COEXISTENCE INTERNATIONAL

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COEXISTENCE INTERNATIONAL

• Vision, Values, and Goals

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VISION
Coexistence International envisions a world in
which people of different religions, races,
ethnicities and cultures relate with respect and
recognize their interdependence, where diversity
is embraced for its positive potential, and where
equality is valued and actively pursued.
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VALUES

• Respect

• Interdependence

• Diversity

• Equality

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Other values associated with Coexistence
(1) A recent Oxfam definition suggested that
coexistence work is about recognizing each
others status and rights as human beings,
developing a just and inclusive vision for each
communitys future, and implementing economic,
social, cultural or political development across
former community divides.
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Other Values (continued)
(2) Division for Social Policy and Development
(DESA, United Nations Expert Group Meeting on
Dialogue in the Social Integration Process - Nov
05) Coexistence arises with tolerance of
difference i.e. social relations evolve on civic
dialogue and consensus-building creating a need
to prioritize and act.
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(2) Division for Social Policy and Development
The aim of social integration is to create "a
society for all", in which every individual, each
with rights and responsibilities, has an active
role to play. Such an inclusive society must be
based on respect for all human rights and
fundamental freedoms, cultural and religious
diversity, social justice and the special needs
of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups,
democratic participation and the rule of law.
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Other Values (continued)
(3) Slifka Foundation A unit in which there
is respect for each other's difference, whether
that difference be gender, race, nationality, or
religious. A unit in which people of difference
have learned to live together better, to coexist
better, and because of this enhanced coexistence,
they are living lives with less fear, enjoying
lives with greater economic benefits and
productivity, and have greater opportunities for
growth as individuals and as a community.
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MISSION
Coexistence International strengthens the field
of policymakers, practitioners, researchers,
advocates, organizations, and networks promoting
coexistence at local, national, and international
levels.
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COEXISTENCE FIELD

• Individuals and institutions that work to
  strengthen intergroup relations
• policymakers, practitioners, advocates,
  researchers, and funders
• local, regional, national, and international
  levels
• conflict resolution conflict transformation,
  dialogue, diversity work, multiculturalism,
  non-violence, peacebuilding and reconciliation
• related disciplines such as democracy and
  governance, human rights, humanitarian aid,
  refugee assistance and transitional justice

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Coexistence Field
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK