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SUMMARY:Event: Women and Young Peacebuilders on Technology and Peacebuilding: Global Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) and the Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) are honoured to present a parallel event entitled “Women and Young Peacebuilders on Technology and Peacebuilding: Global Perspectives” to be held on March 6 th 2023 at 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm across from UN Headquarters at the Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN) in New York City\, USA.  \nREGISTER HERE\nThis year’s priority theme is “Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. Our event will be an excellent opportunity for CSW67 delegates and the broader diplomatic community to learn more about challenges\, successes and inspirations from women and youth around the world who use technology to build peace. \n\MEDIATORS BEYOND BORDERS INTERNATIONAL (MBBI)- The United Nations Working Group of MBBI fosters the partnerships of support between both international communities of mediation within the United Nations system\, while engaging MBBI members with supporting the UN initiatives relating to peace and justice. MBBI encourages the notion that women’s effective participation in peacebuilding is critical to sustainable peace. The Women in Mediation Action Group (WIMAG) stands firm in the belief that women’s access to technology and communications is a vital tool for conflict resolution and peacebuilding. \nYOUNG DIPLOMATS OF CANADA (YDC) – The Young Diplomats of Canada is a federally incorporated non-profit\, non-partisan\, and youth-led organization comprised of a team of volunteers passionate about Canadian foreign policy\, diplomacy\, and international affairs. YDC is focused on building Canada’s next generation of global leaders; the YDC delegation to CSW67 seeks to highlight youth priorities\, concerns\, and activities related to gender empowerment and technology in Canada on an international stage. \nPanel members will speak on the topic of technology and peacebuilding with a focus on challenges\, and opportunities of women building peace or training women peacebuilders. This may include addressing the use of internet communications\, video conferencing technologies such as Zoom\, social media platforms such as What’s App\, Twitter\, Facebook\, etc. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/event-women-and-young-peacebuilders-on-technology-and-peacebuilding-global-perspectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T180000
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SUMMARY:Unmuting the Voices of Women: An MBBI-NY Interactive Event
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 6:15pm – 8:30pm ET\nJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice\, Room 520.28\n524 West 59th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019Please note: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test from a reputable provider (e.g. CVS\, Duane Reade) will be required for admission to the college \nRSVP to bradroth@mediatorsbeyondborders.org \n\nJoin Mediators Beyond Borders International New York (MBBI-NY) for an in-person workshop-oriented event focused on human rights violations against women that impede progress globally. Explore opportunities that technology offers to expand and enable participation of women to advance the SDG’s and address human rights violations\, as seen through a conflict resolution lens. Dr. Estera Borcsa will share her research project\, “Peace Unleashed\,” which focuses on the importance of amplifying women’s voices.\n\nThe sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 67) will assess as its priority theme\, “Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”  CSW 67 provides a unique opportunity to identify recommendations that will allow for a more inclusive digital evolution to address protection of women and girls who have been historically marginalized. The objective of this session is to provide a platform to share and discuss protection and reporting measures that promote the voices and leadership of women and answer the call for recommendations by the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Attendees will have an opportunity to offer their ideas regarding how to advocate for women and girls in the context of United Nations-related initiatives. \n\nDr. Estera Borcsa is passionate about peace building on a global level\, international law\, empowering women and breaking generational curses in children impacted by complex trauma. Estera earned her doctoral degree from California Baptist University\, where her dissertation focused on global diplomacy\, and where she designed “Peace Unleashed\,” a diplomacy training program based in neuroscience. She received a master’s degree from the University of Southern California with a concentration in Psychology\, Policy and Law. Estera serves as the chair for the SDGs for MBBI’s UN Multilateral Working Group and is on the National Board of Directors for the United Nations Association. 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/unmuting-the-voices-of-women-an-mbbi-ny-interactive-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T130000
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation and Nonviolent Communication
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Peer Mediation and Nonviolent Communication. This 90-minute conversation event will be on May 26th\, 2023\, at 11:30 am EDT (UTC -4) / 9:00 pm India time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bio. Mansi Sharma:\n\n \n\nINTERNATIONAL MEDIATOR CUM LAWYER\nSENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW AND FACULTY SOCIO-POLITICAL THOUGHT OF MAHATMA GANDHI\, PANJAB UNIVERSITY\, INDIA\nLEGAL ADVISOR AND BOARD MEMBER\, GLOBAL PEACE LET’S TALK INTERNATIONAL\nMEMBER ADVISORY BOARD AND FACULTY\, THREE C’S MET MEDIATOR’S NIGERIA\nFACULTY CERTIFICATE COURSE ON NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION\nDEVELOPER COURSE ON PEER MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION\nLITERATURE ENTHUSIAST\, MASTERS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CULTURAL STUDIES\nSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER IN BUDDHIST\, JAIN AND GANDHIAN STUDIES\nRESOURCE PERSON GANDHI SMRITI AND DARSHAN SAMITI\, NEW DELHI\nINTERNATIONAL SPEAKER 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/peer-mediation-and-nonviolent-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T133000
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SUMMARY:How to Prevent Technology Assisted Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for How to Prevent Technology Assisted Violence\, led by MBBI’s partner CABC. This panel will be July 13th\, 2023\, at 12:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm South Africa time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nThis event is an intro to the full day in-person session during the Nairobi Congress. CABC will be leading one of the pre-congress training sessions on November 13th in Nairobi Kenya. For more details of this session\, see the interactive slideshow here. \nAlso\, as a primer for the conversation\, here is the report for the heCareZA programme. The report contains an overview of the programme as well as links to CABC’s social media listening research\, dialogue facilitation resources and content. \nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/how-to-prevent-technology-assisted-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T193000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Partnerships to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Power of Partnerships to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals. This event will be July 13th\, 2023\, at 6:00 pm ET in person at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Room 520.28. Address: 524 W. 59th Street\, NY 10019 \nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/the-power-of-partnerships-to-advance-the-sustainable-development-goals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
