FCT 2012 Kirkuk - Report

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FCT KIRKUK 2012


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KIRKUK

Kirkuk is the most ethnically diverse city in Iraq. Between the 1970s and

Saddam Hussein uprooted more than 100,000 Kurds (some estimates sa

efforts to Arabize the city.Kurds stake a historical claim dating back tocentury when, they assert, Kurds made up three-quarters of the populat

province. A 1957 census showed, however, that Turkmen predominated

Kirkuk, making up 37 percent of the population, while Kurds made up 33

percent, and Christians one percent. That census revealed that in the Kir

population proportions were as follows: Kurds at 48 percent; Turkmen a

at 28 percent and Christians at less than 1 percent. It should be noted th

suggest that the 1957 census showed that Kurds were the majority.

Since the toppling of the Saddam regime in 2003, hundreds of thousand

displaced Kurds and Turkmen returned to Kirkuk to reclaim their lost pro

camps on the eastern fringe of the city. Some experts say their motivatio

the city's population in preparation for the December 2007 referendum.

Kurds now makeup a clear majority and retain control over most of the c

political posts, because of a ruling that allowed around 70,000 displaced

Turkmen, once the foundation of the citys urban elite,have been most of continuous security and political problems. Perhaps up to 350,000 Ku

Kirkuk. Although there are no definitive figures available, it is generally a

are now in the majority.

Article 140 of the Iraq Constitution stipulated that a provincewide refer

the status of Kirkuk would take place before 31 December 2007. Howev

concerns, the government failed to conduct the referendum. Turkmen in

opposed to a Kirkuk ruled by Kurds, because they see it as the first step t

into Kurdistan. Turkmen complain of being scapegoated by Kurds, subjec

discrimination. Other ethnic groups harbor similar complaints in the face

moves on the part of the Kurds who have taken majority control of Kirku

them to place Kurdish loyalists in key positions in the civil service, take c


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Statistics in Iraq and the usages to which they are put are highly controv

censuses have generated different results and have been highly politiciz

meanwhile, cite a 1997 census that showed Arabsboth Shiite and Sun

percent of the city's population. Some experts say the data is faulty beca"Ethnic Correction Policy, many Kurds and Turkmen unwillingly change

Identification Card, i.e., to be regarded as Arabs, so they would not risk

their houses to other provinces.

The status of Kirkuk remains unsettled amid growing disputes between K

Baghdad. Further exacerbating tensions between the two is the arrest a

former Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi. When an arrest warrant wa

December 2011, Hashimi retreated to Kurdistan and then Turkey. His tri

his absence in Baghdad and on September 9, 2012 several acts of violen

throughout the country in opposition to the death sentence awarded hi

oil contracts where the KRG has signed agreements without central gove

has exacerbated tensions.

Although provincial elections were held throughout Iraq on 31 January 2

were held in Kirkuk because of disagreement regarding the size of the ciUN draft proposal (as part of the Provincial Election Law a special article

was issued: Article 23) stipulates a temporary power-sharing agreement

administration on an equally proportionate basis: 32 percent representa

Arabs and Turkmen and 4 percent for minorities. This proposal has been

Kirkuk Provincial Council (KPC).


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FCT Kirkuk Delegates, October 11th

2012

FCT KIRKUK 2012: STEPS TO HARMONY

The third annual gathering of the Forum for Cities in Transition (FCT) wa

October 6th

- 11th

2012. More than 70 participants from 10 divided cities

itself) attended: Baghdad, Belfast, Derry-Londonderry, Kaduna, Kirkuk, M

Mitrovic/Kosovska Mitrovica, Nicosia (Greek and Turkish Cypriots), Ram

(Lebanon)1. Delegates included mayors, councilors, municipal officers, a

of the business, voluntary and community sectors.This was the first eve

international presence of this size and scope in the citys history (see approgram).

Background of the FCT

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Action and became the founding cities of the Forum for Cities in Transit

for Call to Action). The first annual FCT gathering was held in Mitrovic/

May 2010; the second annual FCT gathering was held in Derry-Londonde

www.citiesintransiton.net).

