology and two professional herpetologists (one was my husband) were my traveling companions

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS :MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE2 October 2009Mahatma Gandhi, whose legacy this annual observance celebrates, once observed that “non-violence, to be worth anything, has to work in the face of hostile forces.” In today’s world, we face many hostile forces -- multiple and persistent crises that demand a response from leaders and

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Monaco Funded Reforestation and Family Income Project is in Full Swing and Featured at Timor-Leste Trade Fair On the occasion of the Trade Fair organized in Dili for the commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations-led Referendum, the Reforestation and Family Income Project Team from Ermera Timor-Leste, proudly display their banner honoring Monaco's support of 100% organic produce.

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(Madame Deromedi, 2nd from right, flanked by Timor-Leste's Parliament Vice President Vincente Guterres, Vice President Maria Paixao and President Fernando Lasama de Araujo) Remarks by Madame Jacky Deromedi,Official Envoy of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of MonacoOn the occasion of the Launch of the Princess Grace Medals 30 August 2009, Dili, Timor-Leste(Madame Deromedi and President Lasama at Press

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On the 10 Year Anniversary of the United Nations Led Referendum in Timor-Leste and the 30 Year Anniversary of Refugee Camp Visit, Princess Grace Medals and Princess Grace Maternity Clinic is AnnouncedPassabe, (Oecussi District Timor-Leste - a remote area where access to health care is limited.)(Timor-Leste's Ministry of Health Team discuss plans for new clinic)(Oecussi Secretary of State Jorge

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On the Occassion of the 4th Anniversary of the Ascension to the Throne of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco12 July 2009, Raffles Hotel, SingaporeYour Excellency Dr Lim Wee Kiak, Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC Your Excellencies Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic CorpsDistinguished Singapore Government BodiesYour Excellency, Mme Jacky Deromedi, Honorary Consul of

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Please read the statement by the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau Configuration of the PeaceBuilding Commission.(Click on images to enlarge)

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(click on image to enlarge)Please enlarge and view the above message from Mayor Akiba of Hiroshima, President of Mayors for Peace. The 100 Day Countdown to the International Day of Peace has begun. This year the United Nations will be focusing the International Day of Peace on Nuclear Disarmament. Mayor Akiba is asking all members of civil society to come together for this important

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(The fall of the Wall in Berlin in 1989 by Illustrator Joseph Ayala - courtesy of Author Hertkon) "The Little Cloud Upset“ is a children’s picture book that will introduce preschoolers and young children to aspects of international relations and global affairs. Issues, such as human rights, the environment, refugee situations, war and peace are discussed and illustrated in an age-appropriate way.

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Placed under the patronage of the International Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF) and the IOC’s International Relations Commission, the Forum was held on 7 and 8 May 2009 at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne.This Forum provided a unique occasion to exchange experiences and opinions on how sport can contribute to development, peace and national cohesion, with an emphasis on sport’s contribution to

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(Rachael Paulson is shown at her second Green Community Hub with children of Isulabasha Primary in South Africa as they watch the first burst of clean water come from the newly installed water system)MORE THAN JUST WATERRocks, mud, dirt and water erupt from the ground as drill strikes water outside a small school in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Students, faculty and townspeople cry and cheer as

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FPCD Dili Advisor Fatimazohra Nouinou visited the FPCD/Fundacao Xanana Gusmao Becora Youth Center on 23 May 2009. Music, volleyball and computer activities are currently underway for the community youth. Please see photos below for a glimpse of the daily activities. It is thanks to the United Nations Staff 1% for Development Fund that the establishment of the Becora Youth Center was made possible

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All photos copyright The Foundation for Post Conflict Development 2009....//

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First Boy and Girl Born at Prince Rainier III Maternity Clinic Take Center Stage at Prince Rainier III Anniversary Celebrations(First boy Albert named in honour of Prince Albert II of Monaco)(First Girl born named Claudia for FPCD Executive Director)25 April 2009, Same, Timor-LesteThe Community of Same put together a moving celebration in honour of the 1 year anniversary of the inauguration of

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Message from H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of the 1 year Anniversary of the Prince Rainier III Maternity Clinic in Same, Timor-Leste(Click on image to enlarge)Executive Director of the Foundation for Post Conflict Development, Ms. Claudia Abate, was asked to convey a message from Prince Albert II of Monaco to the authorities in Timor-Leste, whereby she shared Prince Albert II

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(H.E. Ambassador Wenaswer with the Founder of Play 31 Mr.Jakob Lund)(H.E. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Ms. Arielle Messuti FPCD Director of Public Relations) .. (Click on letter to enlarge)On 25 April 2009, FPCD International Advisory Board Member Ambassador Christian Wenaweser will play a game of soccer to support children in war-affected regions by promoting the sport as a

