Laan van meerdervoort 70
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The Hague
Netherlands
- International/Cultural relations
The IHJR seeks to promote reconciliation, tolerance and understanding in divided societies by dispelling public myths surrounding disputed historical myths. To this end, the IHJR engages respected scholars and public opinion leaders from opposing sides of conflict to work together to create and disseminate shared narratives that provide reliable facts and commentary as a basis for public debate and discussion. Through these collaborative efforts, the IHJR also seeks to develop networks of engaged citizens from academia, civil society and the media that work together to confront and prevent the misuse of disputed historical legacies.
The IHJR brings together CSOs, artists, media to create shared narratives. These shared narratives can take the form of publications, exhibitions and publications. The outcome of the project is disseminated and presented through public debates, roundtable discussions, media coverage and educational materials.
In the Middle-East:
4 publications on historical legacies in Israel & Palestine: 'Zoom In, Palestinian Refugees of 1948, Remembrances', 'Two Sides of the Coin: Independence and Nakba 1948', 'Haifa Before & After 1948: Narratives of a Mixed City' and 'Sacred Sites in the Holy Land: Historical and Religious Perspectives'
In Former Yugoslavia:
1 publication on political myths in the former Yugoslavia
'A Myth factory: Political Myths in Former Yugoslavia and Successor States'
In Armenia & Turkey:
'Ani, Kars and Gyumri: Journey Towards Understanding'
A project with 3 subprojects, consisting of an exhibition, publication and a documentary
The IHJR is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of academia and advocacy and committed to promoting reconciliation, tolerance and understanding in historically divided societies. The IHJR can contribute to the Network with its expertise in helping communities deal with their past, with its innovative methodology of shared narratives to engage key stakeholders and with its experience and networks of civil society organizations, scholars, universities in its areas of operation. The IHJR is always open to explore synergies with civil society organizations working on similar subjects. In that way, the IHJR can contribute to the Network.
The mandate of the Anna Lindh Foundation to bring together civil society organizations to overcome misunderstandings and stereotypes in order to restore trust in dialogue and bridge gaps in mutual perceptions is closely related to the mission of the IHJR. The IHJR seeks to bridge different perceptions, promote dialogue and debate about shared historical legacies, to lay the groundwork for reconciliation and sustainable peace.