Background

Third Global Inter-Media Dialogue a major success

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The third and final Global Inter-Media Dialogue was held in Bali from 7 to 8 May 2008, and was a great success. 125 journalists and editors from 61 different countries participated.

The initiative

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The President of Indonesia and Prime Minister of Norway are co-sponsoring the Global Inter-Media Dialogue, Bali, Indonesia, 1-2 September. - Together we share a common goal to contribute to bridging gaps between different religions, cultures and peoples.

The Beginning

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In May 2006, Indonesian media actors and journalists met with their Norwegian counterparts to identify the issues and points of departure for discussions at the Dialogue, which is to be held in Bali 1-2 September this year.

Preliminary Meeting, Yogyakarta 2-3 February 2007

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On the 2-3 February 2007 a planning session for the Second Global Inter-Media Dialogue took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The participants were international, Indonesian and Norwegian journalists and government officials.

Dialogue between Indonesia and Norway

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The Dialogue between Indonesia and Norway was initiated in 2002. It consists of political consultations, an annual dialogue meeting and an increasing number of activities focused on human rights.

Human Rights Dialogue

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Human rights dialogues are means to increase respect for and compliance with international human rights norms in countries that express a willingness to improve their human rights situation.