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The FPCD and the Guerrera Book Project Formally Join EffortsThe Guerrera Book Project aims to amplify the individual and collective voices of Guerreras: women who have taken up arms for a cause. These women tend to be underrepresented and underserved by reconciliation and development intervention programs, and may have lost or jeopardized their social safety net as a result of breaching strict

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THE UNITED NATIONS REQUESTS FPCD's ASSISTANCE WITH THE EDUCATION OF IRAQI WOMEN(Click on letter to enlarge) There is an urgent need to build the capacity of the Iraqi people in engineering and applied sciences to meet the enormous reconstruction and development needs of their country. The conflict has severely disrupted education. Many professionals have been killed, and others have fled,

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THE FPCD LAUNCHES GREEN COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON THE WORLD GLOBAL(Young girls with shaven heads are the ones who must leave school walking miles to fetch water from mud holes.)Dear Supporters of The Foundation for Post Conflict Development,I would like to thank Executive Director Claudia Abate and Director of Special Projects David Gethings for reviewing

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The Foundation for Post Conflict Development was invited to speak at the United Nations by the Department of Public Information/ NGO Section, on a Panel entitled "Sustainable Peace through Reconciliation" in honour of the UN 2009 International Year of Reconciliation. From left to right, participants included, Judge Felicitas Hoffman, Judge at the District Court of Duesseldorf, Germany, and NGO

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Success in Timor-Leste: SOLS 24/7 Youth Center is visited by FPCD Executive Director and the President of Timor-Leste's National ParliamentHis Excellency, the President of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste arrives at the SOLS Youth Center with FPCD Executive Director Claudia Abate.SOLS Founders explain the Timor-Leste Youth Programme to the President of the National Parliament.The President

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Dear Friends,Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a prosperous New Year 2009; May this new year bring many opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life and may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm, turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into great achievements.2008 has been a memorable year for me in many respects – I left Nepal to come to

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Vice Prime Minister Jose Luis Guterres, introduced the United States premier of the documentary film, Timor-Leste, Together as One Building our Future at the National Arts Club of New York on 21 October 2008. Thanks to FPCD International Advisory Board Member, Richard Jordan, a large audience that consisted of members of the diplomatic community, activists, civil society,members of the art and

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The Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD), the United States Association for the University for Peace with the support of the Embassy of Timor-Leste to the United States co-hosted a roundtable discussion on 10 October, in Washington D.C., in honour of H.E. Ms. Emilia Pires, Minister of Finance, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The premier film trailer for served as the centerpiece

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Joseph Stefanelli earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors (cum laude) in Political Science from Monmouth University in May 2005. He was honored with being elected President of the local chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, as well as being a founding member of the local chapter of the Omicron Delta Kappa Elite National Leadership Honor society. Joe was

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Conflict induced displacement in Nepal: A Sociological Study of Internally Displaced Persons By Hari ghimire (2005) Copyright reserved @ Hari Ghimire, NepalContact: Hari.ghimire@gmail.com Chapter – IIntroductionBackground Twenty one year old Bishnu Thapa (name chaged)1 of Shahilitar (Bhalayakharka VDC) village in Lamjung was given two choices: join the Maoists or die. He gave himself a

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End of an Era: Nepal declared secular republic Nepal on Wednesday (on May 28th, 2008 ) scripted a new chapter in its turbulent history as the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly, which was elected by the people of Nepal on 10 April, abolished the 240-year-old monarchy and declared the country a "secular, federal democratic republic." Welcoming the change Birat Gugung , 30 ,from western

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FPCD is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Chiranjeeb Das of India to our distinguished International Advisory Board. Mr. Das (at right in striped shirt) in his role as Goodwill Ambassador for Sports, visits local childrenResiding in India, the addition of Mr. Das enlarges the reach of the Foundation for Post Conflict Development's work. Mr. Das has made substantial contributions towards

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Marina holds a BA in Liberal Arts from University College Utrecht (Utrecht University) and an MA in International Conflict Studies from King’s College London (London University). Her MA thesis entitled National Identity Formation and Education: the Case of Nagorno-Karabakh entailed a research conducted in the Caucasus on the subject of the representation of the conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh and

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Become Carbon Neutral, Plant a Tree, Sow a Garden, Save a Community in East Timor(click on photo to enlarge)Trees, Prosperity and PeaceTimor-Leste is a wonderful tree-growing environment. Sunshine, a diverse topography from beautiful coasts, to tropical highlands, to fertile mountains, and a life-giving rainy season combine to support growth of mangroves, lush tropical hardwoods, rich coffees, a