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SUMMARY:Sustaining the Practice of Peer Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Sustaining the Practice of Peer Mediation. This 90-minute conversation event will be on August 2nd\, 2023\, at 8:00 am EDT (UTC -4) / 1:00 pm Nigeria time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bio. Chijoke Ibeku Nnanna\n\n \nOwing to the high level of conflict in the world and narrowing it down to Africa and further down to Nigeria\, we decided within our humble space to contribute our quota in reducing these conflicts  to the barest minimum by introducing the practice of peer mediation in Nigeria  and by extension Africa. It is indeed most pertinent to emphasise that our firms \, Three C’s Met Mediators\, Three C’s Met International Institute Of Mediation Negotiation Counseling and Conciliation/ Centre For Peer Mediation and Peace Building are the pioneers of these unique facet of mediation We have gone about the introduction of this by writing a proposal to the authorities responsible for school management to approve schools wherein children ranging from the ages of 7years to 15years attend.\nThey have graciously approved our proposal thus granting us access to a 1000schools for us to commence this training. \nHowever \,owing to the limited disposal of funds available to us \, we have decided to take the schools in batches . Thus \, we teach this practice to five schools with a total number of 20children.\, 5 coordinators ( teachers ) and two supervisors from the authority responsible for educating this practice. Further to this \, every quarter  of the year \, we certify as peer mediators a total number of 60children. Thus far \, we have Certified 100children. The first batch of children were certified on December 15th \, 2022 \, while the second batch was certified on the 1st of April \, 2023. We have in our template to certify a total number of 300children in December\, 2023 being the end of the year . \nIt is out considered opinion that by these skills we seek the children to imbibe and practice \,that they would be able to relate much better across the borders of religion \,tribe and culture. Also that they will possess the skills of preventing issues from degenerating to disputes and further to conflicts . We have also via this programme ensured that there is no generational gap in the practice of mediation as these children \,at least some of them may consider being Mediators in future..More comprehensively put \, conflict resolution experts . One can only imagine the positive ripple effects of this programme if by providence these children find themselves in positions of influence in future. To have achieved this remarkable success thus far without sounding immodest \,I must commend the faculty / Team in our firms : Margaret Chijioke Ibeku\, Patrick Mcphilamy III\, Lisa Singh\, Intan Sarit \, Sonal Kharbanda\, Kathleen Ruane Leedy\, Lama Audi\, Natalia\, Nidhi Lama and recently new members \, Renata E. Valree \, Jean Lawler and Doug Spoors for the wonderful work they have put in . \nDespite the time differences across the continents these individuals from America to Malaysia to India \, Brazil and to Lebanon make out time to attend our weekly sessions with these children In a week \, we would be in Three different schools in different Area Councils in the capital of Nigeria : Abuja. Also my children and staff  contribute their quota by taking the pictures of the sessions \, getting food \, drinks for the children and helping to serve them It is instructive to note that we feed 60childten weekly \, transport them and pay their teachers monies for being with them till we finish the class on peer mediation. By virtue of work thus far \, a lot of people across the continents have reached out for us to introduce our concept to them We have established a platform in Utah in the united States \, Peru \, Asia via Law Students Association of Asia and soon to come on board \, India and Brazil .
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/sustaining-the-practice-of-peer-mediation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20230706T170548Z
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SUMMARY:The Personal is Political: Nuances\, Neglections\, and Processes That Work to Build Peace
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, The Personal is Political: Nuances\, Neglections\, and Processes That Work to Build Peace. This 90-minute conversation event will be on August 28th\, 2023\, at 12:00 pm EDT (UTC -4) / 5:00 pm UK time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/the-personal-is-political-nuances-neglections-and-processes-that-work-to-build-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20230617T122009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T134315Z
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SUMMARY:Reflective Practice & the Structured Reflective Instrument (SRI) for Improving 3rd-Party Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Lang and Dr. Tzofnat Peleg-Baker for Reflective Practice & the Structured Reflective Instrument (SRI) for Improving 3rd-Party Interventions. This event will be September 7th 2023\, at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm UK Time. \nRegister here!\nWebinar Description: \nDo you ever wonder? \n\nHow do I improve the quality of my work? And how can I do it better?\nHow can I know what interventions and methods best benefited the parties\, which were off the mark\, and why?\nHow do I learn from frustrating experiences\, and how can I duplicate my successes?\n\nMichael and Tzofnat have been developing and employing Reflective Practice (RP) to support 3rd party interveners’ work for a few decades. In their recent article\, they make a case for the significance of attending to implicit goals and issues in addition to explicit ones in conflict interventions and the essential role of RP in building excellence in practice. The multidimensional Structured Reflective Instrument (SRI) was designed to help improve our ability to address the complex social-psychological underlying issues driving conflict decisions and outcomes. \nThe SRI can be used for preparation\, during and after an intervention\, and is most effective for learning from our experiences and improving practice if used systematically and with colleagues. Collective reflection boosts the learning experience\, improves skills through exchanging perspectives\, and is a vital and practical tool for building professional excellence. \nMichael and Tzofnat lead reflective peer learning groups globally\, engaging peacebuilders\, dialogue and conflict professionals\, mediators\, and organizational consultants in RP. They also run an RP SRI Certificate program that provides a safe\, shared space for practicing RP principles and the SRI. It is an opportunity to learn reflectively with colleagues. \nOn September 7th\, 2023\, Michael and Tzofnat will offer a taste of their reflective practice approach. \nBIOS \n Michael D. Lang\, J.D. mlang@mediate.com \nFor over 40 years\, Michael has mediated family\, workplace\, and organizational disputes. Michael created one of the first graduate programs in conflict resolution in the US at Antioch University in 1992 and served in a similar role at Royal Roads University in Victoria\, BC. For 6 years\, he was Editor-in-Chief of Mediation Quarterly (now Conflict Resolution Quarterly). He serves as an Editorial Board member and Special Advisor to the Journal of Mediation and Applied Conflict Management at NUI- Maynooth. \nHe has authored The Practitioner’s Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution (2019) and co-authored The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice (2000). \nMichael currently facilitates monthly online reflective practice groups for dozens of conflict professionals in 8 countries. \n Tzofnat Peleg-Baker\, Ph.D. inclusiveconflictintl@gmail.com \nDr. Tzofnat Peleg-Baker is an applied social psychologist. Her multidisciplinary work is informed by psychology\, communication\, sociology\, transformative learning\, human development\, conflict\, and philosophy. To help shift divisive habits to relating with dignity\, cooperating\, and co-creating sustainable connections\, she translates behavioral science research into evidence-based\, practical tools. Tzofnat earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in social psychology and an M.A. in communication and learning. She researches dialogue\, relational and conflict transformation\, and decision-making in third-party interventions. Tzofnat is the author of professional and academic articles and book chapters and has taught undergraduate\, graduate\, and MBA students and led transformative organizational processes for over two decades. She facilitates monthly peer learning and reflective groups with third-party interveners\, Ombuds\, consultants\, mediators\, and dialogue professionals practicing globally. She is a community and organizational mediator and delivered Certificate mediation training and numerous conflict\, negotiation\, and mediation courses. \nAs a Board Member and facilitator in peace and dialogue organizations\, she led interfaith and intergroup dialogues in the Middle East and taught politicians and government officials in Africa. As the Head of Strategy at the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center in the Israeli Ministry of Justice\, she introduced Alternative Dispute Resolution and mediation in the country. Her involvement in the educational democratic movement in Israel\, where she conceptualized and led democratic and dialogic educational reforms\, powerfully shaped her systemic-relational approach to transforming conflict and operationalizing inclusivity.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/reflective-practice-the-structured-reflective-instrument-for-improving-3rd-party-interventions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
