Events - Foundation Office Jordan
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Expert conference
Modernity and Koranic Studies
Modernity and Islam in the Near East
Modernity requires re-reading and re-interpreting Islam's holy book. The seminar will assess trends in Koranic Studies and requirements for establishing a historical-critical version of the text, of which Yemen holds invaluable early manuscripts.
Seminar
Iraq after the War: Re-Empowering Society
Capacity Building for Future Returnees to Iraq
This seminar is the second in a series of workshops that give Iraqi professionals a platform to develop ideas for the social and political reconstruction of Iraq.
Seminar
Strengthening Political Participation of Women in Yemen
Democracy Building in the Near East
Yemen opted for democratic reform a decade ago. National elections will take place 27 April 2003. The aim of the seminar is to motivate women’s participation in political parties and enhance their public communication skills.
Seminar
Globalization and Migration in the Middle East
The Persian-Arab Gulf has become a major immigration and transit center over the last three decades. The workshop will assess the current situation with regard to the challenges of globalization.
Expert talk
Capacity Building for Future Returnees to Iraq
The seminar will give Iraqi professionals a platform to discuss how to participate in the social and political reconstruction of Iraq after the conflict.
Expert talk
Iraq After the War
Planning for Iraq's Future
Although the war is not over, post-conflict planning for Iraq has begun. While the focus is on the humanitarian crisis, long-term development issues need to be addressed. For this, key sectors will be determined.
Book presentation
Countdown to Elections in Yemen
Democracy Building in the Near East
In several workshops, women candidates have been trained for election campaigning and public communication skills. The workshop presents the instruments that were developed; posters, candidates' guides, in-depth-studies.
Seminar
Strengthening Political Participation of Women in Yemen
Democracy Building in the Near East
In preparation of parliamentary elections in Yemen, KAS and the Human Rights Information and Traning Center in Taizz hold a training workshop for women candidates in Yemen.
Seminar
Modernity and Educational Institutions of Islam
Modernity and Islam in the Near East - Second Workshop
Social change in Muslim countries is not only linked to economic development; culture and religion are equally important. The seminar explores the role of academic institutions for future-oriented curricula.
Seminar
Electoral Geography of Lebanon
National Conference in Preparation of Elections
After a series of regional workshops in Tripoli, Zahle, and Saida, this seminar will present the results of this year's activities regarding the possible reform of constituencies in Lebanon.
