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EYID: Background To The Year
Latest Site News
EYID in the UK: Documentation
EYID in the UK: Special Initiatives and Events
Your Project and EYID 2008
Useful Links
Events Diary/Calendar
European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 - in the UK
2008 has been designated as the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
The official EC web page for the Year is now online: http://www.dialogue2008.eu/
EUCLID has been appointed as the official UK National Coordination Body [NCB] for EYID 2008. (EUCLID is already working as the UK Cultural Contact Point for the EU’s Culture Programme).
This year will see a wide array of activities and events under the theme of Intercultural Dialogue. However, more than this, the aim is to encourage dialogue around the extent to which people can be encouraged to think in new ways about intercultural issues. A key goal of the Year is to strengthen respect for cultural diversity and to acknowledge and respect different cultural identities and beliefs. Here in the UK, although there is no additional funding to support projects or initiatives, we are still excited about profiling what is arguably amongst the strongest examples in Europe of ways in which these issues have been and are being addressed.
Latest Site News
Intercultural Dialogue. Is it just a slogan?
Caroline Boyle writes at European Commission- Europe in the UK Culture blog:
"Migration/emigration is the European story. It always has been but today takes on a new form. So, this is what the Single Market is all about? But it also creates two worlds as old and new alliances and ties collide. EU or non-EU? Temporary or permanent migrant?." Read more...
Space Unjust - Socio-Spatial Discrimination in Urban Public Space (135mb zipped PDF Document).
Featuring a number of case studies from Helsinki and Athens this study focussed on research concerning different urban cultures and state policies that shape the physical characteristics of the public domain, the public sphere, and the public space.
The aim of the dissertation was to develop a body of knowledge for sustainable public space design in our cities. It is often assumed that public space in the urban context is the common ground where people carry out shared functional and ritual activities, giving a sense of community. However appealing this may seem, in contemporary societies with an increasing awareness of diversity the term community, as well as citizenship and public space, are widely and rightfully challenged.
In view of this, the work addresses the hope for, and apprehension of, inclusive and diverse cities and emphasises that for social justice to stand a chance it is vital that our public spaces change to be more inclusive. Download (135mb zipped PDF File) the first part of this doctoral dissertation by Michail Galanakis, Published in the University of Art and Design Helsinki publication series. You can purchase a full copy here.
Partner Search: Forensic Fashion (2mb PDF Document).
An opportunity to establish a link with other youth workers and/or educators that deal with the participation of young people between the ages of 14 – 17 who have an interest in fashion and the arts. We have started the process of searching for a partner group that delivers similar programmes to ours or if possible we might find a country that offers us the opportunity to showcase our work abroad. The programme is set out to equip its participants with the skills and knowledge to develop wearable art creations. It is also a space to generate and develop individual fashion identity in a safe environment where they will learn an array of transferable skills such as; Project planning, research, setting goals, negotiation skills, time management, decision-making, budgeting skills, team work, self awareness and confidence building.
Forensic Fashion is an awesome opportunity to meet other young people; hang out, get creative, be inspired, learn and laugh. Read more...
EYID Background To The Year
EYID Slogan
"Together in diversity" has been chosen to express cultural diversity and dialogue.
The UK has also selected a slogan for UK projects and activities. This is "...through our differences" with the option of including an extra word at the beginning - such as creating / laughing / living / loving / playing / talking / thinking / working.
The EU's official page for EYID 2008 is found at http://www.dialogue2008.eu/
Throughout 2008, activities promoting a dialogue between different cultures will take place all over Europe. They will be supported and run by youth organisations, cultural actors, educational institutions and many key players and stake holders in the field of intercultural dialogue.
Go to this website and become part of the EYID 2008. You can:
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increase your visibility by presenting your organisation and your projects, your objectives and messages
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get connected with other organisations all over Europe and find out about their activities,
exchange good practices, experience and know-how with others
The more people participate in this EU-wide initiative, the more dialogue and exchange will be initiated and the more intercultural dialogue in Europe will be promoted. So contribute to the success of the EYID 2008 and join the partner platform now.
Partners for project proposals that include an element of intercultural dialogue can also be found or listed on the culture.info free bulletin board which allows cultural organisations to post current partner needs. Relevant search entries for EYID are marked "EYID 08". Cultural and other NGOs may like to know that a core theme for the Culture Programme (2007-2013) is also Intercultural Dialogue.
National Co-ordinating Bodies [NCBs] Information provides a list of contact details for all NCBs in EYID participating countries across Europe.
In Spring 2008 EUCLID UK published the official EYID UK Information Pack.
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. There is an eclectic mix of information in the Information Pack, including:
EYID in the EU Information Sheet
EYID in the UK Information Sheet
EYID Events List
Through EYID, the UK seeks to profile imaginative, exciting and fresh ways of interpreting intercultural issues and showcasing these experiences on the European stage.
A broad range of events, projects and initiatives are featured on the events page – ranging from the activity of some of the UK's largest and respected cultural institutions, to work conceived by smaller local and community groups. From large-scale national initiatives such as Refugee Week, through to ground-breaking projects unique to the UK, such as Radio Salaam Shalom, the official EYID UK media partner, which is a unique collaboration and dialogue between jews and muslims. Visit now for the latest events.
EYID in the UK - Documentation
EYID in the UK - Ambassadors
The
European Commission has appointed a number of EYID Ambassadors to help raise awareness of the importance and benefits of
intercultural dialogue. The impact of these established performers and creatives across a range
of artforms has been significant as they share the aims and objectives
of EYID.
The full list of over thirty artists, writers, academics and cultural experts can be found at www.interculturaldialogue2008.eu
EUCLID are delighted to introduce the UK Ambassadors for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008. These Ambassadors are high-profile individuals who have a special interest in intercultural dialogue
and who are personally and professionally committed to the aims and
objectives of the European Year.
EYID in the UK - Events Diary / Calendar
EYID in the UK - Request the Logo / Add your own Project / Activity
Do you have a project which corresponds to the objectives of EYID 2008? If so, you could be able to use the EYID logo and thus get your project included in the official Events Diary / Calendar .
If your project contributes significantly to achieving one or more of the objectives of the Year, simply download and complete the 
EYID Use Of Logo Registration form. Email completed forms to
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so you can use
the logo. The information submitted on this form will be used to
add your event / project / activity to the official Events Diary/Calendar.