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SUMMARY:Identity\, Belonging\, and Migration - The Role of the Judiciary
DESCRIPTION:Join three members of MBBI’s board\, Justices Joyce Aluoch\, AK Sikri\, and Kristi Harrington as they discuss their time on the judiciary. This panel will be September 19th\, 2023\, at 10 am ET / 4pm Juba\, South Sudan / 5pm Nairobi\, Kenya / 7:30pm New Delhi\, India.  \nThis program is a panel discussion featuring three of MBBI’s Board members examining the critical role that the judiciary plays in supporting societies threatened with the rise of authoritarian governments. The panelists will examine the politicization of the judiciary\, the challenges of maintaining equilibrium in decision making as they address identity\, belonging\, and migration. \nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/the-role-of-the-judiciary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20230811T010139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T135028Z
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SUMMARY:Building Peace from the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Join MBBI as we engage Libby Hoffman (President of Catalyst for Peace and multi-award-winning author of The Answers Are There: Building Peace from the Inside Out) and DG Mawn (President of National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) and the 2023 Melanie Greenberg US Peacebuilding Excellence Award Recipient) in a conversation about Building Peace from the Inside Out.\n \nAs the momentum grows for people-centered efforts to build social cohesion and security for all in this multi-racial\, pluralistic republic\, we bring together two great practitioners\, leaders with heart and vision\,  who will share their experiences & wisdom and inspire collaborative action. Libby Hoffman will discuss how the unique approach of Fambul Tok (“family talk”) in Sierra Leone—anchoring reconciliation in indigenous traditions of communal truth-telling\, apology\, and forgiveness—restored that culture and unleashed a powerful resource for national healing. DG Mawn represents the transformative work of over 300 centers across North America and will share his perspectives on the work of the Community Mediation Centers (CMCs) in the USA. He also helped to co-create the Contemporary Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate at George Mason University.\n \nIn The Answers Are There\, Libby Hoffman shows us what is possible when outside aid animates\, rather than obstructs\, local leadership and recognizes and honors community wisdom\, priorities\, and resources. Through his years in leadership at NAFCM\, DG Mawn has supported the work of those who are deeply embedded in the community and form a key component of the human infrastructure for social cohesion and security in the USA. DG also co-convenes the TRUST Network which is  at the heart of this enormous task of building connections across networks and sectors. \n \nAt this moment\, the US landscape is filled with an enormous amount of activity that includes emerging organizations\, networks within and across sectors\, and large convenings such as the 22nd Century Initiative in MN\, The American Democracy Summit in CA\, NAFCM’S Assembly in VA\, Moms for Liberty Summit in PA\, and the Braver Angels gathering in PA. These are all ‘massively parallel processes’ energizing civic engagement and in order to build social cohesion while mitigating the risk for political violence and hate crimes.\n \nJoin our efforts to identify and share effective practices and lessons from across the world and the growing recognition of the need for innovation.\n \nThis will be a 1.5-hour discussion hosted by MBBI CEO Prabha Sankaranarayan. Contributions to support US peacebuilding can be made through donations for the TRUST Network.\nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/building-peace-from-the-inside-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
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SUMMARY:Responding to War\, Violence\, and Division with Trauma Awareness\, Mindfulness and Compassion (Dec 15)
DESCRIPTION:During the month of November\, MBBI held two listening sessions on the topic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Several members joined the calls to discuss the heartbreaking events\, share their grief\, as well as ideas and hopes. One suggestion made was for a session addressing trauma and trauma-informed approaches.   \nJoin MBBI as we engage Henry Yampolsky in Responding to War\, Violence\, and Division with Trauma Awareness\, Mindfulness and Compassion \nThis 90-minute webinar will be held twice\, on December 15th\, 2023\, at 12ET and December 19\, 2023\, at 8pm ET. Register for whichever session(s) meet your schedule’s availability.  \nIn wishing to respond to the suggestion in a timely manner\, we also realize that this event is coming up very quickly. We hope that many of you can make it nonetheless. However\, if fewer than 10 individuals register by the day of each webinar\, we will postpone that specific session to January.   \nBoth of these conversations will be 1.5-hour sessions and recorded. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging event will be in your time zone.  \nDescription: This webinar will introduce the participants to key principles and practices of responding to war\, trauma\, and division and especially the current events in the Middle East\, with compassion\, awareness\, and curiosity\, instead of reacting to these phenomenons with avoidance\, aggression\, or fear. This webinar will also address specific ways in which we can support those most impacted and traumatized by the war. \nBrief Bio: MBBI Member Henry Yampolsky\, J.D. is a best-selling author of Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation. He is a mediator\, educator\, lawyer\, and multi-time TEDx speaker. Henry serves as the Assistant Director for Education\, Outreach\, and Conflict Resolution at Virginia Tech’s Office for Equity and Accessibility and teaches conflict resolution\, mediation\, and peace building as a part of Virginia Tech’s Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.  Henry has worked with hundreds of complex conflicts and has taught and lectured around the world including at: New York Peace Institute\, Columbia University School of Law\, Bharathiar University in Coimbatore\, India\, the International Gandhi Center in New Delhi; and at the Sattva Summit in Rishikesh\, India. Henry is a native of Kyiv\, Ukraine and holds J.D. from Temple University and a BS in International Relations from the University of Scranton.  \nRegister for either of the two sessions here: December 15th\, 2023\, at 12ET and/or December 19\, 2023\, at 8pm ET. 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/responding-to-war-violence-and-division-with-trauma-awareness-mindfulness-and-compassion-dec-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
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SUMMARY:Responding to War\, Violence\, and Division with Trauma Awareness\, Mindfulness and Compassion (Dec 19)
DESCRIPTION:During the month of November\, MBBI held two listening sessions on the topic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Several members joined the calls to discuss the heartbreaking events\, share their grief\, as well as ideas and hopes. One suggestion made was for a session addressing trauma and trauma-informed approaches.   \nJoin MBBI as we engage Henry Yampolsky in Responding to War\, Violence\, and Division with Trauma Awareness\, Mindfulness and Compassion \nThis 90-minute webinar will be held twice\, on December 15th\, 2023\, at 12ET and December 19\, 2023\, at 8pm ET. Register for whichever session(s) meet your schedule’s availability.  \nIn wishing to respond to the suggestion in a timely manner\, we also realize that this event is coming up very quickly. We hope that many of you can make it nonetheless. However\, if fewer than 10 individuals register by the day of each webinar\, we will postpone that specific session to January.   \nBoth of these conversations will be 1.5-hour sessions and recorded. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging event will be in your time zone.  \nDescription: This webinar will introduce the participants to key principles and practices of responding to war\, trauma\, and division and especially the current events in the Middle East\, with compassion\, awareness\, and curiosity\, instead of reacting to these phenomenons with avoidance\, aggression\, or fear. This webinar will also address specific ways in which we can support those most impacted and traumatized by the war. \nBrief Bio: MBBI Member Henry Yampolsky\, J.D. is a best-selling author of Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation. He is a mediator\, educator\, lawyer\, and multi-time TEDx speaker. Henry serves as the Assistant Director for Education\, Outreach\, and Conflict Resolution at Virginia Tech’s Office for Equity and Accessibility and teaches conflict resolution\, mediation\, and peace building as a part of Virginia Tech’s Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.  Henry has worked with hundreds of complex conflicts and has taught and lectured around the world including at: New York Peace Institute\, Columbia University School of Law\, Bharathiar University in Coimbatore\, India\, the International Gandhi Center in New Delhi; and at the Sattva Summit in Rishikesh\, India. Henry is a native of Kyiv\, Ukraine and holds J.D. from Temple University and a BS in International Relations from the University of Scranton.  \nRegister for either of the two sessions here: December 15th\, 2023\, at 12ET and/or December 19\, 2023\, at 8pm ET. 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/responding-to-war-violence-and-division-with-trauma-awareness-mindfulness-and-compassion-dec-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20231222T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T192730Z
