7 dec 2011

Meeting of NGOs representatives of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

December 4-6th in Khujand, was held a working meeting of NGOs representatives of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan who are the members of the Network "Valley of Peace”.

The secretariat of the Network reported that during the meeting were discussed the reasons for the involvement of young people of the Ferghana Valley in the different religious streams which are officially banned in the countries of the region and also at the meeting were considered ways to prevent possible conflicts on religious grounds.

During the meeting a plan of the network over the next two years, which

includes a series of activities on explaining topics related to religion, among high school students living in the border areas of the Fergana Valley. This work is scheduled to attract experienced professionals in various religions and representatives of international organizations.

Also, for participants of the meeting was organized an educational program on the effective methods of informing the public about ongoing activities.