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The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is honored to announce that Sophie Denis reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 9 a.m. Pictured atop Mt. Everest with the FPCD Flag, Sophie weathered strenuous conditions to accomplish her important mission. FPCD congratulates Sophie for this monumental accomplishment and thanks her for adopting the motto of "Education,

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After 6 months in Kinshasa as Chief of the MONUC Video Unit, I am happy to report that things are definitely looking up in this war-torn country. For sure, in many areas, such as basic infrastructure and social services, the DRC has a long way go, but the positive changes in the country since the MONUC mission began almost 10 years ago have been extraordinary; sadly, they have also been

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The Foundation for Post Conflict Development was invited to attend the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Mid Year Meeting on 2 May 2008 in New York City. The purpose of the meeting was to update supporters on the 2007 Commitments and announce the first 2008 Commitments. Welcoming remarks were made by President William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, who made a Call to

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Situational UpdatesElection Commission's code of conduct: Taking heed to the rising surge of clashes among party workers and increasing violations of the election code of conduct, on 25 March, the Election Commission (EC) instructed its election officers to take immediate action against political parties and candidates who make violations.According to the EC, the number of districts with peaceful

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Situational UpdatesParties release their manifestos for the upcoming elections: All Major Political Parties have released their election Manifestos including Nepali Congress on 13 March, CPN-United Marxist Leninist on 9 March, CPN-Maoists on 7 March, Rastriya Prajatantra Party on 5 March, Madhesi People’s Rights Forum and Nepal Workers and Peasants’ Party on 16 March.Joint election operation

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On 18 April Foundation for Post Conflict Development Advisors Emilian Djindjic and Arielle Messuti participated in the Global Compact Meeting at Harvard University. The theme of the meeting was "Business and Human Rights". The key note address was delivered by Ms. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and is pictured above with Advisor

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(Photo credit: Martine Perret UNMIT/DPI)

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(Photo credits: Martine Perret (UNMIT/DPI)

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Your Serene Highness Prince Albert IIYour Excellency Prime Minister GusmaoYour Excellency SRSG Atul KhareGuests, Friends,Youth of BecoraIt is an honour to welcome you to the Inauguration of the Becora Youth Center that was made possible by a grant from the United Nations Staff 1 % For Development Fund in New York. The individual staff members of the United Nations are concerned world citizens

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Your Serene Highness Prince Albert IIYour Excellency Prime Minister GusmaoDistrict Administrator, Filomeno Tilman,Special Representative of the Secretary-General,Citizens of Same,We are standing here today thanks to the humanity and generosity of the People of Monaco and their Head of State, HSH Prince Albert II, also President of the Monaco Red Cross.We have long-waited for this day, 19 April,

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Prime Minister Gusmao Inaugurate Prince Rainer III Maternity Clinic with FPCD Executive DirectorH.S.H. Prince Albert II and FPCD Executive Director Claudia Abate present portrait of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III and Prince Albert II to Chief Midwife Justa Pereira (photo credit Palace of Monaco)1600-h/HSH_Prince_Albert_II_Monaco_visit_to_Same-_Dili_19_April_2008-277.jpg"

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“Sophie Denis takes FPCD to the top of the world (Mt. Everest)”Mountain climber Sophie Denis (center holding FPCD Logo) flanked by FPCD Board Members on 28 March 2008The Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) is honored by the partnership established with Sophie Denis who will attempt the climb the north face of Mount Everest. At 29 years of age she will become one of the youngest women

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FPCD Redoubles its Efforts for Post Conflict Development in Timor-LesteThe Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) wishes to express its support to and solidarity with President Jose Ramos-Horta, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, members of Parliament, all institutions of State and the people of Timor-Leste in this difficult time.The Foundation for Post Conflict Development wishes to thank

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The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is honoured to announced that Advisor David Gethings will represent the FPCD on February 8, 2008, at Harvard's Global Opportunities Health Fair for Undergraduates in order to raise awareness of global health problems. The Health Fair is taking place due to the initiative of the Harvard Undergratduate Global Health Forum (HUGH Forum), a group founded

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Nepal : Situational Updates31 December 2007POLITICAL EVOLUTION:Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) signs 23-point agreement: On the 23rd of December, top leaders of the governing SPA finally agreed to proclaim Nepal a republic and enforce it through the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly. They also agreed to hold the CA poll under mixed electoral system. The parties struck a 23-point deal, agreeing

