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The Other View |
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Issue No.7 Winter 2001 Overview The Other View began
publication two years ago as an educational exercise. The thirty-year conflict
has created polarisation between communities, preventing any understanding
between mindsets of other communities. The recent transformations in Northern
Ireland society, has arguably, opened up avenues of dialogue and communication.
It is hoped that The Other View can provide a frank and open forum for
those who are anxious and willing to discuss the issues that have divided
communities for so long and indeed to focus on our commonalties. In this current issue, some
contributors have focussed their articles on the issue of human rights. By
setting this theme, we hope to present viewpoints on various human rights
matters from those who are involved in the current debate, as well as reporting
on some of the changes that we are experiencing which concern human rights, such
as education for children, social and economic matters and a focus on the
forthcoming Human Rights Bill for Northern Ireland. The editorial board is
currently in the process of updating its website where previous articles will be
made available. It is hoped that readers can interact and contribute their own
views or comments on issues highlighted in The Other View. The editorial board is
delighted to present the seventh edition of the magazine and wish to take this
opportunity to thank all our contributors and the magazines sponsors,
Co-operation Ireland. The next edition will duly appear in the New Year and the
editorial board aims to maintain the standard of journalism now well established
and promote the ethos of The Other View in providing a platform for
frank, friendly and probing dialogue. |
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