A dialogue session specifically for the Christian community in Kirkuk Governorate has been conducted as part of the efforts to enhance communication and understanding among different components of society. This session falls within the mentorship and guidance initiatives of the "JISRA" project. The goal is to discuss important issues relevant to the Christian community in Kirkuk and to promote social cohesion and cooperation among its members and other religious and community groups.
Topics Discussed:
1. Community Challenges: The session addressed the challenges faced by the Christian community in Kirkuk and how to overcome them.
2. Effective Communication: The session explored ways to enhance effective communication between different components and encourage constructive dialogue.
3. Creating Cultural Forums: Establishing cultural forums to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange.
4. Community Initiatives: Various community initiatives aimed at improving the social and economic conditions of the community members were presented.
5. Education and Awareness: Emphasizing the importance of education and awareness in promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence among different components.
6. Annual JISRA Carnival: Recommending the establishment of an annual "JISRA" carnival that includes all components of Iraqi society, featuring parades, plays, songs, and foods from different cultural components.
7. Joint Christmas Celebration: Recommending the necessity of celebrating Christmas together, decorating Christmas trees with the cooperation of different components, and distributing gifts.
8. Online Platform: Establishing an online platform managed by various community components to publish awareness posts about social cohesion.
9. Training Workshops: Providing training workshops for the Christian community on negotiation skills to enhance communication and understanding.
10. Workshops for Educational Staff: Organizing workshops for educational staff on the importance of social cohesion and promoting mutual understanding.