The Forum for Cities in Transition (FCT) is premised on OMalleys thesis

That people from divided societies are in the best position to heldivided societies. Former protagonists are best equipped to shar

journeys to abandon violence as the instrument to achieve their

open the gateways to recovery, reconstruction, and reconciliatio

That cities which are or were at the epicenter of the conflicts in ta special position to assist each other because they are often a m

of their societys fault lines.

That securing the initially established peace can be fostered by ccities working together.

That cities on the higher rungs of transition can assist those on thprocess that is reciprocal because in serving their sister cities, tho

transition are sharply reminded of where they once were, where

where they hope to go in continuing their own processes of tran

reconciliation; no FCT city is labelled post-conflict. Each of thes

different stage of transition to normalcy, although it might be b

them as societies in recovery, because if they do not continual

of the conflict, if the grievances of war remain unaddressed or in

addressed, if processes to nurture reconciliation are not promote

community level), if disparities in wealth and income continue to

competing groups despite legislation aimed at closing such gaps,

of the past cannot be reconciled, if the root causes of what resul

cannot be acknowledged by all, then the residual causes of confl

grievances linger and fester, risking slow accumulation to a critic

outbreak of conflict again. Thus, there is a need to put in place m

minimize this risk.

That peoples from divided societies share behavioural, political, spsychological traits, not seen in people in more normal societies,

predispose them to see things through a prism that is different th
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KPC Members, Kirkuk FCT Plenary Sunday October 7th

2012

Kirkuk is a city in transition and we introduce its economic capabilities

conference is a chance to exchange experiences between communities

not find a river but you will find devotion, commitment and a heart thaeveryone. Thank you for paying attention to our city as proof of {your}

look at our situation. The main feature of moving cities forward is dialo

the many countries here today that own a diverse community such as K

Chairman, Hasan Turan, opening remarks).

FCT KIRKUK 20122

Kirkuk is one of the founding member cities of the Forum for Cities in Tra

The 2012 Kirkuk FCT gathering held October 6th

- 11th

was an opportunit

Kirkuks history and conflict to learn from the challenges and achieveme


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This year's eventsthemes included:

Provision of municipal services Constitutional issues affecting Kirkuk Policing and security Women in transitional societies Youth and social media Agriculture and economic development

The Kirkuk FCT gathering identified programs and projects that delegatedeclared on the final day of the conference to implement in their home

projects within their sister cities. Over two dozen outcomes were pledge

The conference program was a mixture of panel discussions with expert

time for delegates from FCT countries to intermix in small groups and of

basis; workshops for delegates to discuss what they had seen and heard

local communities across the city.

In addition to the international guests, panelists and experts, local offici

representatives, a select group of 25 local Kirkuk students/young leader

groups volunteered for a range of tasks including one-to-one interpretat

and break-down of the conference venue. The students in turn were abl

about the FCT, converse and network with their local leadership in the K

international participants.

FCT Kirkuk 2012 was not a conference per sebut a continuation of the gDerry-Londonderry, May 2011 and Mitrovic/Kosovska Mitrovica in 201

among FCT cities as they move from one gathering to the next and on-go

implementation of outcomes are the cornerstones of a functioning FCT.

The following event goals were met:

Brought a panel similar to the team that led off the Derry-Londowith a comprehensive discussion of the Northern Ireland Peace P

was comprised of senior personnel from all parties and governm

role in that process: San Farren (SDLP Negotiator), Jeffrey Dona

Negotiator) Christopher Maccabe (Former Senior Official North


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Demonstrated that Kirkuk can put partisan politics aside and wor

their sister cities that it was up to the challenge. The conference

opportunities to engage with Erbil and Baghdad in a non-threate

aside article 140 and the acrimony that emerges once it is mentiosuccessfully together on a project of this magnitude raised confid

to put their fears aside and work in a spirit of cooperation and tr

issues of Kirkuk's future.

Parenthetically, it also opened ways for Sunni and Alewite delegaexplore the impact of the conflict in Syria on their already fragile

combustible relationship.

