Oslo forum | Asia 05 - Asia Mediators' Retreat 2005

It's time to talk

21-22 November 2005, Singapore

Following recommendations of participants at the Oslo forum, the Asia Mediators' Retreat 2005 was the first regional retreat to focus on Asia and explore regional challenges and approaches, notably in dealing with armed groups.

Participants 
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Agenda 

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Background material 

Armed groups and peace processes - pondering and planning engagement
by David Petrasek

The role of civil society in peace processes in the South and Southeast Asian regions
by Soliman M. Santos, JR. Esq

Mediation and human rights
by William O'Neill

Violent beliefs: Faith, hope, violence in religious movements
by Hugo Slim

We the women: why conflict mediation is not just a job for men
by Antonia Potter
 

Meeting report 

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