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2004: A Diversified approach to diffuse the Charter in India por Sudha REDDY Activities in 2004 | |
Translating the Charter textsWe have printed 1,000 copies each in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, the four south Indian regional languages, and distributed 300 to 500 copies in these four languages as well as in Hindi and Marathi, these two, thanks to Dr Makarand Paranjape, (chiefly covering north India) to all the stake-holders until now. As explained in the description of the methodology we have been following translating the Charter texts since it is fundamental in India, before any another process. Disseminating the Charter and dialogueingFrom the beginning, we thought of a two-pronged approach to the dissemination of the Charter. One, we have been interacting with various sectors of society about the text of the Charter. It is hosted on the web site to get an evaluation response from activists, academicians, writers, IT professionals and intellectuals of the same ilk. We have also formed an e-group wherein we get to discuss and dialogue based on the Principles of the Charter.
Second, we also have been trying to bridge the communication gap about the notion of responsibility with the people at the grass root level for whom the language of the Charter may be incomprehensible. Communication through mail alone is insufficient; and we have also been travelling to other states to get in touch with others in order to promote the Charter. Our initial aim is to share our ideas and methodology in re-formulating or redeveloping the Charter among the rural and urban poor women, NGO groups and the youth. A Multi-pronged approach for disseminationOnly a multi-pronged approach, we thought, was feasible to effectively disseminate the Charter whether directly or indirectly.
Disseminating the Charter in the South Asian RegionAs a part of the commitment to disseminating the Charter of Human Responsibilities, I recently attended a convention for peace and democracy, jointly organised by India-Pakistan People’s Forum, in Lahore, Pakistan. There occurred an opportunity to promote the Charter among the Pakistani friends. A well-known NGO, South Asia Partnership Pakistan, has taken up the task of promoting the Charter in Pakistan. _ With the experience gaining from such interactions and sharing of views, we will be able to disseminate the Charter in the South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. And that is our commitment to the Charter. Workshops and trainings
Cultural and environmental action incorporating Charter valuesOne of the big problems in countries like India is that the secular activists have moved so far from the cultural and religious beliefs of the people leaving them helpless when communalism (religious fundamentalism) begins to take root. In an age of globalization many people, including the poor, are being manipulated by opportunistic political parties to see religions and ethnic identity in exclusive terms, thus dividing people and promoting violence. In the past years, all the countries of South Asia have witnessed violent cultural conflicts.
DocumentationWe have been trying to document as much of our activities and workshops within our available means like audio-video, photography and, that with decent profession help. We need more time to share the success and the unsuccessful approaches. ![]() |