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NEPAL: POLITICAL EVOLUTION20 December 2007Winter session of the Parliament: The winter session of parliament, known as the Bills session, formulates new laws and amends old ones to suit the changing times. As reported on the 30th of Nov, there are at least seven dozen Acts that need urgent amendment to conform with the spirit of the Interim Constitution. Apart from formally discussing issues

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NEPAL: POLITICAL EVOLUTION26 November 2007Winter session of the parliament adjourned: The winter session of the interim parliament which commenced on the 19th of Nov '07, has been adjourned until November 29 (after meeting briefly for 13 minutes). Top leaders of the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) agreed to adjourn the house for 10 days and utilize the period for extensive dialogue among the parties

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NEPAL POLITICAL EVOLUTIONS15 November 2007Special session of the Legislature-Parliament ends: On the 4th of November, the special session of the interim parliament came to an end, passing the amendment proposal on the proclamation of a republic tabled by the CPN-UML and endorsing the Maoist proposal for a fully proportional representation system for the Constituent Assembly elections. The

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FPCD Funds Youth Center in Timor-Leste with grant from UN 1% for Development FundIn order to address some of the pressing developmental needs of Timor-Leste, the FPCD is honoured to announce it has received funding for the construction of a Youth Center in the capital city of Dili. With young people making up nearly 60% of the population, the Youth Center will serve a needed purpose of providing

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From 25 - 30 November 2007, United States Olympic Gold Medalist accompanied me to Timor-Leste to assess the sporting needs of the country. Meetings were held with athletes, the National Olympic Committee and members of sports federations. The painful reality is that everything from coaches, to equipment, budget and management is needed in order to advance Timor-Leste's sports programmes.

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The United Nations has announced the launch of the MDG Monitor on 1 November 2007The MDG Monitor shows how countries are progressing in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With the 2015 target date fast approaching, it is more important than ever to understand where the goals are on track, and where additional efforts and support are needed, both globally and at the

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Nepal: Political uncertainty aheadPolitical uncertainty and the special session of the legislature-parliament: Both the Prime Minister and the Home Minister had given assurance that the Maoists will return to the government after the Dashain festival. PM Koirala said that although the postponement of the polls could negatively affect the reputation of the country in the comity of nations and

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Nepal-Situational updatesOctober 16, 2007Postponement of CA polls and political uncertainty: On the 5th of October, the seven-party alliance and the government decided to postpone the CA polls previously scheduled for the 22nd of November. The on-going dialogue between the coalition partners has not produced anything concrete yet. The Nepali Congress, the biggest party in parliament, did not

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FPCD ASSOCIATE SCHOLAR PARTICPATES IN SYMPOSIUM AT THE NEW SCHOOL IN NEW YORK CITY ON 19 OCTOBER 2007FPCD Associate Scholar Dr. Michaela Hertkorn participated in a Symposium on 19 October, 2007 at The New School as part of the Economics of Security Study Group in cooperation with the Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School Arms Trade

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Nepal General Situation30 Sept 2007Communal violence breaks out in Kapilbastu and Rupandehi (Western Terai): Following the killing of a political leader (a Moslem Madhesi leader, who was previously anti-Maoist during the Royal regime and became affiliated with the Nepali Congress- D thereafter) by an unidentified group in Kapilbastu district of Western Nepal on 16 September, violence escalated in

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Nepal General Situation 18 Sept 2007Communal violence breaks out in Kapilbastu and Rupandehi (Western Terai): Following the killing of a political leader (a Moslem Madhesi leader, who was previously anti-Maoist during the Royal regime and became affiliated with the Nepali Congress- D thereafter) by an unidentified group in Kapilbastu district of Western Nepal on 16 September, violence escalated

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Nepal Situational Updates (September 18, 2007)Communal violence breaks out in Kapilbastu and Rupandehi (WesternTerai): Following the killing of a political leader (a Moslem Madhesileader, who was previously anti-Maoist during the Royal regime andbecame affiliated with the Nepali Congress- D thereafter) by anunidentified group in Kapilbastu district of Western Nepal on 16September, violence

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In the early 20th century, contemporary pundits did not see much potential in the newly created motion picture medium. The legendary Thomas Edison had tied up theAmerican market with his harshly enforced patents, while the French Lumiere brothers had introduced their version of the motion picture camera to many countries in the rest of the world. Nontheless, neither the business nor the artistic

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FPCD Associate Scholar, Adjunct Professor, Center for Global Affairs, School of Continuing and Professional Studies & General Studies Program, School of Arts and Science of New York UniversityThe Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) is honoured to announce the selection of Dr. Michaela C. Hertkorn as Foundation Associate Scholar. Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding signed by

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