Good Governance and Rule of Law
Key to Peace and Democratization

22-23 May 2006 (08:30-17:00)
Røde Kors Konferansesenter, Hausmannsgate 7, Oslo

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The conference is organized by Somali Peace Initiative Group (SPIG) in Norway with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate of Immigration. The central theme of the conference is how Somalis in Norway can coordinate and mobilize their efforts in order to contribute to peace building, conflict resolution, and development in Somalia. The background of the conference is the idea that the international society and Norway in particular, can play an important role in reducing tensions in the Somali conflict. With support from the Norwegian government and civil society, organizers aim to build a powerful network that could create a positive change the situation in Somalia today.

The conference will focus on these topics

Ø      The role of Norway in peace and conflict resolution

Ø      Background of the conflict in Somalia, and the status today

Ø      Traditional and modern methods of conflict resolution

Ø      Human Rights and the situation in Somalia today

Ø      Education and development: Rebuilding and development

Ø      Rebuilding projects in Somalia: NGO`s in Norway

Nine Somali organizations have jointly taken the initiative to this conference. We strive to reach out to as many Somali groups and individuals as possible, and see it as extremely important that we get a large attendance at the conference. The main goal of this initiative is to bring unity among Somalis in Norway in order for us to play an important role in conflict resolution, peace building and development.

Ayaan Yasiin, Somalisk kvinneforening
Bashe Musse, Helse- og velferdsetaten, Oslo kommune
Nur Mohamed Duale, Somnor Consulting and Communication (SomNor)
Mohammed Ali Mamow, Somali Inter-riverine Cultural Association/Hakaba Education Trust
Said Farah, Somalisk velferdsforening i Norge
Mohammed Elmi, NORSOM (Norsksomalisk selvhjelpsorganisasjon)
Morsal Siyad Mohamed, SONORFUS (Somalisk-norsk forskning og utviklingssenter)
Jama Yusuf Ibrahim, Somalisk barnehjelp

The main speakers:

Norwegian Foreign Ministry (UD)
Prof. Mohamed Mukhtar
Dr. Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari
Jabril Abdulle Ibrahim
Amina Abdi Mohamud
Zahra Said Nur
Naimo Ali
The Organizers
Norwegian Red Cross

For more information:

Mohamed Ali Mamow:+4790 15 16 98