Education The OSCE, in co-operation with the host society, has been instrumental in supporting reconciliation and the building of sustainable peace under the framework of education by fostering relationships across ethnic lines. Following the recommendations of the High Commissioner on National Minorities, the OSCE has continually and systematically worked to reverse negative trends and promote more integrated education in the country. The OSCE has provided stakeholders in the education process, in particular youth, with conflict resolution skills. These skills are necessary to deal with the problems they face in their everyday lives and to empower them as catalysts for positive change in their respective communities. The main aim of the activities was to promote and facilitate intercultural dialogue and tolerance among young people, in particular those from post-conflict areas, as well as to build partnerships that enable active involvement in multicultural work. Examples of such activities are outlined below. Multi-ethnic extra-curricular activities Following the adoption of a national strategy on integrated education, the OSCE initiated a fund to expand multi-ethnic extra-curricular activities in primary and secondary schools. Jointly with host authorities and the international community, the OSCE offered support to municipalities, students, teachers, parents, kindergartens, and schools in an effort to increase interaction, understanding, and integration. All interested stakeholders could apply to have joint activities funded, such as information technology workshops, fashion shows, and disc-jockey sets. Students from all 53