The Northern Ireland Peace Process

The issue of Kirkuk has many parallels with the situation in Northern Irel

presence of delegations from Derry-Londonderry and Belfast and across

negotiators from NI, this facilitated opportunities for on-going dialogue

addressing Kirkuk's future. The end goal was to create the political spaceparties/ethnic groups in Kirkuk around a table to begin to talk seriously a

the NI peace process model is tailor made to be emulated. As with previ

FCT Kirkuk had on hand some of those who, over decades, crafted the p

settlements in NI.

The nature of the problem in Kirkuk is that three interrelationships have

Steps that advance progress in each affect possible outcomes in the othnecessitating a comprehensive settlement using a formula for negotiatio

one used so successfully in Northern Ireland which stipulated that nothi

everything is agreed.

The three relationships are: (1) between Kurds and Turkomen, Arabs, an

regarding governance in Kirkukpower sharing not just at the political l

the institutions of the public sector; (2) between Kirkuk and Kurdistanbecomes part of Kurdistan, remains within Arab Iraq or becomes part of

constitutional arrangement; and (3) between Iraq and Kurdistana situ

armies facing each other across a boundary in the same country is ultim


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HIGHLIGHTS FROM SELECTED FCT KIRKUK PANELS

Kirkuk Constitutional Issues: The Path to Harmony

In Kirkuk, there is no independent legislature, making it increasingly diff

people properly. Often it is the case that the law blocks progress and wo

Provincial Council. If Iraq is to transfer to a democratic country, then a re

and Constitution is required including the fixed articles.

Key Issues raised:

There are three visions that exist for Kirkuk:

1) Join the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)2) Establish an independent region (laws of the region)3) Establish a special status for Kirkuk

The three main problems for Kirkuk are administrative, legal and politicaaddress these issues -- partnership and a distribution of powers between

Government of Iraq (GOI) and Kirkuk must be discussed.

Administrative issues:

Centralized, concentrated in Baghdad Lower role for provincial ministers and council resulting in limited

compared to the GOI

Legal issues:

144 Articles with an estimated 73 amendments required Powers of the KPC in relation to the GOI are restricted Legal framework of the former regime is still in place: does not

The outstanding Constitutional issues that pose a threat to the progress

the agenda for the morning plenary session. Disputes between the polit

and the central Baghdad government hinder progress in this divided city


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People were trapped in a stalemate that had been established si

Nationalists promoting an united Ireland whilst the Unionists adv

Ireland to retain its status within the United Kingdom

The key challenge was to find ways to give political expression to the du

people in Northern Ireland through a comprehensive agreement.

The main themes that were addressed aimed to establish a common link

Northern Ireland peace process / negotiations with Kirkuk as well as the

These included the political, social, economic and institutional aspects to

peaceful solution to conflict.

Political

Providing political expression to all Importance of equality Recognition of different identities vis--vis outlook of negotiation Role of leadership Switching the focus from a zero-sum game outlook of loss and ga Establishing an environment of trust, respect and commitment w Listening to all Inclusiveness in negotiations

Social

The NI panel, in drawing upon the NI experience, suggested that three e

capital required to address social issues in a transition environment are:

and delivery.

Resolving segregation Addressing social inequalities and justice Importance of the community in a conflict/post-conflict society Promoting neighbourhood relationships Capacity building within communities, especially those which are The importance of urban regeneration Development of industry


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Institutional

Addressing the reform of certain institutions requires a committed attituinevitable difficulties that will arise.

Policing and security sector reform in order to build trust with tho (Royal Constabulary and Police Service Northern Ireland (

context)

o Independent monitoring -- a Commission established in No Pre-reform, Nationalists held 5% of posts in policing (RUC

average (PSNI)

In accordance with the above reform, the decommissioning of pa Human Rights and the Equality Commission Judiciary reform

Key points for the Kirkuk delegation to consider in learning from the NI P

Trust and respect Commitment Consistency and partnership Clear understanding of all sides, opinions and needs The need to listen to others To avoid zero-sum game of loss and gain in a peace process Overcoming stalemate can be helped by outside facilitators Economic dividend opportunities Mistakes are inevitable

Workshop

Delegates were asked to focus on the commonalities and sharing of the

different cities.

