as well as its doing.

Human Rights and Human Security

25-31 May 2009

http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/bossey/study-at-bossey/seminars-courses/human-rights-and-human-dignity.html

Today’s global scenario presents the vulnerability of human

security in all contexts which ultimately violates the rights of

all. National security and international security cannot be

achieved without respect for individual security which is the

core value of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

protected and promoted in any society. Only a society that is

motivated for human rights and is imbued with the spirit of

respect for human rights can uphold and achieve human security.

This emphasizes the relevance for evolving strategies of

promoting and protecting human rights in order to ensure human

security. This seminar intends to analyse and understand the

emerging trends and developments in the interrelatedness of human

security and human rights concepts and their different

components. In depth case studies based on specific country

situations as well as the international political trends will be

dealt with in various interactive sessions.

Healing of Memories - Reconciling Communities

17-23 August 2009

http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/bossey/study-at-bossey/seminars-courses/healing-of-memories.html

Tensions within communities, hatred and conflict are often

related to the fact, that bad memories are kept in a retributive

way. The path of healing memories is only possible by human

beings deeply valuing the other and recognising the divinity and

sacredness of sisters and brothers even if they are enemies. The

path is also paved by narratives of history and societal memories

which take into consideration the perspective of the others. This

seminar aims to provide the possibility of experiences to be

shared among the people, partners and friends across the world to

facilitate holistic action that makes a difference in the lives

of the people. It will link the notion of healing of memories to

the different areas of WCC’s work which are related to peace-

building and conflict resolution, HIV/ AIDS and overcoming

violence against women and children. Additionally the seminar

will invest in gathering the experiences of churches and

communities into sharing the influences of culture on the healing

of memories.

Building an Interfaith Community

6-31 July 2009

http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/bossey/study-at-bossey/seminars-courses/building-an-interfaith-community.html

People of different faiths, cultures and races live side by side

and struggle together with the many challenges. Faced with these

new realities, churches and many other faith communities have

started to reflect afresh on Christian identity as an identity in

relation to others and to the whole of creation. To respond to

such challenges, Bossey is offering annually a one-month-long

programme entitled Building an Interfaith Community. During July

2009, about 30 participants, aged 25-35, from Christian, Jewish

and Muslim communities from different parts of the world are

expected to participate. For one month, the students will live

together within the Bossey community.

Please note that a small number of scholarships are available to

assist participants to attend the seminars, however because of

limited funding most participants will need their own funding to

attend.

Application forms are available on the provided website pages.

Tara Tautari

Programme Executive

Education and Ecumenical Formation

World Council of Churches

Box 2100

CH-1211 Geneva 2

Switzerland

direct ph: +41 22 9607 366

mobile ph: +41 78 793 4073

WCC fax: +41 22 791 0361

email: tta@wcc-coe.org

web: http://www.wcc-coe.org