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AHDR: Multiple views on the past, brighter prospects for the future
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), a Cyprus-based non-governmental organization, won the Max van der Stoel Award 2016 for its work on history teaching as a tool for reconciliation in Cyprus. The prize was awarded at a ceremony organized by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on 24 October 2016, in The Hague. Learn more about the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and the Max van der Stoel Award at http://www.osce.org/mvdsaward2016
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AHDRcy on Youtube
Aiming to communicate its messages to a wider audience, the AHDR has created a series of short informative videos regarding its projects and initiatives. Watch history take place in the buffer zone through these short videos.
Old Places New Faces: A History of Home (2010)
Renovation work on the much-anticipated Home for Cooperation in the divided island of Cyprus has begun. The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research has spent the last three years raising funds and acquiring all the necessary permits to buy and renovate the dilapidated building sitting in the heart of the buffer zone in Cyprus split capital, Nicosia. The Home will be the first intercommunal building dealing with history education. The Cyprus Community Media Centre takes a look at the history of the place and the hopes for the future.
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Profile: AHDR
Profile piece showcasing the work of CCMC member Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) (By CCMCFilms)
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Representations of History and Intergroup Relations, Highlights from AHDR Symposium
Training seminars on teaching conflict and Multiperspectivity, as well as Symposium were held to launch the groundbreaking research results from the AHDR:
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Teaching to Learn
In April 2010, The Council of Europe and the Association of Historical Dialogue and Research with the support of the Teacher Trade Unions of Cyprus, brought educators from across the island to work on history teaching.
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Capturing History
This short film shows the enormity of the task and the methods employed in creating the Cyprus Critical History Archive. The archive contains digitised past newspaper articles and editorial perceptions from both sides of the divided island of Cyprus from the period 1955-1964 and is accessible through www.ccha-ahdr.info/
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Learning History Together
One of the AHDR’s major initiatives is the development of supplementary educational materials for educators and young people. It is the objective of the AHDR that such materials foster multiperspectivity, historical understanding and critical thinking amongst educators and students.
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Theorizing and Practicing: A Bridge
Theorizing and Practicing: A Bridge This video examines the theoretical background to the AHDR’s approach to history teaching, by highlighting how the AHDR’s supplementary educational materials are being used in teachertrainings, as well as in classrooms across Cyprus. Authors of the materials, as well as historians familiar with the current situation in the Cyprus educational system, also offer their perspectives.
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Policy Paper: AHDR Policy Paper Animation
This video is intended to promote the official publication of the Policy Paper of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), to educators and students in Cyprus and around the globe, spreading the message of dialogue and critical thinking.
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Policy Paper: Rethinking Education in Cyprus
This video is intended to promote the official publication of the Policy Paper of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), to educators and students in Cyprus and around the globe, spreading the message of dialogue and critical thinking.
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AHDR Podcast
– “Education in Conflict – Conflict in Education”
29th & 30th March 2014, Home for Cooperation
The conference discussed examples, ideas and practices on how education and educational projects could help societies dealing with conflict, move beyond the vicious circle of violence (of all types). Hosting scholars from different sociopolitical settings, such as Israel/ Palestine, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, South Africa, India/ Pakistan, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Middle East and, of course, Cyprus, this conference provided an invaluable opportunity to Cypriot academics and educators
– Lands of no return: population exchange and forced displacement in the 20thCentury. An open lecture by Prof. Zetter & Screening of ‘Twice a Stranger’
30th January, 18.00, Home for Cooperation
The AHDR, in collaboration with the NGO Support Centre are hosted an open lecture entitled ‘Lands of no return: population exchange and forced displacement in the 20thCentury’.
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Roger Zetter, Emeritus Professor in Refugee Studies, University of Oxford.
H4C Short Videos
The Home for Cooperation opened its doors officially on May 6th 2011. This is a video shot on the opening weekend of celebrations:
We asked people on the streets of Nicosia, ‘What does cooperation mean to you?’. This video captures people’s thought provoking answers!
H4C's First Birthday!
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY”: Why wait for the goal?
Too often, we rush to judge people based on their appearance, religion, gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. But have we truly made the effort to look beyond these labels?
The AHDR’s new intercommunal anti-racism campaign, ‘Look for the Story,’ aims to do just that. How? By amplifying stories often overlooked in the face of prejudice. Watch the first in a series of videos addressing five prevalent forms of racism: religion, LGBTQI rights, immigration, sexism, and nationalism.
Take a moment to pause and reflect. Whose story haven’t you heard yet?
#look4thestory
Disclaimer: This project is implemented by the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), and is funded by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany. The views expressed in the context of this campaign do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the donors.
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | The Inspiring Story of Doris
When Doris is not asked by aggressive football fans to “go home, wash some dishes,” “roll some dolma,” or “mop the floors,” she has to bear with comments about her body figure, her hair, and even her nails. But in her more than decade-long career as a football referee, she hasn’t budged once.
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | The Inspiring Story of Katerina
“This week, the AHDR’s intercommunal anti-racism campaign, “”Look for the Story,”” features the inspiring journey of Katerina, an English teacher living in Cyprus. 🌈📚 🎶 “”I am Katerina, and I feel pretty, oh so pretty, and witty, and gay!”” 🌟 Singing her way through life with joy and strength, Katerina shares her heartfelt story of coming out to her mom and surviving cancer at the age of 36.
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | Mustafa and Eleni have a story you haven’t heard, yet
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | Gülnara's Journey of Seeking a New Life in Cyprus
“We didn’t come here with bad intentions,” says Gülnara, with tears in her eyes, in the video we are sharing today. “When people look at us, I wish they could see that we have a story behind us. What we suffered when we left our loved ones and came here.”
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | The Inspiring Story of Sinem
“You’re a girl. Do your drawing or go dancing,” people say.
“You have no idea how to play football, you just kick the ball randomly.”
“Women are not supposed to play anyway, just do your household chores; cook, do laundry, make some babies.”
Meet Sinem, a Turkish Cypriot PE teacher, football coach, and player who defies sexist stereotypes every day.
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | Every religion faith and belief tells the same story
What do all religions have in common? Heads up: It’s not the opening line to a bad joke. This week, the AHDR’s intercommunal anti-racism campaign, “Look for the Story,” explores the theme of Religion. 📖✝️☪️🕉️✡️
Featuring Elvis, the dog 🐾, this video reveals a universal truth: Every religion, faith and belief tells a story of love. ❤️
AHDR CAMPAIGN “LOOK FOR THE STORY” | Mazen's Journey of Resilience
AHDR’s intercommunal anti-racism campaign, entitled “Look for the Story,” opens the chapter on xenophobia.
“Being a refugee is not by choice”, says Mazen, a recognised refugee in Cyprus since 2014.
“There is a bit of losing dignity in that.” Mazen’s path led him to Cyprus from Latakia, Syria, where he lived as third generation Palestinian refugee.
“I never had a home in the legal aspect and when it comes to document or being a part of any society”, he says.
