:: Generation IV
More about lecturers within this generation of the school please find here.
Participants:
AGIM Spuža. I was born on 28th October 1973 in Bar (Montenegro) I am married and I'm waiting for the first child. I am a mechanical engineer. Now I am living in Ulcinj (Montenegro) and work in Solana 'Bajo Sekulic' saltworks.
My name is AIDA Vezic, I am 29 if you calculate by calendar year but since I am born in October that means I am still 28. I live in Sarajevo where in 2001 I finished Faculty of Economics and since then I am enrolled in the Masters program in the filed of International Economics, also at the University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Economics. I work in the Secretariat of the Balkan Human Rights Network since November 2000. Currently I am Network Coordinator and it is very challenging and difficult job but still feasible thanks to the great people with whom I work!
ALEKSANDAR Marković, born on 26.06.1981, live in Pljevlja - Serbia and Montenegro. I work as inocorrespondent/interpretor and project manager in NGO "Center for Development of Pljevlja".
ALEKSANDRA Slavnic, Banja Luka, BIH. Date of birth: 11 July 1985. I am a Psychology student, on the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Banja Luka. I work on a radio station Oksigen in Banjaluka, as a news editor. In December 2003 I started as a volunteer on Oksigen. A year later, I became a news presenter, and since November 2005. I am on position of news director and news producer on mentioned radio station. My responsibilities are political-informative program, entertainment program, showbiz new and sound editing.
ALFRED Marleku, born in July 21 th, 1982 in Pejë, Kosovë/a. I have graduated from the University of Prishtina/ Department of Political Science and Public Administration in 2005, and gained the Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. At present I am getting Master Degree in Journalism and Communication at (KIJAC) Kosovo Institute for Journalism and Communication. Previous working experience in journalism and election.
My name is AMELA Boloban and I was born on 16.05.1985 in Sarajevo, where I finished elementary school in year 2000. As a candidate for the best student in a generation I went to high school called 2. Gymnasium, also in Sarajevo, whose official quote was ‘’simply the best’’ and we worked hard to remain the best.. I did a final essay on theme Rights and Justice. I participated in many debates on various subjects during high school. I’m studying Law on the University of Sarajevo and now I’m in second year of my studies. Law Students Association (USP) is a non government organisation placed in the Sarajevo Law University. I’m an active member of the organisation. I do the PR for the organisation and our website (www.usp.ba ), and participate in dialogues on the forum.(on University, politics, judicial and similar topics). I have translated various kinds of texts for a local PR agency including texts about Bosnia’s negotiations with EU. I speak English and German language.
My name is AMRA Nadarevic, 20 years old student of medicine in University of Tuzla. Currently I am student of second year. My average note in my first year of studing was 8.64. I have been born in Tuzla and I lived for whole my life there. Also I had been very active as a sportist. I had been swimming for Bosnia and Herzegovina National Selection for several years. Now I am working as a coach. I speak three languages English, Spanish and of course Bosnian. Apart of all this I am also working as an editor in Greek Eurovision web site www.oikotimes.com.
ANDREA Zubović
My name is ANKICA Kosic, and originally I am from Croatia and from Serbia. I graduated from the Faculty of Psychology in Rijeka (Croatia), and obtained my PhD in Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1999. In the period of 2001-2005 I was working as a Research Fellow at European University Institute, Italy, where I was involved in a number of large scale research projects related to migration issues and inter-groups relationships. Currently, I am a Marie Curie Post-doc Fellow at the European Research Centre, Kingston University, London, UK, working on a project dealing with issues of civic participation as a vehicle in promoting reconciliation and inter-ethnic dialogue among youth living in post-conflict areas (Belfast and Vukovar). During this period I am also teaching the Course on “Stereotypes and prejudice” at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy.
My name is ARTA Kllokoqi and I come from Prishtina. I’m continuing my studies for political sciences (BA) at the College of Arts and Social Sciences in Prishtina. Beside my studies I work part-time in a NGO named “The Kosova Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims” which mission is medical and social rehabilitation of the torture victims. I attended in a very high number of trainings, workshops, conferences related to political, rehabilitation and management field. Also I’m very interested in other fields such as human rights of the torture victims, peaceful conflict resolution etc. Plans for future: graduate and continue master in my country or in any other foreign country.