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding the Alphabets of Peace Teachings for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Rebuilding the Alphabets of Peace Teachings for Sustainable Development. This 90-minute conversation event will be on January 19th\, 2024\, at 6:00 pm ET  (UTC -5). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!\n\nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Muhammad Nasir Khan\n \nDr. Khan has broad experience of teaching and research of Educational Sciences particularly in the field of social wellbeing\, school violence\, challenging behavior in school adolescents and peace teachings at university level. Major area of his research expertise includes social wellbeing and adolescents\, sustainable development\, teacher training\, peace teachings\, school violence\, challenging behavior in adolescents\, curriculum development\, scientific research and teaching methods.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/rebuilding-the-alphabets-of-peace-teachings-for-sustainable-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240209T214941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T172947Z
UID:17785-1710417600-1710423000@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Listening: An Emergent Strategy for Transforming Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Listening: An Emergent Strategy for Transforming Conflict. This 90-minute event will be on March 14th\, 2024\, at 12:00 pm ET USA / 7:00pm Kenya Time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!\nListening is a foundational skill in all relationship and community building\, and those laboring in justice and peacebuilding work are constantly challenged to develop new skills\, greater self-awareness\, and a deeper understanding of listening itself as an act of justice. In this highly interactive webinar\, we will explore some of the major themes\, insights\, and skills found in the recently published Little Book of Listening: Listening as a Radical Act of Love\, Justice\, Healing\, and Transformation.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/listening-an-emergent-strategy-for-transforming-conflict/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240202T222532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T172903Z
UID:17778-1710939600-1710946800@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Multarity Thinking and Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Multarity Thinking and Peacebuilding. This 2-hour event will be on March 20th\, 2024\, at 1:00 pm ET USA. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nThis highly interactive session will take you on an extraordinary journey through the concept of “PEACE-BUILDING.” The result will be unique artwork based on the session’s conversation\, generated in real-time representing the complexities and diversity of our perspectives and work around the world. We look forward to welcoming you to the table! \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bios \n\nDr. Ginger Carlson is an international speaker\, leader\, and award-winning author. For the last three decades\, Ginger has worked around the world and presented widely on the topics of creativity\, communication\, growth\, and transformation\, and how to uniquely and positively nurture each of them in our personal lives and organizations. Dr. Carlson is the co-founder of Möbius Dynamics and CEO of The Multarity Project™. \nChris Jones is a serial entrepreneur with a rare blend of business\, technology\, and creative vision that has earned the respect of industry leaders across the globe. While his work with organizations like Bain & Company\, ExxonMobil\, and Schlumberger has been rewarding\, his deepest passion is the invitation to live a more examined life. Chris is a public speaker and prolific writer whose work has gained international attention for his unflinching candor\, visual storytelling\, and unique insight into the human condition.  \nThrough the Multarity Project™\, Ginger and Chris work together to visually and emotionally hold space for our many viewpoints (even when we don’t agree) towards a vision to unite us in the human experience. That we may grow: individually\, in our communities\, and globally. Watch the TEDx about this work.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/multarity-thinking-and-peacebuilding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20231222T192402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T172953Z
UID:17771-1711130400-1711135800@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Peer Mediation and Restorative Practices for Public Schools in Western Bolivia
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Peer Mediation and Restorative Practices for Public Schools in Western Bolivia. This 90-minute event will be on March 22nd\, 2024\, at 6:00 pm ET  (UTC -5). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/peer-mediation-and-restorative-practices-for-public-schools-in-western-bolivia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240304T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T194804Z
UID:17822-1713963600-1713969000@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Situation Rooms and their Efficacy in Election Integrity
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Situation Rooms and their Efficacy in Election Integrity. This 90-minute event will be on April 24th\, 2024\, at 1:00 pm ET  (UTC -4) / 8:00 pm Uganda. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bio: \nDr. Helen Kezie-Nwoha is the Executive Director at The Peace Centre. Her primary role is to provide leadership\, management and support to the team at The Peace Centre. Helen provides leadership and advocates for promotion of justice\, empowerment of women by strengthening their capacity\, potential and visibility at national and international levels. She also takes lead in projecting The Peace Centre’s mission\, vision and programs to key stakeholders\, ensuring that key staff understand and articulate The Peace Centre strategies to the partners and program beneficiaries. Through a participatory approach\, Helen also develops The Peace Centre budgets which are consistent with the agreed strategic direction and in accordance with set financial guidelines. In her duties\, she advises and works with the Board to fulfill the organisation’s mission vision through implementation of the strategic plan. Helen has a Masters in Gender and International Development\, a Master’s in Business Administration and a BSc in Zoology. Helen has over 20 years- experience working on women’s rights\, gender\, peace building\, conflict resolution and governance. She has managed international and regional programs; led advocacy efforts at international\, regional and national levels. Helen has extensive experience in programme management\, organizational development\, fundraising\, advocacy\, training and research from a feminist perspective.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/situation-rooms-and-their-efficacy-in-election-integrity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240329T134103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T134103Z
UID:17831-1715688000-1715693400@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Working with Youth Projects in Europe: Youth Leadership and Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Working with Youth Projects in Europe: Youth Leadership and Peacebuilding. This 90-minute event will be on May 14th\, 2024\, at 12:00 pm ET  (UTC -4) / 6:00 pm Andorra. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nThis webinar will focus on: \n– Youth Peace Camp: bringing young people from conflict areas for a training on conflict transformation and creating trust”.\n– European Youth Event: an event for 10.000 youth where the European Parliament hired a mediator in-house\n– Congress of Local and Regional Authorites: An assembly bringing together 600 representatives of mayors and presidents of European Regions. The programme includes 45 young people who take part in debates\, networking and participates in European policy-making documents.\nRegister here!
