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The purpose of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues is to encourage dialogue, on the basis of expert information and opinion from across the political spectrum, on issues relating to conflict; especially on the practical means to prevent, transform and resolve violent conflict. |
Conflict Issues
All-Party Parliamentary Group
Cyprus - Tired of Talking?
Civil Society to Bring Life to a Stagnant Process
CHAIR:
Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP
PANEL:
Mr Michalis Avraam NGO Support Centre - Cyprus
Mr Bulent Kanol Management Centre - Cyprus
Mr Alexandros Lordos Cyprus 2015
Ms Meliha Kaymak EDGE - Cyprus
Ms Rana Zincir UN Gender Advisory Team in Cyprus and AHDR
Ms Katerina Antoniou Youth Power - Cyprus
Mr Marios Epaminondas AHDR (Assoc for Historical Dialogue and Research) - Cyprus
Since the beginning of the Cyprus conflict there have been a number of direct and indirect negotiations between the two sides to reach a solution. Even after so many years, these have been unsuccessful in formulating an answer to satisfy the interests of the two sides.
Experience from other conflicts shows that widening the dialogue to include a broader range of opinion, especially from relevant civil society groups, can loosen negotiating log-jams.
Might this approach help in Cyprus?
Do we need urgent new approaches now?
The panellists are civil society leaders from each side of the island and the audience will be comprised of parliamentarians, HMG officials, academics, IGOs, NGOs, political analysts and high-level specialists in the Cyprus conflict.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - 6.30pm
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About Us
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues was officially registered on 21 December 2006. Co-chairs - Simon Hughes MP (Lib Dem), John McDonnell MP (Lab), Gary Streeter MP (Con); Secretary - Jeffrey Donaldson MP (DUP); Treasurer - Andy Slaughter MP (Lab)
The Secretariat to the APPG on Conflict Issues is supplied by Engi.