Activities
The Centre organizes its activities around five thematic clusters. A Justice and Governance cluster is concerned with the evaluation and further development of legal standards that may assist in consolidating democratic governance on the basis of ethnic diversity and human rights. Other thematic clusters include Politics and Civil Society focusing on minority politics, especially the ability of minorities to participate both through public office and civil society functions. A Conflict and Security cluster focuses on constructive conflict management and addresses conflicts with an ethno-political dimension in the wider Europe. A Culture and Diversity cluster addresses the cultural issues of minority existence, in particular language and education but it is also concerned with the access of minorities to the media. A Citizenship and Ethics cluster focuses on both legal and socio-political aspects of membership in mainstream society, including ethical issues of toleration, respect and contribution.
The Centre also maintains links to several regions of tension in Europe through its Regional Associates in Caucasus and Kosovo and provides multilevel training in institution and capacity building. This focus is organized through a Technical Assistance and Training Unit in the head office and in cooperation with numerous NGOs throughout Europe. In this regard, the Centre draws upon the successful history of managing minority issues in the German-Danish border region where it is based.
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