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REPORTING AND PEACEMAKING
KarabakhOpen
26-04-2007 11:28:37
In the framework of Stepanakert Resource Center project implemented
in partnership with International Alert, the Young Democrats NGO
holds discussions on "Peacemaking and Reporting". The first meeting
at Mesrop Mashtots University in Stepanakert was conducted by
Karen Bekaryan, the head of European Integration, a Yerevan-based
NGO. During the discussion it was mentioned that according to the
results of a monitoring of the media of Armenia, in 30-40 percent of
materials Azerbaijan and the conflict are mentioned. In Azerbaijan,
this index is much higher, up to 60 percent. The internal and even
social problems are often connected directly with the conflict. This
approach creates a nationalist screen behind which political mistakes
and adventures are hidden.
Karen Bekaryan thinks the first effective step in peacemaking could
be the supply of objective information. He shared his vision of
peacemaking - it must run between absolute tolerance and radical
concern for the country's security. "The governments which speak
about security only without considering tolerance towards neighbors
are bound to reject radically an alternative opinion.
However, absolute tolerance is possible when your neighbor displays
identical tolerance," said Karen Bekaryan.
The participants of the discussion got acquainted with the projects
for reporters implemented with Azerbaijani colleagues under the aegis
of the international organizations. According to the co-coordinator
of the Young Democrats Karine Ohanyan, similar discussions will be
held for other journalists and students.
KarabakhOpen
26-04-2007 11:28:37
In the framework of Stepanakert Resource Center project implemented
in partnership with International Alert, the Young Democrats NGO
holds discussions on "Peacemaking and Reporting". The first meeting
at Mesrop Mashtots University in Stepanakert was conducted by
Karen Bekaryan, the head of European Integration, a Yerevan-based
NGO. During the discussion it was mentioned that according to the
results of a monitoring of the media of Armenia, in 30-40 percent of
materials Azerbaijan and the conflict are mentioned. In Azerbaijan,
this index is much higher, up to 60 percent. The internal and even
social problems are often connected directly with the conflict. This
approach creates a nationalist screen behind which political mistakes
and adventures are hidden.
Karen Bekaryan thinks the first effective step in peacemaking could
be the supply of objective information. He shared his vision of
peacemaking - it must run between absolute tolerance and radical
concern for the country's security. "The governments which speak
about security only without considering tolerance towards neighbors
are bound to reject radically an alternative opinion.
However, absolute tolerance is possible when your neighbor displays
identical tolerance," said Karen Bekaryan.
The participants of the discussion got acquainted with the projects
for reporters implemented with Azerbaijani colleagues under the aegis
of the international organizations. According to the co-coordinator
of the Young Democrats Karine Ohanyan, similar discussions will be
held for other journalists and students.