International Centre for
Ethnic and Linguistic
Diversity Studies

ABOUT US

International Centre for Ethnic and Linguistic Diversity Studies (Czech: Mezinárodní centrum pro studium etnické a jazykové rozmanitosti, z.s.) is a non-partisan non-governmental research institution, established in August 2017 in Prague, Czechia.

The Centre (hereinafter ICELDS) was established by an international group of scholars as a hub for innovative policy-oriented research on ethnic and linguistic diversity issues worldwide. The Centre builds on the existing scholarly collaborative networks created by the ICELDS founders over the last years.

  • development of knowledge and better understanding of problems related to diversity around the globe;
  • promotion of the dialogue among scholars and practitioners for better understanding and resolution of the current and future challenges.
  • scholarly and practice-oriented multidisciplinary research pertinent to ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity worldwide, in particular, the formation and institutionalization of diversity;
  • diversity and equality politics and policies;
  • the processes of nation-building; intellectual debates and public deliberations concerning diversity;
  • facilitation of dialogue and networking among scholars and practitioners;
  • publications on the issues pertinent to ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity; dissemination of information by other means;
  • provision of analysis and consultations for policy-makers;
  • training and awareness-raising; elaboration and approbation and teaching programmes pertinent to ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity issues;
  • confidence-building and conflict preventing initiatives;
  • other activities pertinent to ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity.

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