The Kirkuk delegates presented and discussed what the reasons were be

the city and province, following the mornings emphasis on Constitution


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Public hearings Addressing the most neglected parts of society Promoting an open media

Kirkuk delegates responded by informing the workshop that regional int

Iraq and Kirkuk in general hinders the progress of these outstanding issu

the regions impacts the progress of overcoming these obstacles for Kirku

unresolved violations that many suffered in Kirkuk prohibit progress.

Northern Ireland Security Panel

The idea of this panel was to introduce the various reforms that occurre

Irelands security sector as a result of the peaceprocess.

The sharing of this experience addressed key themes such as:

The need to create a comprehensive security strategy Training programmes to ensure the implementation of above str Ability to communicate a security strategy to your people Commonalities between Northern Ireland and other divided citie

o KosovoPSNI exchange programme and the benefits of lanother divided city / security sector reform programme

Human cost of reforming the security / policing sectoro Pattern Report redundancies

Role of weapons in normalization process and in a transitional soo Decommissioningo Eradicating the culture of insecurity, public ownership of

General recommendations to Kirkuk (and other delegations) based on th

security and policing sector reform from the panel:

Building trust between the people and police forces is fundamen Overall, the security sector must be accountable and transparent

o Admitting publicly to mistakeso Stating justifications for measures and decisions to ensur

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The key issues that were raised included:

Lack of opportunityo Managerial positions are extremely low (at present, 23/9

are women, 1 women judge and 3 women lawyers exist)

o Womens position as head of household with an insuffic Lack of services

o Deficit of CSOs and NGOs in Kirkuk dedicated to womenso No shelter for womeno No provision of support for victims of domestic violence

Suggestions towards resolving these problems:

Develop womens networks in different areas such as domestic v Focus on Constitutional amendments Gender equality and quota system Promotion of education

Workshop

Following the Womens Forum plenary session, this workshop aimed to

discussion on the role of women in a transitional Iraq, and also in Kirkuk

Womens participation in society (Kirkuk and Iraq in general) is lilegislation and also traditions (culture and social)

On equalityimplementing a quota system to ensure equal oppoemployment may cause problems and the balance could shift

Issue of discrimination in the selection process Disconnection between women who do enter politics and the wo

for such representatives

Further discussion on:

Capacity-building in order to create the space for CSOs and NGO Networks to discuss the new Iraq vis--vis cultural norms and tr


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The harmful role of the military in conflict Different components living together in the city (Arabs, Armenia

Christians, Muslims, Alewites, Sunnis)

The spread of sectarianismEconomic consequences

Deprived regions Inadequate central government support Lack of FDI / domestic investment The need for diversification, explore new industries High unemployment Altogether, the movement of people to neighbouring cities as a r

Education

Educational elite leaving Tripoli Private education dwindling Negligence of encouraging education Physical educationeverything is politicized, even sport.

The mass movement of people leaving Tripoli to neighbouring Syria was

of the insecurity and poverty growing in the city.

The delegates emphasized the importance of civil society in helping to s(also for Kirkuk):

Strengthen the capacity and scope of CSOs and NGOs as the worinfluential in Tripoli

Economic development in Kirkuk

During this plenary session, it became apparent that the issues facing Ki

economic development are inseparable from many constitutional, politi

The issue of budget allocation to Kirkuk impacts the amount in which the


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The key issues that were raised in this plenary highlighted the urgency o

stalemate with also the legacy of Iraqs former regimes socialist policy.

Economic development legacy issues:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is largely absent in Kirkuk much oinsecurity and

Education is required as a lack of expertise is evident in many sec Inherited practices, internally, prohibit capital flow Confidence building is required

Workshop

Outstanding issues of compensation and land disputes were discussed in

These issues present very serious consequences in Kirkuk regarding the

motivation, and trust of the people towards security and political autho

serious for the legitimacy of the KPC.

