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Мај 2Ju020 July 2019 Strategy for Development of the “One Society For All” Concept and Interculturalism VERSION 2 – JULY 2019 Table of contents 1. INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 3 Why do we need a Strategy for One Society and Interculturalism? ............................................................... 3 Vision ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 The drafting process and structure of the Strategy ........................................................................................ 6 2. Strategic areas ............................................................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Legal framework ....................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.1. State of play ....................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.2 Кey priorities and objectives ............................................................................................................ 11 2.2 Education................................................................................................................................................. 12 2.2.1. State of play ..................................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.2. Key priorities and objectives ........................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1. Analysis of state of play ................................................................................................................... 19 2.3.2 Key priorities and objectives ..................................................................................................... 24 2.4 Culture ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 2.4.1. Analysis of state of play ................................................................................................................... 26 2.4.2. Key priorities and objectives ........................................................................................................... 31 2.5 Youth ........................................................................................................................................................... 32 2.5.1 Analysis of state of play .................................................................................................................... 32 2.5.2 Key priorities and objectives ............................................................................................................ 36 2.6 Media ...................................................................................................................................................... 37 2.6.1. Analysis of state of play ................................................................................................................... 37 2.6.2 Key priorities and objectives ............................................................................................................ 47 2.7 Social cohesion ........................................................................................................................................ 48 2.7.1. Analysis of state of play ................................................................................................................... 48 2.7.2 Key priorities and objectives ............................................................................................................ 53 3. Implementation of the Strategy ................................................................................................................... 54 3.1. Political level ........................................................................................................................................... 54 3.2. Coordination, monitoring, reporting, and implementation risks ........................................................... 54 Annex 1: Action plan – enclosed ....................................................................................................................... 56 1 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AAAMS Agency for Audio and Audio-visual Media Services AC Advisory Committee on the Application of the Framework Convention for the National Minorities ACRR Agency for Community Rights Realisation AYS Agency for Youth and Sports BED Bureau for Development of Education CEMM Media Ethics Council CICR Committee on inter-community relations CM Committee of Ministers CoE Council of Europe CPD Commission for the protection against discrimination CVET Centre for Vocational Education and Training DAPCMC Directorate for Affirmation and Promotion of the Culture of the Members of Communities DDPEMC Directorate for Development and Promotion of Education of the Members of the Communities EC European Commission ECHR European Convention on Human Rights ECRI European Commission against Racism and Intolerance of the Council of Europe ECRML European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages FCPNM Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities GRNM Government of the Republic of North Macedonia IIEP Inter-ethnic Integration in Education Project LSGU Local Self-Government Units MCGO Macedonian Civic Education Centre MDC Media Development Centre MES Ministry of Education and Science MIM Macedonian Media Institute MLSG Ministry of Local Self-Government MLSP Ministry of Labour and Social Policy MoH Ministry of Health MOI Ministry of the Interior MoJ Ministry of Justice MRT Macedonian Radio Television NDC Nansen Dialogue Centre NMIE Nansen Model for Intercultural Education NO National Ombudsman NPAA National Programme for Adoption of the Acquis Communautaire NRT National Radio Television NYCM National Youth Council of Macedonia OFA Ohrid Framework Agreement OSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe RM Republic of Macedonia RNM Republic of North Macedonia SEI State Education Inspectorate SIOFA Secretariat for the Implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement SSNM Autonomous Trade Union of Journalists and media workers UN United Nations ZELS Association of Local Self-Government Unites of Republic of North Macedonia ZNM Association of Journalists of RNM ZUZPZ Law on Promotion and Protection of Rights of Members of the Communities Comprising less than 20% of the Population 2 1. INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY At its 93rd Session held 08.10.2018, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia adopted information about the need for drafting a National Strategy for developing the “One Society For All” Concept and Interculturalism. The drafting and implementation of the Strategy is aligned with the Government Program, and is in harmony with the strategic priorities of the Government for 2019. It aims to further develop intercultural communication in the Republic of North Macedonia between its diverse cultures and communities, and to apply it as a tool for implementing the recommendations of the international bodies of the Unites Nations, the Council of Europe, the European Commission and of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The National Strategy for development of the “One Society For All” Concept and Interculturalism is a document, first of its kind in the Republic of North Macedonia, significant if one considers the divisions within the society on various grounds. This document is envisioned to initiate activities and strengthen the processes of communication and cooperation between communities, with the aim of developing a society where every person shall feel as a member of “one society”. The main objective is to depart from a divided society and arrive at a society which is fair and just and which makes citizens more equal and equitable. In light of the commitment of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia for partnership with the civil society in the process of policy-making and its implementation and with a view to a direct and substantial participation of civil society organisations in the drafting of this strategic document, working groups were developed, comprised of representatives of institutions and the civil society, which took active part in the overall process of drafting of this Strategy. The National Strategy for development of the “One Society For All” Concept and Interculturalism has been projected for a three-year period, which will be followed by revision of the processes and analysis of the future steps. The document contains seven strategic areas, each comprised of analysis of state of play, priorities and objectives as well as an action part. These sectoral strategies ought to, each in its own part, declare the priorities and objectives derived from them, which should all contribute with activities that will enable this Strategy succeed in changing the social reality by initiating processes for a more integrated society. Each strategic area needs to focus on the existing gaps and documents and to retrieve the forgotten projects or revive anew the stalled processes that are to enable better communication and cooperation at the level of social sectors. Why