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Most Recent Meeting:
30 June- 1 July 2007
The Circle gathered in the French countryside and discussed the topic: Secularism, Ethics and Politics
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New Items:
Triglav Circle continues to expand its activities.
Members of the Circle are collaborating in an event 8-10 November at Duke University in conjunction with the Sawyer Seminar on Health and Environment in China and India, sponsored by the Mellon Foundation. The project is directed by Triglav member and Duke University professor, Dominic Sachsenmaier (history). Many scholars, public intellectuals, representatives of IGOs and NGOs have been invited to share in events related to this year long Seminar Program. This meeting will focus on universally shared philosophical and spiritual issues arising in tensions between the goals of development and the necessity to maintain social, cultural and environmental sustainability.
The Circle is establishing an affiliate organization in France for its European members. It will be located in Ougny, France and will hold its next meeting at the eat the beginning of July 2008 to discuss “the concept of progress and its current relevance.”
The Triglav Circle will hold a Seminar at the UN Commission on Social Development, February 2008. The subject of the seminar will be “Employment and Human Dignity Revisited.”
Past Seminars
New White Papers:
The Circle issues a report covering the Gatherings, Seminars and Special Projects, and UN NGO Activities over the period January 2005 - September 2006 more...
For more information email:
triglavcircle@charter.net
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We, the Triglav Circle, are concerned world citizens who bring our diverse national heritages, experiences and perspectives to a reflection on global issues. Values inherent in the spirit of humankind and time-honored wisdom acknowledged in cultural, philosophical, and spiritual traditions are sources from which we draw insight and inspiration. We bring attention to the urgency of considering the non-material as well as the material dimensions of life to enhance the security and well-being of all peoples, to build a pluralistic and harmonious world community, and to preserve and protect our planetary habitat.
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The founding objective of the Circle is to explore ways to help realize the core aspirations articulated by the Heads of States and Governments participating in the United Nations World Summit for Social Development, Copenhagen, March 1995:
Our societies must respond more effectively to the material and spiritual needs of individuals, their families, and the communities in which they live… more...
"Although increasingly interdependent, our world continues to be divided – not only by economic differences, but also by religion and culture. That is not in itself a problem. Throughout history human life has been enriched by diversity, and different communities have learnt from each other. But if our different communities are to live together in peace we must stress also what unites us: our common humanity, and our shared belief that human dignity and rights should be protected by law."
- Kofi Annan’s Farewell Address, Truman Presidential Museum and Library,
Independence, Missouri, December 11, 2006
Books/Articles: Candles in the Dark
"From the most favored and the lesser favored countries of the world and those people who tell of the common task of peace and well-being comes this wonderfully persuasive guide to a better life for all."
- John Kenneth Galbraith
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