Under the umbrella theme of diversity, we would like to see an exploration of the many facets of diversity - the values, challenges, and opportunities from successfully cultivating it and the consequences when it is threatened.

We look at diversity in its varied manifestations - social, cultural, religious, bio-diversity in the environment etc. Inevitably given the events of the past year there is a renewed urgency for us to support enduring work that is empowering of the value of pluralism.

We are looking at novel ways of exploring seemingly old issues, of moving away from the platitudes of `unity in diversity'. At the same time, these ideas are more urgent than ever, and need a fresh articulation.

We are interested in issues and events that are of concern to persons living in rural areas, of women and the youth.