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“Narratives of Change: Cooperation and Partnerships among Communities in the MENA Region” – 2nd Conference in Cyprus, 2017.

February 6, 2018
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Narratives of Change: Cooperation and Partnerships among Communities in the MENA Region”sought to reinforce the message that young people should not be constrained by the existing beliefs and political orientations of the older generation. Asking how it is possible to change the region by challenging beliefs, the conference provided an opportunity for both past and new participants to exchange ideas on issues of common interest in the region and identify possibilities for cooperation and partnerships to tackle them. The conference featured facilitated presentations and discussions on three main topics linked to security issues in the Middle East. The discussions allowed for an interactive dialogue between the presenters and the participants. They were followed by working group discussions in which participants came together to identify common problems and challenges, reassess their related beliefs and opinions, and collaboratively develop practical project ideas which contribute towards positive change. A full report of discussions is available: https://studentpugwash.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/conference-report_challenging-beliefs_2017.pdf
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