Agricultural development

Kirkuk must aim to overcome the decline in interest of its industries and

investment. In addition, a diversification of the economic development p

be implemented urgently. The concentration of efforts and investment i

petroleum sector neglects the agricultural potential of Kirkuk province.

Stalling agricultural development: disputed properties and farmers are u

loans from the inefficient Iraqi banking sector.

Suggestions to alleviate these problems:

Create the space for investment

Establish a role for CSOs to raise awareness Research soil fertility (make this an immediate priority) in order t

and resolve the uncharted problem of irrigation in many areas of

Confidence building among farmers, perhaps establish a FarmersD l d ti f f d th i l d i


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Platform for expression and communication between different c Ability to voice opinions Develop training and education programmes on how to use com

related technology

Excellent benefits for future employment both in Iraq and outsid Co-existence and cooperation One of the main tools that can reach between the people in a d If you want to solve the problem of your city, then you must wo

Mitrovica.

Fears

Despite the positive advantages in promoting the use of social media, m

Facebook, for example, as an opportunity to rebel against the GOI. The c

media tools is important to stress.


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Kadunas Imam Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye announce Kaduna will host FCT 2013

2012 FCT KIRKUK OUTCOMES:

In accordance with the mission statement of the FCT, the emphasis of th

gathering was on the realization of practical outcomes that would assist

participating cities improve the daily lives of their citizens, and enhance

between officials, NGOs, and residents.

As a result of the extensive one-to-one networking, bilateral as well as m

deliberations that took place among city delegations in Kirkuk, both in fosessions, the following projects were pledged as the outcomes of the 20

in Transition gathering:

BELFAST:


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DERRY-LONDONDERRY:

Continue the Kosovo Police Service (KPS) ~ Police Service o(PSNI) Training exchange.

Send a Derry-Londonderry delegation to a Forum Youth Co Offer a history, truth, and reconciliation (HTR) programme

by Peace and Reconciliation Group, Derry-Londonderry)

Investigate involvement with the peace studies project at ILondonderry

KADUNA:

Host the 2013 annual gathering of the Forum for Cities in TKIRKUK:

Highlight of 500 projects per year as per annual plan

Focus on making 400 new hospital beds available Install smart meters to monitor electricity usage Plan for a convention centre and guest house Support youth, women and children (especially those with disabi Improve the Domestic Protection Unit within the police service

MITROVIC/KOSOVSKA MITROVICA:

Continue the Kosovo Police Service (KPS) ~ Police Service of NortTraining exchange

Host an FCT Youth Conference Send a Mitrovica delegation to the youth summer camp in Leban Participate in a "Building Board" at the Cultural Centre, Mitrovica Explore potential of applying an economic development plan

MOSTAR:

Open up participation in discussion Forum issues on youth radio NICOSIA:


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SECRETARIAT:

Yearly FCT Publication (see 2012 Shared Space journal, NortherCommunity Relations Council)

The effectiveness of the FCT depends on the above outcomes being tran

The FCT Secretariat will monitor outcome pledges and follow up on ever

to ensure implementation but ultimately, responsibility for and action to

implementation belongs to the cities themselves.


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FCT Mitrovica Youth Leaders Ardiana Osmani and Milos Golubovic with Kirkuk Youth Volunteers

Each year the Forum for Cities in Transition (FCT) participants are remin

only works if those attending carry out the commitments they made at

previous years gathering. Each gathering is a continuation of the work

year. At the end of the Kirkuk 2012 gathering each city once again com

final plenary session to implement a project(s) before the 2013 gatheri

In this sense, the Kirkuk gathering was not a conference per se but a co

proceedings that began in Mitrovic/Kosovska Mitrovica in May 2010,

Londonderry in 2011, and demonstrates a commitment to work togeth

when they reconvene in Kaduna, Nigeria in 2013.

