AAOC's First International Conference, Kean University’s Human Rights Institute, 12 November 2011‏

We are pleased to announce the first international conference organized at Kean University’s Human Rights Institute in New Jersey on November 12, 2011. The theme of the conference is:

Chameria Issue: International Perspectives and Insights for a Peaceful Resolution
AAOC's First International Conference on Chameria
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Kean University
University Center Theatre Hall
11 am - 2:00 pm.
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083

The Albanian American Organization Chameria is an nonprofit organization of Albanian-American citizens who are born in Chameria (northwestern Greece) and individuals of Cham descent that have as main mission the resolution of the Chameria issue.

The post-WWII and post-Cold War period have been a period of ethnic conflict, which, amongst other things has manifested itself in the ways of wars and continuous tensions in Southeastern Europe. After Kosovo's independence, how has the continuous presence of Chameria issue affected the regional peace in the region, and more broadly what can be done to achieve a peaceful solution to the ethnic Albanians issue in the Balkans? Abstracts or paper drafts are welcomed on topics that are specific or relevant to the Chameria issue or other ethnic minorities in Greece, and Greek-Albanian relations in general. Special guest panelists will include Prof. James Pettifer from the UK, member of the Oxford University History Faculty & St Cross College and Stanley J. Seeger Research Fellow at Princeton University; Prof. Sali Bollati, and other international academics and representatives.

Admission to the event is free. All inquiries regarding program details should be sent to: chameriaorganization@gmail.com <mailto:chameriaorganization@gmail.com>

Please feel free to forward this message to your colleagues as well. Thank you.


Warmest Regards,

Ilir Ademi

Vice-Director
Albanian American Organization Chameria
www.chameriaorganization.org<http://www.chameriaorganization.org/>
Telephone:+1 (773) 742-8803
Email: chameriaorganization@gmail.com