Two Upcoming International Conferences on Conflict Resolution and the Ecology of War and Peace
Below are brief notices on 2 upcoming international conferences in St. Petersburg, Russia - May 12-22, 2005.
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1) BULLETIN BOARD / NEWSLETTER NOTICE:
13th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION
"Engaging The OTHER"
NOW MORE THAN EVER - a time for new thinking, new vision, new understanding, and new ways of relating in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent global community.
May 12 - 22, 2005 St. Petersburg, Russia
(Formal conference program May 13-18)
Sponsored by Common Bond Institute (USA) & HARMONY Institute (RUSSIA),
in cooperation with Association for Humanistic Psychology
~ Continuing Education Credits available ~
A Multi-disciplinary, Multi-cultural conference that has received support from Former President Clinton, Former President Yeltsin, St. Petersburg Governor Jakovlev, and is endorsed by over 75 leading-edge organizations and universities internationally. Part of the Hague Appeal for Peace Civil Society Calendar. - OPEN TO ALL.
This joint US/Russian sponsored event FOCUSES ON all aspects of conflict resolution and transformation, from the intrapersonal - to the interpersonal - to relationships between groups, organizations, cultures, religious traditions, and societies - and ultimately between us and other species.
PRESENTATIONS explore conflict resolution within diverse contexts, including: arts/creativity, cross-cultural/ethnic, ecology/environment, economics/business, education, gender, global/regional conflict, health/healing arts, human rights, organizational/community, psychology/psychotherapy, and transpersonal/spiritual.
The 2005 PROGRAM is currently being developed and presentations are being accepted. This year's conference examines fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, prejudice, scapegoating, revenge, victim/perpetrator identity, and justified violence for a deeper understanding of how these become embodied in our concepts of "The Other." Among the variety of related topics being addressed are dynamics of Terrorism throughout the world, Trauma, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, and issues in the Middle East and South Asia.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING during this years ICR Conference:
"Catastrophic Trauma Recovery (CTR) Project:" providing trauma treatment training to relief workers from regions of conflict assisting victims of war, violence, and natural disaster. Immediately following the ICR Conference we will again be holding an intensive training in trauma treatment for a number of these relief workers. * Our web site also offers Information on the other efforts of CBI and it's partners.
PRESENTERS REPRESENT DIVERSE DISCIPLINES AS WELL AS CULTURES, including psychology, education, ecology & environmental sciences, peace activism, social work, sociology, medical & healing arts, organizational and community development, civil service, spirituality, philosophy, diplomacy, government, journalism, business & economics, law, the physical sciences, and the arts.
Many opportunities are offered for hands-on practical skills training, sharing of programs and curriculums, intensive dialogues on theory and perceptions of conflict and resolution, networking and collaboration, and a powerful intentional community experience. Participants have come from over 65 countries and all continents, providing excellent opportunities for important networking contacts with representatives of many organizations and societies. The program attracts individuals in key positions in their respective societies who can model and teach these skills to many others.
6 DAYS of all-day institutes, workshops, roundtables, lectures, and community meetings. 55 day-program sessions, and a full slate of evening activities and social / cultural events. The official conference languages are English and Russian.
4 DAYS of pre- and post-conference cultural events, tours, and professional visits and meetings, in St. Petersburg.
NOW MORE THAN EVER, we invite you to join us in endorsing non-violence in the world and sharing the methods to achieve it.
~ CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ~
Submissions requested by: 3-10-2005
(Early submission is recommended for best choice of sessions. Submissions after this date are considered for evening or replacement sessions as space permits)
For information, proposal and registration forms, CONTACT:
COMMON BOND INSTITUTE (USA),
Steve Olweean, Coordinator
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, Michigan 49034
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 E-mail: solweean@aol.com
Full details available at WEB SITE: http://ahpweb.org/cbi
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2) BULLETIN BOARD / NEWSLETTER NOTICE:
2nd Annual Youth Conference on
"THE ECOLOGY OF WAR AND PEACE,"
May 12-22, 2005, St. Petersburg, Russia
( Formal Conference Program: May 13-18 )
Sponsored by Common Bond Institute (USA) & HARMONY Institute (Russia),
in cooperation with Association for Humanistic Psychology,
Pathways Foundation for Peace and Healing,
and the Jane Goodall Institute
A Multicultural Conference OPEN TO ALL
(General age range of participants is between 14-18 years)
A parallel youth conference, held during the Annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution (ICR), addressing issues of negative stereotypes, prejudice, demonizing, and dehumanizing "The Other." The theme of ecology is used as a common issue all parties can resonate with being "on the same side" of as they also delve into personal interactions and explore these relationship dynamics. Included will be examining the ecological impact of human wars. One intended product will be to build on a youth resolution created at our 2004 EWP conference.
Participants to these youth conferences will be invited to join and be part of developing our web-based Global Youth Community to continue on-going dialogue, cooperation, and joint projects.
THE 10 DAY ITINERARY includes 6 days of conference program (opening on May 13 and closing on May 18) and 4 days of pre and post conference cultural and professional programming.
6 DAYS of interactive workshops and round tables, as well as facilitated evening community gatherings for social/cultural events to encourage dialogue and further interaction and community building. The natural setting of forest and seashore creates an atmosphere conducive to both dynamic interchange and quiet contemplation. The official conference languages are English and Russian. Interpreters are assigned to each presentation and event, and are also available in the general milieu.
(See the CBI web site for a sample of previous conference program)
4 DAYS of pre- and post-conference program includes a rich variety of cultural events and tours in St. Petersburg.
* Youth participants must be accompanied by adult chaperones.
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~ CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ~
Submissions requested by: 3-10-2005
(Early submission is recommended for best choice of sessions. Submissions after this date are considered for evening or replacement sessions as space permits)
For information, proposal and registration forms, CONTACT:
COMMON BOND INSTITUTE (USA),
Steve Olweean, Coordinator
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, Michigan 49034
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 E-mail: solweean@aol.com
Full details available at WEB SITE: http://ahpweb.org/cbi