The Forum for Cities in Transition (FCT) is explicitly grounded in there b


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Appendix I FCT KIRKUK CONFERENCE PROGRAM

DAY 1: SUNDAY, 7 OCTOBER 20120930-1000 Opening Plenary

Welcome: Mr Hasan Turan Bahaeldin (Chairman of Kirkuk Provincial Counci Dr Najmaldin Karim (Governor of Kirkuk) Mr Turhan Hassan Al Mufty (Minister of Regions Affairs) Professor Padraig OMalley(Director, Forum for Cities in Transiti

1000-1045 Presentation by KirkukHistory, culture, community and background

1130-1230 Panel Discussion: Provision of Municipal Services

Chair:

Ali Mahdi (KPC Chief of Services Committee)Panellists:

Dilshad Perot (KPC Chief of the Projects Committee) Abdulkareem Hassan (Municipality DG) Yallchin Mahdi (Electricity DG) Abdulqader Mohammed Amen (Water DG) Dr Sideeq Omar (Health DG) Shin Omar Mubarak (Education DG) Zainab (Social Affairs) Ali Al Salihi (KPC Chief of the Energy Affairs Committee) Jamal Mawlood, Fouad Hussein, Majat Hussein, Halla Nooreldin,

Services Committee)

DAY 2: MONDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2012


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1115-1230 Presentation by Northern Ireland Peace Process Team

With particular reference to commonalities between the situation in Kir

Ireland

Chair:

Quintin Oliver (Stratagem, Northern Ireland)Panellists:

San Farren (SDLP Negotiator) Jeffrey Donaldson MP (DUP Negotiator) Christopher Maccabe (Former Senior Official, Northern Ireland O Peter Shirlow (Queen's University Belfast) Daithi O'Ceallaigh (Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland)

DAY 3: TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2012

0930-1100 Panel Discussion: Policing and Security

Chair:

Quintin Oliver (Stratagem, Northern Ireland)Panellists:

Chris Yates (Superintendent, Police Service of Northern Ireland (P Kingsley Donaldson (Director, Causeway Institute) Jon Burrows (Foyle Commander, Police Service of Northern Irela Adel Zenalabideen Mohmmed Kamal (KPC Security Committee) Ahmed Al Askary (KPC Security Committee) Ali Mahdi (KPC Security Committee) Erfan Kirkukly (KPC Security Committee)

1115-1230 Panel Discussion: Women's Issues

Chair:


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DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2012

0930-1045 Panel Discussion: Economic Development and the Role of Agriculture

Chair:

Rakan Sa'aed (Kirkuk Deputy Governor)Panellists:

Falah Abdulrahman (Investment Commission) Sabah Salihi (Kirkuk Trade Chamber) Mardan Hameed (Agriculture Deputy DG) Jamal Mawlood (KPC Finance and Economic Committee) Raad Rushdi (KPC Finance and Economic Committee) Ibraheem Khalil (KPC Finance and Economic Committee) Sweetlin Astifan (KPC Finance and Economic Committee) Ramla Hameed (KPC Finance and Economic Committee) Burhan Al Asi' (KPC Agriculture Affairs Committee)

1115-1215 Special Panel Discussion: Youth and Social Media

Chair:

Aari Jabari (President, INSAN Iraqi Society)Panellists:

Qais Qazaz Mansor Ahmed Ramzi Yarub Talal Rita Gorial Ardiana Osmani (FCT Youth Forum) Milos Golubovic (FCT Youth Forum) Mohammed Khalil (KPC NGO Committee) Sahera Saifeldin (KPC NGO Committee)

1500-1600 Plenary Session: Conference Outcomes


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Appendix II 2011 Derry-Londonderry FCT Outcomes

BEIRUT:1. Will work with Nicosia to produce a film festival about peace bui

reconciliation, but which will require the engagement of all FCT c

2. Will create an exchange program with Nicosia to facilitate the excommunity volunteers between the two cities.

3. Will work with the PSNI on a policing project that will focus on prrights.

BELFAST:4. PSNI exchange includes Belfast.5. Informal discussions to develop further links with Derry-Londond

DERRY-LONDONDERRY:6. Will continue the Kosovo Police Service (KPS) - Police Service of N

(PSNI) Training exchange.