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/working-with-youth-projects-in-europe-youth-leadership-and-peacebuilding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240328T184141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T184141Z
UID:17828-1717502400-1717507800@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Rotary Intervention in Nigeria’s 2023 General Election
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Rotary Intervention in Nigeria’s 2023 General Election. This 90-minute event will be on June 4th\, 2024\, at 12:00 pm ET  (UTC -4) / 5:00 pm Nigeria. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nTo bring to the fore the interventions of Rotary International entities towards providing sustainable and progressive solutions to curb pre and post election induced violence in Nigeria; these includes the nationwide grassroot peace sensitization\, voter education and human rights awareness campaign programme\, and the novel groundbreaking Rotary Districts in Nigeria Election Observation Mission. \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bio: \n \nRtn. (Dr.) Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo is a Past President of Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II\, District 9125\, Nigeria. He is a thought leader in peacebuilding works\, the National Coordinator of Activating Positive Peace in Nigeria initiative\, and Chairman of Gray Child Foundation. He is a Peace and International Relations Scholar\, a chartered conflict manager\, chartered diplomatic manager and Certified UN Humanitarian Fellow. Pietro is a Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Adviser for Peace and Conflict Prevention Area of Focus\, a Rotary-IEP Positive Peace Activator for West and Central Africa\, and Rotary Action Group for Peace Chapter Chair. He is a Member of the Nigeria National Non-Kinetic Operations Coordination Group and a Member of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre. \nRtn. Pietro moderates and participates in community-driven peacebuilding programs and key stakeholder engagements. He works extensively in P/CVE\, CVR\, EW-ER\, DDRR\, conflict transformation\, and other intersections of peace values in Nigeria.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/rotary-intervention-in-nigerias-2023-general-election/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240421T223310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T223711Z
UID:17854-1718798400-1718803800@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Meditation 101 for Mediators
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Meditation 101 for Mediators. This 90-minute event will be on June 19th\, 2024\, at 12:00 pm ET  (UTC -4) / 6:00 pm Central Europe. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nDuring this session\, you will experience a group deep-rest guided meditation led by Nariman. Learn more about Nariman’s meditation offerings here: https://www.narimanhamo.com/ \nRegister here!\n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/meditation-101-for-mediators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240405T122838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T170349Z
UID:17837-1720002600-1720008000@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:WordsView - Aligning Words and Aligning Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, WordsView – Aligning Words and Aligning Relationships. This 90-minute event will be on July 3rd\, 2024\, at 10:30 am ET  (UTC -4) / 8:00 pm India. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nRegister here!\nSpeaker Bio: Pusshp Gupta is a law graduate from the most prestigious law school of India\, Campus Law Centre\, University of Delhi and was admitted into the Bar in 1994. She did LL.M. from University of Northumbria\, Newcastle\, United Kingdom in EC Commercial Laws.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/wordsview-aligning-words-and-aligning-relationshipsthe-power-of-words-aligning-words-aligning-relationships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240604T164837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T164837Z
UID:17892-1724421600-1724427000@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Youth Conflict Resolution in Malawi
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Youth Conflict Resolution in Malawi. This 90-minute event will be on August 23rd\, 2024\, at 2:00 pm ET (USA. UTC -4) / 8:00 pm Malawi Time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nRegister here!\n \nBrown Masingati is a social worker from Malawi and a member of MBBI with 7 years practical experience on the ground. Brown is an ambitious\, result oriented professional whose goal is to use the knowledge he has acquired through experience in non-profit charity organizations and research institutions for the benefit of the people he serves and the nation at large. He has garnered considerable progressive experience and inspiration from a number of positions he has held thus far including Research Assistant\, Community and Nutrition Coordinator\, Community Conflict and mediator officer\, Child Protection Officer\, Community Development officer. Among organizations he has worked for are World Vision Malawi\, Partners in Action for Sustainable Development\, Centre for Social research of the University of Malawi\, ICAP Malawi under MPHIA.   \nHe possesses Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Zomba Theological College short courses include Certificate in Child Justice\, HIV/AIDS Counselling Management\, Conflict Resolution and Mediation\, and Community Empowerment and recently Geospatial Data for Disaster Risk Management from Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST).  \nBrown is a man of dynamic skills including decision making\, organization\, analytical\, leadership\, communication\, interpersonal as well as conflict resolution and mitigation skills. He has also been involved in developing of a load map to guide effective delivery of psychosocial support and Gender Based Violence and Drug and Substance abuse in Malawi.   \nHis vision is to see Women girls and vulnerable members protected and recognized in the society. \nIn his free time Brown likes conducting research\, civic writing on matters that affect the vulnerable groups in Malawi. He is married to Christina and together have a daughter Carol Masingati.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/youth-conflict-resolution-in-malawi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154311
CREATED:20240514T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T171345Z
UID:17880-1726146000-1726151400@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Justice Foundations for Accountability\, Repair and Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Restorative Justice Foundations for Accountability\, Repair and Transformation. This 90-minute event will be on September 12th\, 2024\, at 1:00 pm ET  (USA. UTC -4). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone.  \nDescription \nThis session will cover foundational restorative justice principles and practices but also go beyond them to describe a community-based approach Scott calls Active Peace Circles\, which go more deeply into root causes and systems change. Cultivating an overall restorative mindset is primary\, as is the framing of harm as unmet universal human needs. We will look at the 5 Rs of restorative justice and reflect on them in personal ways\, as well as in the context of our professional lives: Relationship\, Responsibility\, Respect\, Repair\, and Reintegration. Other aspects of Active Peace Circles will also be covered to fill out the picture and describe how the work fosters transformation at personal\, interpersonal\, and collective levels. There will be experiential elements\, open discussion\, and additional resources will be offered. It’s hoped that information and discussion from the session will help inform further exploration of best practices for transformative and community-level mediation\, along with other topics. \nRegister here!\nG. Scott Brown is a peacemaker\, relationship coach\, mediator\, and workshop leader. His integrated approach to healing and resilience brings together psychology\, spirituality\, and transformational approaches to activism and conflict resolution. \nScott worked on the front lines of activism for over 15 years with organizations including Greenpeace. More recently he worked as a restorative justice program coordinator for the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office after training with two different restorative justice organizations in Colorado.  Scott holds a master’s degree from Naropa University in transpersonal psychology and ecopsychology and is the author of Active Peace: A Mindful Path to a Nonviolent World. More information at www.4ActivePeace.com.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/restorative-justice-foundations-for-accountability-repair-and-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154312
