Ethnic Data Collection: The Case of the Civil Service in Eastern Europe 2008-02 · European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) ECMI Issue Brief on ethnic data and public services in the Eastern European area begins by outlining the importance of minority civil service inclusion in the general discussion of minority participation in public life. Secondly, it provides an analysis of how legal norms and policies regarding bureaucratic recruitment and promotion affect the availability of data on minority representation in civil service. Finally, the paper discusses the options and strategies available to the researcher in situations ...

Belgian-Turks: A bridge or a breach between Turkey and the European Union ? 2008-01-31 · King Baudouin Foundation Migration is a fact of life, a helpful boost to ageing populations, but also a source of division. This study of the King Baudouin Foundation explores the identity of the different Turkish communities in Belgium. While emphasizing the potential of Belgian-Turks as “intercultural ambassadors” between communities, it sheds light on the lack of integration of some categories of migrants, like married women and the young. It suggests the development of inclusion policies directed towards migrants ...

Statement of Core Principles for the WCAR Follow-up 2008-01 · The Magenta Foundation In this statement of core principles for the World Conference against Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR) follow-up, signatories pledge to work on a positive Durban review process without hate or misuse of Human Rights terminology. Up to now it has been signed by 47 NGOs.

A School for All - The case for integrated education 2008 · The Roma Education Fund This biannual magazine of the Roma Education Fund aims to provide a platform for discussion, exchange and learning to all involved and interested in the education of Roma children. The journal does not retain academic ambitions but hopes to bring academics, activists, community development experts, education specialists, people involved in day to day education of Roma, Roma and non Roma, together in exchanging around concrete experiences and ideas. It focuses first on what works and ...

European Arabs Launch Campaign to Stop Al-Jazeera Broadcasts in Europe 2007-12-06 · MEMRI A group of Arabs in Europe, likely Iraqi expatriates, have launched a petition to stop Al-Jazeera TV broadcasts in Europe. They accuse the channel of fostering extremism among European Arab youth and supporting terrorism. Iraqi exile Joseph Shallal meanwhile urged a boycott of Al-Jazeera on the Arab left-liberal Modern Discussion website.