My name is ATHANASIOS Theocharis , 26 years old, holding a B.A. degree in Political Science and History, obtained at Panteion University, Athens, Greece and a MA in Southeast European Studies, obtained at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Now I am doing my PhD in International Relations at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. I am from Peloponissos, Greece. I have worked beside a Member of the Greek Parliament as scientific advisor in several issues that concern the Greek politics and the politics of the area as well. I also attended several seminars, as: -“Learning Conflict Resolution and Producing Peace Seminars” organized by the Hellenic Foundation of European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the Istanbul Policy Center (IPC); -“14 th Annual International “Zappeion” Symposium “New Developments for Stability & Cooperation in the Euro – Atlantic area” Zappeion –Athens“ organized by the Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation ( Member of the ATLANTIC TREATY ASSOCIATION); - Seminar with subject : “Middle East: Politics and Economy” organised by Institute of International and Economic Relations (IIER) – Athens; -Seminar with subject : “Negotiation and Crisis Management” based on Harvard Negotiation Project organised by the NGO Evropaiki Ekfrasi (European Expression) – Athens; -Participation in the Meeting with subject: “Europe and the World” organised by Institute of International and Economic Relations (IIER–Athens) and the Laboratory European Integration and Politics – Department of Political Science and Public Administration University of Athens.
BAKHYTZHAN Abakanov. I am Director of the Information Service of NATEK (National Association of Teachers of English of Kazakhstan). I work with teachers of English from different parts of Kazakhstan and abroad, provide seminars, workshops, conferences etc. Also, I am Senior teacher and teach Economics, International Relations, English Language, Conflictology and Political Science at “Miras” University. I teach International Relations, Conflictology and I was a participant at the seminar at Summer University at Central European University, Budapest in July – August, 2000. The theme of our seminar was “Citizenship: South East Context” where we considered the situation in Yugoslavia and their Democracy and Peaceful Conflicts. So I want to continue my work and research in this direction and I expect that I get much interesting and useful information for my work.
My name is BARBARA Putica. I was born on 16 th September 1982 in Sarajevo. From September 2003 I am student of pedagogy. 4 years working in NGO sector in organizations which are helping persons with mental retardation on position of program manager for youth. From 2004 to 2005 worked in World Bank as member of Youth Voices. From May 2002 - April 2006 finished many seminars, education, trainings by WORLD BANK, ADF, USAID, IRC, ICVA, UMCOR in field of human rights, project management, human resources, democracy, children with special needs, children rights, peaceful conflict resolution...
My name is BASHMIR Xhemaj, born in 1983 and I come from Prizren. I graduated in Political Science and Public Administration in University of Prishtina, Kosova/o last year, and also finished a three month postgraduate course in International Relations and Diplomacy in Tirana. Attendee in various informal trainings on journalism, intercultural communication, democracy, human rights, peace-building, conflict resolution, policy-making, etc. Still now I am working in ORA Reformist Party, in Public Relations Office, as assistant and also I coordinate three departments of my party established before two years ago. As a representative of my Political Party, I am attending and working in a project called: Peace-building in Kosovo, supported by U.S. Department and implemented by Iowa Council for International Understanding in Iowa State, USA. I have attended in a various seminars, workshops and training inside and outside of Kosovo. Preferences include informal education, resolving conflict teaching and volunteering. Topics include mass communication, team-work, conflict management and leadership.
BEKIM Hoxha. I was born on 19 th Nov 1965 in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. Graduated in Technology-Metallurgy faculty by “St. Cirilius and Methodius” University in Skopje, hold a title of dipl. eng. technologist, now I’m attending master studies in International Politics in Law Faculty “Justinian the First” by the same university in Skopje. I’m writing political analyses for the website www.lajmet.com in Albanian language about domestic and international issues. I also have a certificate from the School of Political Studies in patronage of Council of Europe organized by MAPA (Macedonian Association of Political Affirmation) here in Skopje. The last (fourth) session of this school was held in Strasbourg in the premises of Council of Europe where lecturers were experts from CoE. We were also acknowledged (by visiting these institutions) with the working system and duties of Assembly of CoE, Court of Human Rights, European Parliament. I’m employed in UNDP Macedonia for the last two years, before this I have lived and worked for ten years in Istanbul, R. of Turkey. Due to my working experience in UNDP, I have knowledge in areas such as conflict prevention, early warning system (including statistical analysis of opinion polls in various sensitive areas), development processes, etc. This is my first (hope not the last) virtual and distance learning experience.