CREATED:20240823T192108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T151532Z
UID:17941-1729764000-1729773000@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Power of Storytelling and the Power of Personal Narrative Workshop (AM Session)
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this interactive workshop\, Power of Storytelling and the Power of Personal Narrative Workshop (AM Session). This 2.5 hour workshop (with breaks included) will take place on October 24th\, 2024\, at 10:00 am ET (USA\, UTC -4). The cost is $30 USD for the entire Workshop (which will also include a certificate of completion at the end of the session). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. There is also a PM session of this exact same workshop at 5:00 pm ET (USA\, UTC -4) if that time suits your schedule best. Here is the link for that session. \nDescription \n\n\n\nWhen we take time to reflect upon the stories\, myths\, and attachments that have shaped our identities\, we begin to recognize the limits to our views of the world. We began to realize that our perspectives alone are incomplete. It is only through connecting with others and sharing stories that we can develop empathy and challenge those limitations. This workshop is designed out of a passion for the power of artistic expression and a desire to create space for meaningful story writing\, sharing\, and dialogue. Participants are provided with the opportunity to actively engage in thinking about their personal stories. The workshop aims at connecting the human experience and building relationships throughout meaningful dialogue. \n\n\n\nRegister here!\n \nIzzeddin Hawamda was born and raised in a rural village just outside of the city of Nablus in the West Bank\, Palestine. He currently works as the Anti-Racist Education Professional Learning Initiative Coordinator with Louis Riel\, River East Transcona\, and Winnipeg School Divisions. He previously worked as a high school teacher and is working toward a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba. Izzeddin\, is a co-founder of (Bridge) and has been speaking publicly about the power of dialogue and the importance of sharing\, listening\, and respecting diverse perspectives and narratives. Izzeddin is also working to develop opportunities for Indigenous students and newcomer students to share spaces and stories in an effort to build bridges and break down the barriers. In addition\, Izzeddin is a  member of the CRRIC board and a member of the Countering Radicalization to Violence in Manitoba Schools\, has been selected to join the first CBC Manitoba Community Advisory Board. Izzeddin believes there is so much power in sharing stories with others as it opens spaces for humanization and empathy building. \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/power-of-storytelling-and-the-power-of-personal-narrative-workshop-am-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154312
CREATED:20240823T192244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T151529Z
UID:17944-1729789200-1729798200@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Power of Storytelling and the Power of Personal Narrative Workshop (PM Session)
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this interactive workshop\, Power of Storytelling and the Power of Personal Narrative Workshop (PM Session). This 2.5 hour workshop (with breaks included) will take place on October 24th\, 2024\, at 5:00 pm ET (USA\, UTC -4). The cost is $30 USD for the entire Workshop (which will also include a certificate of completion at the end of the session). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. There is also a AM session of this exact same workshop at 10:00 am ET (USA\, UTC -4) if that time suits your schedule best. Here is the link for that session. \nDescription \n\n\n\nWhen we take time to reflect upon the stories\, myths\, and attachments that have shaped our identities\, we begin to recognize the limits to our views of the world. We began to realize that our perspectives alone are incomplete. It is only through connecting with others and sharing stories that we can develop empathy and challenge those limitations. This workshop is designed out of a passion for the power of artistic expression and a desire to create space for meaningful story writing\, sharing\, and dialogue. Participants are provided with the opportunity to actively engage in thinking about their personal stories. The workshop aims at connecting the human experience and building relationships throughout meaningful dialogue. \n\n\n\nRegister here!\n \nIzzeddin Hawamda was born and raised in a rural village just outside of the city of Nablus in the West Bank\, Palestine. He currently works as the Anti-Racist Education Professional Learning Initiative Coordinator with Louis Riel\, River East Transcona\, and Winnipeg School Divisions. He previously worked as a high school teacher and is working toward a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba. Izzeddin\, is a co-founder of (Bridge) and has been speaking publicly about the power of dialogue and the importance of sharing\, listening\, and respecting diverse perspectives and narratives. Izzeddin is also working to develop opportunities for Indigenous students and newcomer students to share spaces and stories in an effort to build bridges and break down the barriers. In addition\, Izzeddin is a  member of the CRRIC board and a member of the Countering Radicalization to Violence in Manitoba Schools\, has been selected to join the first CBC Manitoba Community Advisory Board. Izzeddin believes there is so much power in sharing stories with others as it opens spaces for humanization and empathy building. \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/power-of-storytelling-and-the-power-of-personal-narrative-workshop-pm-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154312
CREATED:20240910T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T153010Z
UID:17956-1731682800-1731688200@mediatorsbeyondborders.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence for Peer Mediators
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Emotional Intelligence for Peer Mediators. This 90-minute event will be on November 15th\, 2024\, at 3:00 pm ET  (USA. UTC -5). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This PeaceConnect session is $10 for non-MBBI members\, $5 for MBBI Members. \nRegister here!\nFred Golder is an attorney and expert in conflict resolution. He has taught labor and employment law\, conflict resolution\, trial practice\, alternative dispute resolution\, and organizational behavior at several institutions\, including Northeastern University\, Harvard Law School\, Boston College Law School\, Emory Law School\, Massachusetts School of Law\, and Suffolk University Law School as an adjunct. He provides educational programs to organizations in conflict resolution\, harassment prevention\, team building\, discrimination\, organizational behavior\, and group interaction. He has appeared on national radio and television and has written extensively in this field. His books include Reaching Common Ground: A Comprehensive Guide to Conflict Resolution (Luminare Press); Uncivil Rights: A Guide to Workers’ Rights (Beachfront Press); Labor and Employment Law: Compliance and Litigation\, 3rd Ed. (Thomson Reuters).