7. Will convene a one day retreat for members of the Derry Forum explore ways in which Derry-Londonderry can combat sectarianis

intention of defining the modalities of programs reflecting their d

school authorities in their respective communities with a view to

with similar content accepted and becoming part every schools c

8. Will (with Ramallah and Kaduna) develop college links and lecturrun various training classes; Will explore with the relevant autho

Londonderry might initiate a process for granting Kaduna studen9. Will encourage cultural tourism kick starting it with visits by mem

Londonderry tourism office to a number of cities with a view to h

guests for Derry-Londonderry City of Culture 2013.

HAIFA:10. Will assist Ramallah with a platform for diaspora fundraising.11. Will engage further with the Womens Forum with a view to host

women in Haifa.

12. Will establish a diverse multicultural centre for dialogue. Researcin 2012.


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20. Organize a local FCT in Jerusalem: with a long conference or a lon

for high level officials, managers and deputy mayors from East Je

community leaders, religious leaders and activists from ease Jeru

experiences, challenges (including challenges of working with thepartly funded.

KADUNA:21. Will come to Derry-Londonderry for a learning visit regarding hos

conference in 2013.

22. Invite IFI officials to visit Kaduna to explore the possibility to set u23.

Community exchange re: sectarianism with Ramallah (see Ramal

24. Will explore with the University of Ulster how to establish exchanat student and faculty levels.

KIRKUK:25. Announced the City of Kirkuk will host the FCT conference in 20126. Will work with the Northwest Regional College Derry-Londonder

exchanges of staff and students with the Kirkuk College of Techn

27. Will work with Kaduna and Ramallah on sectarianism issues, withcommitted initially to establish the modalities of how they might

outcome using the FCTs web site as the basis of communication

dialogue; the ultimate goal of this commitment is multilateral exc

youth of these cities to take place in all three cities over a period

28. Will explore the establishment of a fund similar to the Internatio(IFI) and draw on the expertise the IFI attendees offered.

MITROVIC/KOSOVSKA MITROVICA:

29. Will continue the Kosovo Police Service (KPS) ~ Police Service of N(PSNI) Training exchange.

30. Will avail themselves of the expertise of both Nicosia and Derry-Lestablish a business program, specifically designed to meet Mitro

31. Will continue to play a leading role in developing and implementForum.

MITTE:32. Will initiate an exchange with Nicosia: five Greek and 5 Turkish C


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37. Become actively engaged in the Womens Forum.38. Coordinate (all FCT city) film festival with Beirut.39. Volunteer-Cultural exchange with Beirut.

RAMALLAH:40. Will host Muslims and Christians from Kaduna and develop an ex41. Will develop diaspora links for fundraising assisted by Haifa.


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Appendix IV CALL TO ACTION (ATTACH NEW 2012 SIGS)


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Call To Action

Forum for Cities

In Transition


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Forum for Cities in TransitionCALL TO ACTION

April 14 16th, 2009

The Forum for Cities in Transition whose members comprise four Cities (

Kirkuk, Kosovska Mitrovica and Mitrovica (south), Nicosia) meeting in Bo

2009, affirmed its commitment to promoting understanding between mem

aim of encouraging mutual learning, dialogue and the resolution of conflict

methods.

Even though we face different problems, challenges, and contexts, cities in tlearn from, and offer lessons to, each other. We believe that this learning sh

that cities in transition can use the resources and knowledge of others to ad

challenges.

People from societies in transition are in the best position to help people in o

transition.

Basic PrinciplesThe Forum identified basic principles upon which such positive outcomes c

call on leaders to uphold and apply these principles in policymaking and se

measure progress against them.

1) Respect for the dignity of every individual2) Respect for the value of leadership in building trust and confidence

communities

3) Respect for human rights, equality, fairness and adherence to the rufair treatment of minorities

4) Respect for the value of dialogue between conflicting parties accordAgreement

The participating cities affirmed:

1) That City to City workshops of this sort are effective, productive an2) That learning from each others successes and challenges is immens3) That some external actors can act as an obstacle and a barrier to pr

working and problem solving

4) That they create a Forum for Cities in Transition, with those presenmembers


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