My name is BELA Ajzenberger. I was born in 1966 in Apatin, Serbian northern province of Vojvodina. Graduated in 1989 at the Military Academy for Land Forces in Belgrade, with specialization in tank units. Discharged from military service in Banja Luka (BIH) in spring of 1992 on own request. After military service I was working in domestic and international trade for years, then spent seven years as a logistics manager in local branch of international company and finally last two and a half years working in an NGO - Novi Sad School of Journalism as Program Assistant and Project Manager. In addition, during 1996 I have completed a two month Peacekeeping Management, Command and Staff Course at Canadian International Peacekeeping Training Center (with part of the course held in New York and Haiti) and in 2004 Management in NGO Sector one-week course. I am looking forward to new knowledge and experiences, which will meet my interests and positively influence my professional work.
BORIS Radickovic. Age: 22; Town: Podgorica; Education: University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics – 3 rd year University of Jonkoping, School of Education and Communication, Level A and B Professional engagement in NGO; Peace Child International - Country Director, AEGEE Podgorica – President, Forum Syd Montenegro - Youth worker and Trainer (student of the education course)
My name is DANCO Dimkov. I am from Kavadarci but right now I live in Skopje, Macedonia, because I am studing at hte Faculty of Economics. I am working in the NGO sector for 5 years (since my 14th) and now I am working for AIESEC Macedonia. My main interests are: NGO sector, EU (everything about it), social psychology, etc.
My name is DANIJELA Beretin. I am 23 years old and I live in Borovo, Vukovar. I have graduated in Gymnasium secondary school in Vukovar in 2002. I started to be volunteer in NGOs in 1999. I took part in many workshops and seminars about non violent communication, conflict management, volunteerism, community work. I’ve been working with young people and children for four years. I am a coordinator in Centre for personal and group development “Rainbow”. My interests are: conflict management, dealing with the past and sustainable development.
DEJAN Donev, born on 08.11.1976, live in Skopje – Macedonia.Today I work on Faculty of philosophy in Skopje as an demonstrator-assistant for Ethics and Ethics on comunnication (where I got my MA degree on the thesis about The mechanisam for ethical acting in NGO’s. Now PhD candidate) and also as a secretar in NGO “Ethical Centre” in Skopje.
EDJOLA Dalaci. Born in Kukes/Albania (01/10/ 1981). I hold a B.A. in Political Science issued in 2004 from the University of Tirana. During the studies and afterwards I was an intern at different national and local institutions such as; the Parliament of Albania (affiliated at the Commission of Economy, Finance and Privatization), Department of Public Administration, Ministry of Tourism and Territory Arrangement, Ombudsman, and the Municipality of Tirana. During the fall of 2005 I attended a Course in International Relations and Diplomacy at the Albanian Diplomatic Academy where I could deepen my knowledge about many topics, besides others on contemporary Balkan challenges. From July 2005 I work as an assistant at the Center for Public Policy, Political Science and Law. My research interests are mainly focused on events, processes, and changes currently occurring in the Western Balkans affecting two important dimensions: the regional cooperation, communication and integration; and the integration process of these countries in the European Union. Enhancing cooperation and promoting communication and dialogue among ourselves is the only way to get out of a whole exclusion’s mechanism that affected the past of our region. Let us try for more communication and tolerance between Albanians, Serbians, Macedonians, Croatians, Bosnians and Montenegrins. It is better work it out now than put aside as hopeless matter.
I'm ENIS Durguti, born in Prizren / Kosovo. Studying journalism, until Last year worked for Youth for Human Rights Kosovo. About 4 years used to work for European Union Pillar IV in Pristina. Now working in Studio Moderna as a Country Project Manager, same time still continuing being the human rights activist, as the filed which left the impression to me for continuing to be into human rights. Traveled a lot, especially in the Balkans, where the Balkan issue does concern me more than everything else.
