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* [[Romina Laouri]], political science student | * [[Romina Laouri]], political science student | ||
==The Cyprus Symposium== | |||
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File:Hasna_Journalists_Conf_2005_01.JPG|From lleft Andreas Deliyiannis, Nicos Prokomenos, | |||
File:Hasna_Journalists_Conf_2005_02.JPG|From left Joseph Joseph, Andreas Deliyiannis | |||
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==Members of the young journalists== | ==Members of the young journalists== | ||
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==Background and justification of the project== | ==Background and justification of the project== | ||
In 1995, the [[Fulbright Commission]], in collaboration with the [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]], organized and funded a U.S.-based training program for about twenty young journalists from both communities in Cyprus. In 1996, the U.S. Embassy funded a one-day trip to Brussels for prominent chief editors from various Cypriot media organizations, where they received up-to-date information regarding EU regulations, challenges and opportunities in the field of journalism. While both of these projects helped to form linkages and friendships between colleagues working across the Green Line, neither included any defined structures or follow-up activities to support continued interaction and collaboration among the journalists after their return to Cyprus. | In 1995, the [[Cyprus Fulbright Commission]], in collaboration with the [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]], organized and funded a U.S.-based training program for about twenty young journalists from both communities in Cyprus. In 1996, the U.S. Embassy funded a one-day trip to Brussels for prominent chief editors from various Cypriot media organizations, where they received up-to-date information regarding EU regulations, challenges and opportunities in the field of journalism. While both of these projects helped to form linkages and friendships between colleagues working across the Green Line, neither included any defined structures or follow-up activities to support continued interaction and collaboration among the journalists after their return to Cyprus. | ||
The goals of the training program were defined as: | The goals of the training program were defined as: | ||
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==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
In the summer of 2002, [[HasNa Inc.]], in cooperation with the two Cypriot NGOs - [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] and the [[Youth Center Union (Gençlik Merkezi Birliği)| Youth Centre]], organized the training program for the young journalists (five Greek Cypriots and five Turkish Cypriots). HasNa provided equal funding to the two Cypriot NGOs to manage components of the Young Journalists Project, including participant selection, logistics management in Cyprus and post-training follow-up activities. Participants spent two weeks in Washington learning and practicing effective communication skills, conflict resolution and modern journalism. | In the summer of 2002, [[HasNa Inc.]], in cooperation with the two Cypriot NGOs - [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] and the [[Youth Center Union (Gençlik Merkezi Birliği)| Youth Centre]], organized the training program for the young journalists (five Greek Cypriots and five Turkish Cypriots). HasNa provided equal funding to the two Cypriot NGOs to manage components of the Young Journalists Project, including participant selection, logistics management in Cyprus and post-training follow-up activities. Participants spent two weeks in Washington learning and practicing effective communication skills, conflict resolution and modern journalism. | ||
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The journalism training was supplemented by three days of conflict resolution training conducted by the Center for Dispute Settlement of Washington, D.C. Subjects covered include conflict management, effective communications and mediation. Shared living and training experiences will also help participants to overcome biases and promote cross-cultural understanding. | The journalism training was supplemented by three days of conflict resolution training conducted by the Center for Dispute Settlement of Washington, D.C. Subjects covered include conflict management, effective communications and mediation. Shared living and training experiences will also help participants to overcome biases and promote cross-cultural understanding. | ||
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* Helped organize the first [[HasNa Media Symposium May 2003|HasNa Media Symposium in May 2003]], bringing together senior journalists from the Greek Cypriot media for a provocative discussion of ethics and objectivity in journalism, and the role of the media in reconciliation. A second Media Symposium is being planned for Turkish Cypriot journalists in fall 2003. | * Helped organize the first [[HasNa Media Symposium May 2003|HasNa Media Symposium in May 2003]], bringing together senior journalists from the Greek Cypriot media for a provocative discussion of ethics and objectivity in journalism, and the role of the media in reconciliation. A second Media Symposium is being planned for Turkish Cypriot journalists in fall 2003. | ||
[[file:HasNa_Inv_YoungJournalists_6_11_02.jpg|400px|Invitation for one of their conferences]] | |||
In sum, the HasNa Young Journalists Project was specifically designed to put a more defined post-training structure in place than had earlier projects targeting journalists. The follow-up phase was critical to sustaining the "transformation" of the participants and their regular interaction, evidenced by the regular bicommunal meetings, the publication of the [[HasNa Journal]], and a very active online discussion group. | |||
==Covering Program Costs in Washington DC== | ==Covering Program Costs in Washington DC== | ||
