International Civil Society Forum on Conflicts (INFOCON)

The International Civil Society Forum on Conflicts (INFOCON) is a research project financed under the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission.

INFOCON is the result of extensive consultations and discussions between members of civil society (notably groups or individuals representing transnational communities and NGOs working in the field of minority rights or conflict resolution) and leading scholars in various disciplines. The overall objective of the project is to create a better understanding of how Civil Society Organisations representing Transnational Communities can help in preventing and resolving conflicts in Europe and the world.

Case studies will focus on the four major European cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels and London. In each of these four cities, the transnational communities of three different origins will be examined: Turkey, Kosovo and the Great Lakes region.

PICUM is a collaborating partner in this project, researching issues of immigration and integration related to the topic.

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