My name is FATOS Ibishi 27 years old married and have a beautiful son. I leave in Mitrovica at the moment as internally displaced person. Current student in the Information and Technology Faculty in Mitrovica, as well as a member of political party 'Social Democratic Party of Kosova'. I work in security section in Kosovan Bank Authority. Living in divided community as the one in Mitrovica I think that more and more Nansen activities are needed and will contribute on improving the democratic developments.
IGOR Danilovik (25). Skopje, Macedonia. Education: Candidate to M.Sc. in Political Sociology, University of Skopje (2004-Present); B.Sc. in Sociology University of Skopje (1999-2004). Work experience: Journalist, World news, daily newspaper "Vreme" (2004-Present); Journalist, World news, weekly newspaper "Nedelno Vreme" (2005-Present); Student teaching assistant, University of Skopje (2002-2004). Other relevant experience: Project assistant, ‘East Look West’ research project, University College London (12/04-4/05); Co-trainer, Seminar ‘Civic Education and Human Rights’ (12/04). K-Education, Austria; Project assistant, ‘Community Development Project’ (6-10/04). Macedonian Ministry of Finance and World Bank; Project assistant, ‘Civil Society Assessment Project’(6-7/03). USAID; Program assistant, University human rights focal point-Skopje (4-9/02). University of Skopje; Program coordinator, Anti-Corruption website 'PRAKS' (3/02-3/03). OSI-Skopje; Intern, Belgrade human rights centre, (3/02).
I am IRAKLI Kochashvili. I was born in Rustavi, Georgia in 1979. I graduated Tbilisi State University and obtained master’s degree in international relations in 2004. Master’s thesis: Transnational Corporations and Their Influence on Less Developed Countries. I work at the Department of International Relations and Euro-Atlantic Integration in the Ministry of Defence of Georgia since 2004. Current position: Leading Specialist.
My name is IRINA Pruidze, 29 years old. I live in Tbilisi, Georgia. I finished faculty of General Medicine at Tbilisi State Medical University in 2000 and faculty of Medical Psychology at Tbilisi Institute of Anthropology and Political science in 2004. I’m the secretary general of the youth nongovernmental organisation “Young Georgians for Europe” since 2002. I’m also board member of the centre-right oriented political youth organisation “Young Rights of Georgia”, where I’m mainly responsible for the international relations and projects. In 2002-03 I was working in Poznan, Poland in the East-West Office of the Service Civil International (SCI).
JASMINKA Tadić Husanović, 1970. Graduated Serb-Croat languages and literature in 1991 in Tuzla and Bath College, England in Psychology in 2002. Present position: director of local humanitarian organization “Prijateljice”, Tuzla – Bosnia and Herzegovina. Main responsibilities: Human resources management of approx. 60 staff, fund raising for 3 different programs (psychosocial and counseling, civil society education and local community empowerment, poverty alleviation), organizational promotion at local and international level, administrative works on different projects, budgetary management of approx 300.000 € a year, networking at local and international level, reporting to the state and donors, implementation of different programs, cooperation with authorities at different level. Active in the following NGOs: President of the Board of Directors of the “Reference Group” Tuzla (NGO network). Member of the Board of Directors of “Nansen Dialogue Center” Norway, office in Sarajevo. Member of the Board of the B&H NGO “Working and Succeeding Together” coalition. President of the Assembly of a local NGO in Tuzla “G.R.A.D.”
My name is JELENA Radosavljevic and I am 27 years old. I was born and have been living in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro. I have three years of working experience in NGO sector. I am now at a position of Civic Education Program Assistant, working on programs in formal education. I have finished XV Belgrade Gymnasium, and I am currently enrolled in Belgrade Business School. I enjoy music and thus for a while during my studies I worked in Radio Station as audio-noise operator for some time. I also took part in realisation of different radio shows.
My name is LAURA Pastor, I was born on 20 th January 1983 in Subotica, Serbia. I finished high school in Subotica. Since 2002 I study Management in Tourism in Novi Sad. Since 2004 I work in an NGO, Association of Citizens “Youth Eco Life”, Subotica. Our basic aim is to develop culture and ecology on local level. Seminars: Contact Making Seminar SEE Links, 2004. Budapest; Living in Multiethnical Environment, 2005. Novi Sad. I am politically not active. Since 2001 I’m vegetarian.