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/emotional-intelligence-for-peer-mediators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154312
CREATED:20241023T160233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T165252Z
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SUMMARY:Deepening Without Drowning – An Introduction to Insight Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Deepening Without Drowning – An Introduction to Insight Mediations. This 90-minute event will be on January 14th\, 2025\, at 2:00 pm ET  (USA. UTC -5). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This PeaceConnect session is $10 for non-MBBI members\, $5 for MBBI Members. \nDescription of the webinar: \nInsight Mediation has been described as the “fourth pillar” of conflict resolution. It starts with a definition of conflict that makes sense for the relational work mediators do\, with a focus on the challenging human behaviours we see every day in our work. Grounded in learning theory\, Insight Mediators approach conflict through a learning lens\, rather than one of containment or avoidance. In this workshop\, Jacinta Gallant will introduce you to the Insight Approach to Conflict and Mediation. As we gain an understanding of the “how” and “why” of conflict behaviours\, we will learn some Insight skills to more effectively interact/intervene.  The goal of this workshop is to help you start asking more\, and telling less\, and feel the relief that comes from an approach that is grounded in understanding human behaviour. \nRegister here!\n \nJacinta Gallant is a collaborative lawyer\, mediator and conflict educator living in Prince Edward Island\, and working globally. She is recognized internationally for her insightful and experiential approach to teaching and managing conflict\, and has been welcomed as a trainer throughout the Americas\, Europe\, Australia\, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.  Jacinta’s innovative resources\, Our Family in Two Homes\, and Designing Our Future Together help clients prepare to engage deeply\, and productively\, with Family Lawyers\, Mediators and Collaborative Practitioners.  \nJacinta’s podcast\, The Authentic Professional\, focuses on how professionals can bring more of who they are to what they do\, and her latest book\, Going Steady\, helps engage couples in conversations that sustain and nourish their relationship. Jacinta’s ultimate goal is to help conflict professionals engage with clients in a more meaningful way\, manage conflict more effectively\, and get more enjoyment out of this important work. 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/deepening-without-drowning-an-introduction-to-insight-mediation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T100000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Syrian Perspectives for An Inclusive Transition Towards Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\nAs the Assad dictatorship ends\, this is a moment of fragility and of historic importance for the future of Syria and the region. New leadership is emerging to lay the groundwork for what is to come for Syrians and therefore it is a critical moment in which to center the voices of Syrians in the country and the diaspora. Too often policymakers base their decisions on the advice of “experts” and ignore the wisdom of those with lived experience and professional expertise\, people who are at the heart of the violent conflict. \n \nTo address this need MBBI\, CCSD\, the Alliance for Peacebuilding\, ICAN\, Vitol Foundation\, and the Rotary E-Club for World Peace invite you to join us for this first in a series of events focused on the transition in Syria.  \nJoin speakers Collette Bahna\, Author\, Jihan Al Saeid\, CEO of Jasmine Association\, and Suaad Aswad CEO of Change Makers as they share their insights on the transition  in Syria\, including the key challenges\, concerns\, priorities and needs at this time.  \nThis event will be facilitated by Rajaa Altalli\, CCSD Co-Founder\, and Prabha Sankaranarayan\, MBBI President and CEO and will be translated in Arabic and English. \n \nفي هذه اللحظة التاريخية والمفصلية لنهاية دكتاتورية الأسد وتأثيراتها على مستقبل سوريا والمنطقة، تبرز القيادات الجديدة لتضع الأسس لما هو قادم للسوريين. لذا، تعد هذه الفترة حاسمة للتركيز على أصوات السوريين في داخل سوريا وخارجها. غالباً ما يعتمد صناع السياسات على نصائح “الخبراء”، متجاهلين خبرات من عايشوا الصراع بشكل مباشر ولديهم تجربة شخصية ومهنية على أرض الواقع. \nاستجابةً لهذه الحاجة، يدعوكم مركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية ومؤسسة وسطاء خارج الحدود الدولية ومؤسسة فيتول وشبكة العمل الدولية للمجتمع المدني وتحالف بناء السلام ونادي الروتاري الإلكتروني للسلام العالمي للمشاركة في أولى فعاليات سلسلة من اللقاءات التي تركز على المرحلة الانتقالية في سوريا. \nاستمعوا إلى الكاتبة والإعلامية كوليت بهنا، وجيهان السعيد المديرة التنفيذية لجمعية الياسمين، وسعاد أسود المديرة التنفيذية لفريق صانعات التغيير، وهن يشاركن رؤاهن حول المرحلة الانتقالية في سوريا، بما في ذلك التحديات والمخاوف والأولويات والاحتياجات الرئيسية خلال المرحلة المقبلة. \nستُيسر هذا اللقاء كل من رجاء التلي، المؤسسة المشاركة لمركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية، وبرابها شنكرنارايان، رئيسة مجلس إدارة والمديرة التنفيذية لمؤسسة وسطاء خارج الحدود الدولية. ستتوفر الترجمة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية. \nSpeakers: \nColette Bahna is a Syrian writer\, media personality\, and human rights advocate with a diverse and accomplished career. She has authored six books in the field of literature and contributes as a freelance writer to various Arab and international media platforms\, including Alhurra. In addition to her literary work\, Colette has made a significant impact in the field of drama\, having written numerous television series\, films\, and two theatrical plays. Renowned for her dedication to human rights\, she has received several awards recognizing her achievements and contributions. Colette is also an active member of the coordination committee for the “Space for Cooperation” initiative. \nكوليت بهنا  \nكوليت بهنا هي أديبة وإعلامية وكاتبة درامية سورية، تمتلك رصيدًا أدبيًا غنيًا يشمل ستة كتب في مجال الأدب. تعمل ككاتبة حرة (فريلانسر) وكتبت لمجموعة من المواقع الإعلامية العربية والدولية، كان آخرها موقع “الحرة”. أبدعت كوليت في مجال الدراما من خلال تأليف عدد من المسلسلات الدرامية، الأفلام، ومسرحيتين. بجانب نشاطها الأدبي، تُعرف كوليت بدفاعها المستمر عن حقوق الإنسان، وقد حصلت على عدد من الجوائز تقديرًا لإنجازاتها وإسهاماتها. كما أنها عضوة فعّالة في لجنة التنسيق لمبادرة “مساحة من أجل التعاون”. \nJihan Mahaood Al Saeid is a community advocate with extensive experience in project coordination\, education\, and psychosocial support. As chairwoman of the Jasmine Association\, she oversees impactful initiatives like “Grass of Hope” and “Jasmine Oven\,” empowering civil society and supporting displaced communities. With a Sociology degree from Euphrates University\, Jihan has facilitated UNICEF and other local international and local-sponsored art exhibitions\, awareness campaigns\, and educational programs.  \nجيهان السعيد \nناشطة مجتمعية تتمتع بخبرة واسعة في تنسيق المشاريع والتعليم والدعم النفسي والاجتماعي. بصفتها مديرة جمعية الياسمين، تشرف على مبادرات مثل “عشب الأمل” و“فرن الياسمين“، وتمكين المجتمع المدني ودعم المجتمعات النازحة. بعد حصولها على درجة في علم الاجتماع من جامعة الفرات، عملت جيهان على تشكيل المعارض الفنية التي ترعاها اليونيسف وغيرها من المنظمات المحلية والدولية، بالإضافة لحملات التوعية، والبرامج التعليمي \nSuaad Aswad has extensive experience in advocating for women’s and children’s rights in northwest Syria. She previously served as the Director of the Women and Children’s Affairs Office within local councils\, where she played a key role in addressing community needs. From 2019 to 2022\, Suaad worked as the Executive Director for the “Hand in Hand We Build Tomorrow” project\, which focused on raising awareness about the dangers of child marriage in the region. Currently\, she is the Executive Director of the Change Makers Team\, an organization dedicated to empowering women and championing their rights in northwest Syria \nسعاد الأسود : ناشطة مدنية \nعملت مديرة مكتب شؤون المرأة والطفل ضمن المجالس المحلية . عملت كمديرة تنفيذية ضمن مشروع يد بيد نبني الغد ومشروع للتوعية بتزويج القاصرات  في شمال غرب سوريا من 2019 حتى عام .2022 تعمل سعاد حاليا مديرة تنفيذية لفريق صانعات التغيير الذي يعمل بشكل أساسي على دعم قضايا النساء في شمال غرب سوريا.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-syrian-perspectives-for-an-inclusive-transition-towards-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
