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It was created by members of the [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders I)]], the [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders II)]] and the [[Bicommunal Steering Committee]]. | It was created by members of the [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders I)]], the [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders II)]] and the [[Bicommunal Steering Committee]]. | ||
==Early Peace Movement== | |||
The members of the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group are credited for the creation and growth of what later became known as peace movement in Cyprus, having introduced and trained more than a few thousand citizens from across the enemy borders in peace and conflict resolution. The map below summarizes all peace groups and initiatives in Cyprus, especially up to their abrupt discontinuation in December 1997 by Turkey. The orange boxes show all groups created and supported by the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group. | |||
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===Cyprus Peace Bazaar=== | ===Cyprus Peace Bazaar=== | ||
In the third phase of their work, the CCRTG proposed a total of 241 possible projects designed to work toward their vision, and they eventually selected 15 of these projects (using democratic structured dialogue) for implementation during the following year. On June 24, 1995 they held an Agora/Bazaar in the premises of [[Ledra Palace]] to which they invited others who had expressed interest in joining them in peace building efforts.<ref>The Cyprus Conflict: Root Causes and Implications for Peacebuilding | In the third phase of their work, the CCRTG proposed a total of 241 possible projects designed to work toward their vision, and they eventually selected 15 of these projects (using democratic structured dialogue) for implementation during the following year. On June 24, 1995 they held an Agora/Bazaar in the premises of [[Ledra Palace]] to which they invited others who had expressed interest in joining them in peace building efforts.<ref>The Cyprus Conflict: Root Causes and Implications for Peacebuilding | ||
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====Implementation==== | ====Implementation==== | ||
The | The Group has sent a historical letter sent to UN General Secretary 12 Feb 1997 by which they were requesting logistical and financial support to implement their projects. Almost three years later, the UN established the Cyprus wing of the UNOPS program, which provided funding for some of the above projects, but mainly to a few a hundred additional peace initiatives on the island. The UNOPS program failed in many respects to support the continuation of the work of the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group because it came late. | ||
[[File:TrainersLetterToUN.jpg|300px|]] | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