Maia Kvaratskhelia, 1979, Gali in Abkhazia. Zugdidi Independent University Faculty Philology (English language and literature department). Since 2002 I am working in a local non-governmental organization "Avangard" in Gali Abkhazia. We work on the following programs: educational, healthcare, NGO development and sustainability. Training programs: Peace Education and Conflict Management, Facilitation in Conflict resolution, ICCN Tbilisi - “Civic Diplomacy: Making links with NGOs, Human rights, Conflict resolution” Helsinki Foundation of Human rights, OSCE, Poland Warsaw; - International Summer University III “International Relations in the Contemporary World" CR -Conflict Transformation and Peace Building in Southern Caucasus, International Alert; - Course of the international and civilian peace keeping and peace building training program on conflict transformation. Austria, Stadtshlining. My work experience: - Project “Training for teenagers in Gali in Conflict resolution, Effective communication Negotiation and Mediation” (project coordinator) - “Women’s Center in Gali - Building for Future” - Summer camp on leadership for teenagers - NGO Resource centre NGO club - "Care for each other" research on the condition of women in reproductive health and Gender based violence (evaluation team member) UNIFEM.
My name is MAJA Nastic. I come from Nis. I was born in 1978 in Leskovac. I graduated at the Faculty of law in Nis 2002. After graduating, I was working for two years in the Municipal Court in Nis. From 2004, I have been working in the Faculty of law in Nis as a teaching assistant on the subjects: Constititutional law and Human rights. I am on post-graduate studies at this faculty, too. Until now I have published two articles: -“Parliamentary questions as instrument of parliament control function /case of Great Britain and European Union/” in Legal life (Law and universal values-Vol.IV), 12/2005, Belgrade, 2005. -“Charter on Human Rights and European Convention in the The Treaty establishing the Constition for Europe” in European Union legislation, issue 14/2005, Belgrade, 2005. I participate in the South-East European Summer school in Political Science (taught in the English language) held in Nis, from July 11 th to 21st 2005. This summer school was organised as a project of the partnership of the University of Nis-State University New York funded by the US Department by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
My name is MARINA Marić, 26 years old, coming from Croatia. I graduated sociology and comparative literature at Faculty of Philosophy, but I am still out of regular job. I took part in few international seminars, as well as volunteering in Unicef office in Zagreb, and in senior home in Wienna and St. Louis. I participated in three workshops organised by QPSW, concerning Dealing with the past issues. I applied for River SEE volunteering programme, and hope that I will have possibility to spend some period abroad in one of the country of our region. I am member of JEF Croatia ( Young European Federalist) association, and my wish is to continue my education and engagement in NGO sector.
My name is MENSUR Alievski from Kumanovo, Macedonia, 23 years old. I study social work and social politics at the state University “Kiril and Metodij” in Skopje. At this moment I’m working in the RWOM “DAJA” Kumanovo like a social worker. I also worked in the RCC “DROM” on implementation of various projects about youth and Roma issue, and in HOPS Kumanovo in needle exchange centre from the program for decreasing the damages from using drugs. I speak English, Ser/Bos/Cro, Bulgarian and poor Albanian and German. I like traveling, sports and everything that make me happy.
Hi everybody! My name is MERIMA Gasal. I was born in Livno in 1979, but live in Sarajevo since 1998.I graduated at Faculty of Law, in Sarajevo. I am working in Association of altruist for helping marginalized groups called “DOBRO“, as coordinator for project: “Reading for all“ (reading and recording books on cd's, and then giving those books to blinds, elderly people, and whoever has reading problems).
MILICA Vukičević – 25 years old, from Novi Sad, Serbia. Student of fourth (last year) of studies on University in Novi Sad, Faculty of philosophy, department of pedagogy and third year student on Faculty for management, department of Management in the Medias. Studied and successfully graduated two year University course of Jonkoping University, Sweden, Developmental Leadership and Community Youth Work. Often work as a freelance trainer. Finished 9 months internship as an assistant for youth in Executive Council of AP Vojvodina, Secretariat for Youth and Sport in program created by OEBS, Novi Sad University and Executive Council of AP Vojvodina for talented students. One of the founders and employed in two nongovernmental organizations – Omladinska Nevladina Organizacija (president) and In Stage organization (coordinator for international collaboration). Member of board in Youth fund Balkans.