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SUMMARY:Mediating Water Conflicts: A New Way to Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Mediating Water Conflicts: A New Way to Make a Difference. This 90-minute event will be on February 13th\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm ET (USA. UTC -5) / 9pm Netherlands Time (CET\, UTC +1). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This PeaceConnect session is $10 for non-MBBI members\, $5 for MBBI Members. \nDescription of the webinar: \nMediating water conflicts is a subset of global climate mediation. Unfortunately\, due to climate change\, water conflicts are on the rise: there are conflicts with regard to too much water\, too little water\, polluted water. Or there can be water-related conflicts\, like disputes over fishing in oceans and basins\, water related migration\, etc. etc. These can be on a local level or a more global level. In this webinar\, Linda Reijerkerk\, mediator and former water consultant\, will highlight some of the conflicts she has been mediating\, the specific features of such conflicts and the do’s and don’ts. As in many of these conflicts\, the government is involved\, she will also dive into the aspect of hot-cold conflict dynamics. \nRegister here!\n \nSince 1996 Linda Reijerkerk has been working as an IMI and MfN accredited mediator\, facilitator and coach. Since 2006 Linda Reijerkerk is CEO of CvC\, the Centre for Conflict Resolution and Mediation \, a top-3 Dutch company specialised in training on mediation\, Mutual Gains Approach and negotiation. Mrs. Reijerkerk is a professional coach and mediator for business disputes\, as well as for public law disputes (environmental\, multiparty mediation) and criminal law cases. She has specialized in multiparty and intercultural conflict resolution\, multi stakeholder processes\, consensus building and dialogue and interactive policy formulation\, etc. She is one of the few experts on mediation in water and climate change related conflicts. She has been working in more than 80 different countries on all continents in programmes on climate\, water and energy for the Dutch Development Agency\, the World Bank\, Islamic Development Bank\, EBRD\, African Development Bank\, etc.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/mediating-water-conflicts-a-new-way-to-make-a-difference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Syrian Perspectives on Humanitarian Response and Early Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\nJoin us for another insightful event featuring expert civil society professionals who will discuss the ongoing relief and recovery efforts two years after the devastating earthquake\, the ongoing dire humanitarian crisis facing Syria\, and the broader implications of the most recent US government decision to withhold international funding. Dr. Khuloud Barakeh\, Diana Al-Ali\, and Kafa Al Bashir will share their personal experiences\, and insights into the needs and expectations of local and international stakeholders. This is a critical opportunity to understand how the recent political developments are shaping humanitarian responses and what can be done to support those in need. \nThis event will be facilitated by Rajaa Altalli\, CCSD Co-Founder\, and Prabha Sankaranarayan\, MBBI President and CEO and will be translated in Arabic and English. \nانضموا إلينا في لقاء مع خبيرات من المجتمع المدني السوري اللواتي سيناقشن جهود الإغاثة والتعافي المستمرة بعد عامين من الزلزال المدمر، والأزمة الإنسانية المروعة المستمرة التي تواجه سوريا، ونطاق تداعيات قرار الحكومة الأمريكية الأخير بحجب التمويل الدولي. ستشارك الدكتورة خلود بركة وديانا العلي وكفا البشير تجاربهن الشخصية ورؤيتهن للاحتياجات والمتطلبات من المجتمع المحلي والدولي. إنها فرصة فريدة لفهم مدى تأثير التطورات السياسية الأخيرة على الاستجابات الإنسانية وما يمكن القيام به لدعم المحتاجين. \nستُيسر هذا اللقاء كل من رجاء التلي، المؤسسة المشاركة لمركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية، وبرابها شنكرنارايان، رئيسة مجلس إدارة والمديرة التنفيذية لمؤسسة وسطاء خارج الحدود الدولية. ستتوفر الترجمة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية. \nSpeakers: \nDiana Al-Ali\, Director of Souriana Organization\, \nA community activist and director of the Souriana Organization. Since founding the organization\, she has dedicated her efforts to advocating women empowerment whether economically\, politically or socially\, ensuring they play a vital and influential role in society. Founded in 2018 by a group of activist women\, Souriana focuses on humanitarian efforts\, peacebuilding\, and early recovery\, with a special focus on women’s empowerment. Key projects included economic empowerment initiatives\, a campaign to assist earthquake-affected communities\, and a literacy program for women and girls. \nديانا العلي، مديرة منظمة سوريانا \nناشطة مجتمعية ومديرة منظمة سوريانا. منذ تأسيس المنظمة، كرست جهودها للدفاع عن تمكين المرأة سواء اقتصاديًا أو سياسيًا أو اجتماعيًا، وضمان لعبها دورًا حيويًا ومؤثرًا في المجتمع. تأسست سوريانا في عام 2018 من قبل مجموعة من النساء الناشطات، وتركز على الجهود الإنسانية وبناء السلام والتعافي المبكر، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على تمكين المرأة. تضمنت المشاريع الرئيسية مبادرات التمكين الاقتصادي، وحملة لمساعدة المجتمعات المتضررة من الزلازل، وبرنامج محو الأمية للنساء والفتيات.  \nKhuloud Barakeh: Founder\, Director of Impact Zone \nA Syrian researcher and academic specializing in education and women’s empowerment\, she holds a PhD in Education from the University of Damascus where she later served as an Associate Professor. She has extensive experience in women’s advocacy\, co-founding the “Syrian Women for Democracy” coalition and the “Syrian Women for Peace and Democracy” initiative\, actively engaging in UN negotiations. Her research focuses on gender-based violence\, constitutional gender perspectives\, and CEDAW. She also leads Impact Zone\, a training and consulting firm\, and is a certified trainer in T.O.T. and teacher training. \nد. خلود بركة: \nباحثة وأكاديمية سورية متخصصة في التربية والتمكين النسوي، تحمل دكتوراه في التربية من جامعة دمشق، حيث عملت كأستاذة مشاركة في كلية التربية ودرّست في الجامعة الافتراضية السورية وجامعة دمشق. شاركت في تأسيس تحالف “المرأة السورية من أجل الديمقراطية” ومبادرة “المرأة السورية من أجل السلام والديمقراطية” ولعبت دورًا فاعلًا في المفاوضات مع المبعوث الأممي إلى سوريا.  لديها خبرة في البحث ونشر دراسات حول العنف ضد المرأة، جندرة الدستور، والعمل مع اللجنة المعنية بالقضاء على جميع أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة (اتفاقية سيداو).  كما تدير “إمباكت زون”، وهي شركة متخصصة في التدريب والاستشارات، وهي مدربة معتمدة في تدريب المدربين (T.O.T.) وتدريب المعلمين. \nKafa Al Bashir \nKafa Al-Bashir is a humanitarian activist and development specialist with expertise in human resources\, project management\, and monitoring and evaluation. She has led peacebuilding and community initiatives in conflict-affected areas\, focusing on women’s empowerment\, justice for missing persons\, and sustainable development. As Director of the “Permanent Peace for Development” Organization\, she oversees projects that improve living conditions and strengthen local communities\, with a special emphasis on supporting women in education\, health\, and economic development. \nكفا البشير ناشطة إنسانية ومتخصصة في التنمية، تمتلك خبرة في الموارد البشرية وإدارة المشاريع والرصد والتقييم. قادت مبادرات لبناء السلام وتنمية المجتمع في المناطق المتأثرة بالنزاع، مع التركيز على تمكين المرأة والعدالة للمفقودين والتنمية المستدامة. تشغل حاليًا منصب مديرة منظمة “السلام الدائم من أجل التنمية”، حيث تشرف على مشاريع تهدف إلى تحسين ظروف المعيشة وتعزيز المجتمعات المحلية، مع اهتمام خاص بدعم المرأة في مجالات التعليم والصحة والتنمية الاقتصادية.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-syrian-perspectives-on-humanitarian-response-and-early-recovery/
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