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International Conference

„ How to deal with a Burdened Past? - Asian Experiences “

20th April 2006, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Berlin




In the recent past, many Asian countries experienced violent internal 
and external conflicts which have had deep impacts on the societies 
concerned. It is therefore necessary that every country deals with the 
past injustices and violent acts. It could be regarded as essential that 
a „healing process“ will be initiated. Nevertheless, such demands 
constitute one of the greatest challenges to the creation of sustainable 
and peaceful societies.

Approaches to these ‘shadows’ of the past vary according to specific 
circumstances. Coming to terms with the past could be achieved by 
teaching and discussing the states’ history or past injustices in 
schools or memorials. Additionally, states have the opportunity to 
establish institutions, such as tribunals or truth and reconciliation 
commissions.

The international conference on April 20th will start with an opening 
speech to give a general overview about the topic. How can the terms 
„dealing with the past” or „coming to terms with the past“ be defined? 
Why is it necessary to come to terms with the past and which condi-tions 
have to be present? When a society tries to deal with the past, which 
impact could it have on the post-conflict situation and democratization 
process.

After the opening speech, participants from four Asian countries will 
discuss what kind of processes were or will be initiated to come to 
terms with the burdened past. Which positive or negative impacts did 
those approaches have? Furthermore, has the international community 
capacities to support such initiatives? If yes, what kind of actions 
should the international community take to ensure a peaceful and 
democratic society?

We would like to invite you to participate with Asian and German experts 
in the conference. Please send back the registration form until April 
13, 2006.


P R O G R A M M E

18:15   Registration
18:30   Welcome
Dr. Beate Bartoldus
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Head of the Department Asia and the Pacific

18:35   Opening speech
Coming to terms with the past in-between democratization and 
international responsibility
Dr. Andrea Fleschenberg
University of Duisburg-Essen, Institute of Political Science

18:50   Panel discussion Asian Experiences
Dr. Helen Jarvis - Chief of Public Affairs
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Theodora Josephin Erlijna - Researcher
Indonesian Institute of Social History
Jose Caetano Guterres - Coordinator for Public Relations Commission for 
Reception, Truth and Reconciliation in East Timor
Niamatullah Ibrahimi - Coordinator ICC-Campaign of the Afghan 
Professional's Alliance for Minority Rights

Moderator: Sabine Muscat, Asia Correspondent, Financial Times Germany

19:40   Questions from all participants in the audience
20:30   Refreshments and the opportunity to have further discussions

Simultaneous translation English-German


If you would like to register for this conference, please send us an 
email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] until April 13, 2006. You can also send us 
a fax. Please find attached the corresponding form.



Person in charge:
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Dr. Beate Bartoldus
Head of the Department Asia and the Pacific
53170 Bonn
Phone 0049- 228- 883 - 515/516



Organization:
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Daniela Hinze
Department of Asia and the Pacific
53170 Bonn
Phone 0049- 228- 883 - 512
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.fes.de/asien



Venue:
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Hiroshimastraße 17
D-10785 Berlin-Tiergarten

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