Hi to all!!! I am MILOS Stojkovic. I was born in Smederevo, small town near Belgrade, Serbia. I finished primary and secondary school in Smederevo. Now I am student of final year at Belgrade Law Faculty. I was engaged in many political and social activities. I am member of Democratic party. I was involved in many activities of that party. I was member of organization called “Otpor” which had the most important role in fall of Slobodan Milosevic in 2000. Also I was a volunteer in humanitarian organization called “Hi neighbor”(Zdravo da ste). It’s work was connected with the refuges from territories of former Yugoslavia. I was also involved in work of many organizations connected with Human rights. The most important are “Serbian Helsinki committee” and “Belgrade center for human rights”.
My name is MIMOZA Paçuku. I was born on 17.11.1986 in Debar (Counrty-Macedonia).Now I am living in Skopje, because I’m in my first year of study there.I study at the European University for Diplomacy and International politics. I have finished primary and high school in my hometown-Debar, where I got chosed as the best student of the generation. I enjoy taking part in many projects organised by NGO’s. Actually I am a member of two of them. I speak English-fluently, Spanish also. What else can I say…I love reading philosophy and psychology…I love music… traveling all over.. meeting new people...That’s me … :o)
Hello everybody! My name is NERMINA Cocalic. I am 22 years old (almost 23). I come from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I am a Law student- Final year. I've been involved in NGO sector for couple of years, working mostly in the field of Youth Policy and/or Human Rights. Currently i am working for NGO DOBRO in support of marginalized groups such as Persons with disabilities, Orphans, Elderly people, Refugees... I am also doing an internship at the International Comittee for Human Rights. I was one of the participants of the School of Youth Policy, and I have also participated in many seminars and conferences on human rights, international law, democracy, European Union, and similar topics in BiH, Greece, Belgium, France, Switzerland and other countries. I participated in two Moot Cout Competitions, and i was part of the winning team at BH Case Challenge Law Moot Court Competition 2006. So much about me... :)
OLIVERA Jankovska, Kriva Palanka, Republic of Macedonia. I was born on 6 th of November 1986. I am first year student at Dimitris Perrotis College of Agricultural Studies in Thessaloniki, Greece. I am pending a degree in Marketing for the Food Industry. I have no great work experience, but I have done a lot voluntary work. July 2004- September 2005, I have been an active member in the British Council Macedonia (an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization) whereas I was the coordinator of the Local Blue Sky Club), which is an initiative of the British Council. Further on, January 2004 – January 2005, I have been a voluntary translator and interpreter from English to Macedonia and the other way, for the Peace Corps- Skopje Macedonia (an independent, non governmental organization), tutoring a Peace Corps volunteer in Macedonian language and translation and interpretation of projects. From October 2001 – August 2005, I have done a voluntary secretary work for an NGO “ Youth Cultural Center’ where I learnt to be flexible to changes, earn communicative skills and office work skills. I speak Macedonian, Serbian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Greek, English, French, little Spanish and I am trying to learn Albanian now. I have attended many private classes for English Language and Computer Lessons. Further on, I have attended few seminars, trainings and summer schools such as: “First National Session of the Macedonian Committee of the European Youth Parliament “ 3-7 October, 2004 Prespa, Macedonia; “Second National Session of the Macedonian Committee of the European Youth Parliament” 24-27 September, 2005 Struga, Macedonia; “Fundamentals of the NGOs” 5-9 May, 2004 Strumica, Macedonia; “Blue Sky Summer School” 20-30 July 2004, Krushevo, Macedonia; “UNA Exchange Summer Camp” 20-30 August, 2005 Cardiff, Wales;
My name is OTAR Dughashvili I'm fromTbilisi, Georgia. I work at the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, department of Euro-Atlantic Integration and International Relations. My email is otarai@REMOVErambler.ru
My name is SELMA Ilijazovic and I am 28 years old. I have Master Degree in Political Science and in German language and literature as well as Bachelor Degree in International Administration with languages. I have successfully carried out university studies in Sweden and Germany. My country of origin is Bosnia and Herzegovina where I have finished High School. I have continued my education in the United Kingdom where I have studied foreign languages French, German and English. Sweden became my new home in 1995 where I have continued my education through studies on the college and university level in social sciences, history, foreign languages and Peace and Development studies. I have gathered work experience from the International Centre for Migration Policy Development in Vienna, from the Directorate for European Integration in Sarajevo and from Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg. This month I will start to work for the Local Democracy Agency in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina which is a local NGO working with development of democracy on local level. My goal is to contribute to the development of democracy in my home country Bosnia and Herzegovina.
