MECC General Secretary and JPHR Coordinator Propose the Formation of a Foru m to Monitor Human Rights Situation in the Middle East.
On the second day of the Catholic Patriarchs¹ Conference, the MECC General Secretary and Justice, Peace & Human Rights Program Coordinator participate d in a Special Session dedicated to discuss the development of a project proposal prepared by the MECC/JPHR, in response to a recommendation issued by the previous meeting of the Patriarchs¹ Assembly, held in Amman. Mr Guirguis Saleh presented the draft proposal highlighting the importance of establishing in Lebanon, a Forum composed of scholars and thinkers to identify human rights issues that should be monitored, analyzed and reporte d to the Churches and partners for appropriate advocacy action. This Forum could constitute a model for similar initiatives in the Middle East region. Great interest was expressed by the meeting for the proposal which will be studied for decision and implementation.
MECC/JPHR Addresses "Stereotyping, an Obstacle to Accepting the Other"
A one-day workshop was held on October 28, 2006, at the National Evangelica l Church of Beirut, as a follow up to the JPHR one-year project on Prevention of Conflicts and Stereotyping. A theoretical introduction set a platform for working sessions focusing on values for strong and solid citizenship, and for a peaceful mean to reach democracy.
Around 40 participants representing different churches and civil society organizations attended the seminar. This workshop prepared for a series of similar events that will take place successively in each Lebanese district. For more information, please contact JPHR Coordinator, Ms. Alexa Abi Habib at: mecccypr@spidernet.com.cy <mailto:mecccypr@spidernet.net.cy
Middle East Council of Churches Office of International Ecumenical Relations P.O. Box 5376, Beirut, Lebanon
Guirgis Ibrahim Saleh, General Secretary
mecc@cyberia.net.lb or guirgissaleh@cyberia.net.lb
+961-1-353-938 http://www.mec-churches.org/