My name is TANJA Menicanin and I am 29 years old. I was born in Croatia, Osijek and lived all my life in Belgrade. I have ten years of experience working for UN, OSCE Missions in Croatia and IRC, IRD, ICMC in Serbia. I now hold a position of an Executive Director with a local NGO Centre for Development Services based in Belgrade. My background is Philology with major in French language and literature. I have engaged in microfinance for a year and I have completed microfinance management training with the MDI, Southern New Hampshire University, US. This year I was accepted for a Graduate Certificate Program with the Conflict Transformation Across Culture, School for International Training in Vermont, US. My interest includes conflict resolution, reconciliation and local government reform in Serbia and the Region.
THEA Galdava, born in Tbilisi 1975 February 14. Graduated Tbilisi State University, Faculty of History and Archaeology. Since 2001 working at the Center for Cultural relationship of Georgia – The Caucasian House as manager of the projects, where people of different nationalities and religion working together and implementing together different cultural, educational and informational projects. My very sphere of interests is conflicts in the Caucasus and peace-building process, also the process of dialogue and negotiation. I believe and sure the people of the Caucasus will give many nice examples of friendship, love, honesty and peace to the world. Wishing all the best of the world to all of you)))
I am TOMCE Runcevski, president of citizen association TEMa-EU, a non-government organization with main goal developing of the region and preserving of its treasures according to the European standards. Also I am member of other organizations such as the Blue Sky Club funded by the British Council in Macedonia, where I am local coordinator in the region of Resen. In order to achieve the objectives in our strategic and working plans in the organizations, frequently I am part of many projects, mainly for trans-boundary collaboration and cooperation and also a lot of my actions were devoted to the youth strategies, such as the national strategy, were I am facilitator, and the local youth strategy. Therefore constantly I am involved in the youth politic especially on local level. In intention to enlarge the quality of my work regularly I am participant in large number of seminars and workshops to increase my knowledge and experience. I am part of this school because I have to raise my skill in dialogue, because I have to learn and practice democracy and I want to be efficient in peaceful conflict resolution.
VLADIMIR Vucinic was born in Podgorica, Montenegro on March, 11th 1982. He graduated at the American University in Bulgaria, majoring in European Studies and Politics/International Relations. During the undergraduate studies, he did his Erasmus at the University of Limerick, Ireland and attended many summer schools abroad. He obtained his MA degree in European Political and Administrative Studies at the College of Europe, Brugge, Belgium. His thesis title was Civil Society Interest Representation of non/Member States in the EU- cases of Croatia and Serbia and Montenegro. After obtaining his MA degree, he returned to Podgorica, where he is currently working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro. He has given a couple of lectures at the Regional School of European Integration and CEMI Projects as well.
My name is ZLATA Veselinović. I was born on 17th November 1985 in Banjaluka . I’m coming from Laktasi, Banjaluka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I’m 2 nd year student (out of four) of Social Work at Faculty of Philosophy, Banjaluka University, BiH. I’m working at Oksigen (www.oksigenfm.com), Banjaluka, as Producer, Presenter and Project Consultant/Coordinator of NGO Sector. As the youngest member of Oksigen Radio team at the beginning I was member of the News Team. Due to structural-orgaisational changes, after 6 months, I was transferred from News to Administrative, Production. I’m Member of Executive Board of NGO ”Bosnia Express”, Laktasi (www.bosniaexpress.org) and active member of the projects implemented by this NGO (www.bosniaexpress.com , www.laktasiteens.org ). At the same time I’m volunteering for a German humanitarian organization Kommite fuer Grundrechts und Demokratie, i.e. Committee for Basic Rights and Democracy.
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