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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
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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
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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
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20231206T143710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T145008Z
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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:20260406T231010
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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240209T214941Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240202T222532Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20231222T192402Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240304T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T194804Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240329T134103Z
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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:20260406T231010
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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:20260406T231010
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240405T122838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T170349Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240604T164837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T164837Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240514T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T171345Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240823T192108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T151532Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240823T192244Z
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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:20260406T231010
CREATED:20240910T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T153010Z
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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:20260406T231010
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T231010
CREATED:20250110T040234Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T231010
CREATED:20241120T220745Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Syrian Perspectives on Promoting Human Rights in Syria
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\n \nThis March\, we commemorate International Women’s Day and the 14th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution. As women’s rights are inseparable from human rights\, this month’s series will feature prominent Syrian human rights activists who will share their insights on the current state of human rights in Syria.  \nTo this day\, over a decade after the start of the revolution and just months following the fall of the Assad regime\, Syria is left to reckon with the widespread human rights violations\, displacement\, and economic hardships. On the frontline are brave women who spearhead the movement demanding equal rights and advocating for increased representation and fair policies.  \nOur speakers Hanan Zahr El-Din\, Walaa Al-Akel\, Muna Abdul-Salam will assess the current landscape of human rights work\, evaluate the challenges and needs\, and discuss the role of civil society and international organizations in shaping the future of human rights in Syria.  \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. \nفي شهر آذار، نحيي اليوم العالمي للمرأة وذكرى الثورة السورية. وبما أن حقوق المرأة لا تنفصل عن حقوق الإنسان، سنخصص لقاء هذا الشهر من سلسلة أصوات التغيير للحوار مع ناشطات سوريات بارزات في مجال حقوق الإنسان، حيث سيشاركن رؤاهن حول الوضع الراهن لحقوق الإنسان في سوريا.  \nفبالرغم من مرور أكثر من عقد على انطلاقة الثورة، وبعد أشهر فقط من سقوط نظام الأسد، لا تزال سوريا تواجه تحديات جسيمة من انتهاكات واسعة لحقوق الإنسان والنزوح والأزمات الاقتصادية المتفاقمة. وفي الخطوط الأمامية للحراك المطالب بالمساواة، تقف النساء للدفاع عن تعزيز التمثيل العادل، واعتماد سياسات منصفة. \n ستناقش الناشطات حنان زهر الدين، وولاء العاقل، ومنى عبد السلام واقع العمل الحقوقي اليوم، وتقيّيم أبرز التحديات والاحتياجات، بالإضافة إلى دور المجتمع المدني والمنظمات الدولية في رسم مستقبل حقوق الإنسان في سوريا.  \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: \nHanan Zahr El-Din: Lawyer\, politician\, human rights activist \nA lawyer and human rights activist specializing in international law and human rights\, with extensive experience in advocating for women’s rights and reforming discriminatory laws. She has contributed to shadow reports for the CEDAW Committee and helped draft constitutional principles with a gender perspective. She has held leadership roles in several human rights organizations\, including the Syrian Women’s Network and “Together for Women’s Issues.” With a background in media\, she has written articles on women’s issues and participated in training programs on constitution-building\, negotiation\, transitional justice\, and international humanitarian law. Since 2011\, she has been actively engaged in human rights and political activism\, striving for justice and democracy in Syria. \nحنان زهر الدين: محامية و سياسية و ناشطة\nمحامية وناشطة حقوقية متخصصة في القانون الدولي وحقوق الإنسان، لها مسيرة طويلة في الدفاع عن حقوق المرأة والمساهمة في إصلاح القوانين التمييزية، من خلال مشاركتها في إعداد تقارير الظل للجنة السيداو وصياغة مبادئ دستورية من منظور جندري. شغلت مناصب قيادية في عدة منظمات حقوقية، منها “شبكة المرأة السورية” و”معًا لدعم قضايا المرأة”. لها خبرة في الإعلام وكتابة المقالات حول قضايا المرأة، كما شاركت في برامج تدريبية حول بناء الدساتير، التفاوض، العدالة الانتقالية، والقانون الدولي الإنساني. منذ 2011، نشطت في الحراك الحقوقي والسياسي، وتسعى لتحقيق العدالة والديمقراطية في سوريا.  \nWalaa Al-Akel: Human Rights Advocate \nWalaa Al-Akel is a human rights advocate with extensive experience in transitional justice\, psychosocial support\, and human rights documentation. She has worked with various organizations facilitating justice sessions\, supporting survivors\, and documenting violations. She is a founding member of the Survivors’ Network and plays a dynamic role in civil society leadership. With a diploma in Administrative and Financial Sciences from Damascus University and ongoing studies in engineering\, she has completed multiple training programs in psychosocial support\, strategic planning\, and crisis response. Walaa remains committed to justice\, survivor support\, and strengthening civil society in Syria. \nولاء العاقل ناشطة في مجال حقوق الإنسان\nولاء العاقل ناشطة في مجال حقوق الإنسان تتمتع بخبرة واسعة في العدالة الانتقالية والدعم النفسي الاجتماعي وتوثيق الانتهاكات. عملت مع عدة منظمات في تيسير جلسات العدالة، ودعم الناجين، وتوثيق الانتهاكات. وهي عضو مؤسس في شبكة الناجيات وتلعب دورًا فاعلًا في قيادة المجتمع المدني. حاصلة على دبلوم في العلوم الإدارية والمالية من جامعة دمشق وتتابع دراستها في الهندسة، كما أكملت العديد من البرامج التدريبية في الدعم النفسي الاجتماعي، والتخطيط الاستراتيجي، والاستجابة للأزمات. تواصل ولاء التزامها بالسعي لتحقيق العدالة، ودعم الناجين، وتعزيز المجتمع المدني في سوريا. \nMuna Abdul-Salam: Activist and Educator \nMuna is feminist activist and educator dedicated to women’s empowerment and gender justice. She is the founder and director of Rose Organization for Support and Empowerment and a founding member of Sara Organization for Combating Violence Against Women\, where she served as Executive Director and led the legal committee supporting survivors of abuse. Muna has played a key role in organizing and leading initiatives on gender-based violence\, child marriage\, women’s political participation\, and youth life skills. Through her advocacy and leadership\, she continues to champion women’s rights and social justice. \nمنى عبد السلام:‏ مربية وناشطة نسوية \n‏مربية وناشطة نسوية، من مؤسسي منظمة روز للدعم والتمكين و مديرتها التنفيذية. عملت في المجال النسوي المدني ومن المؤسسين لمنظمة سارة المناهضة للعنف ضد المرأة  حيث شغلت منصب المديرة التنفيذية لسنوات عدة وترأست اللجنة القانونية متابعة قضايا المعنفات. نظمت وشاركت في العديد من المشاريع وحملات التوعية التي تعنى بحقوق المرأة ومناصرة قضاياها بما في ذلك العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي والتصدي لزواج القاصرات وتعزيز المشاركة السياسية للمرأة وتنمية المهارات الحياتية لليافعين واليافعات.  تواصل منى الدفاع عن قضايا المرأة والعمل من أجل مجتمع أكثر عدالة و مساواة.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-syrian-perspectives-on-promoting-human-rights-in-syria/
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SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Skills - Don't Leave Home Without Them!
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Conflict Resolution Skills – Don’t Leave Home Without Them!. This 90-minute event will be on March 28th\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm ET (USA. UTC -5) and led by Kathy Matchunis. 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!\n \nDubbed\, the “Child Whisperer” by one of her clients\, Kathy Matchunis has a background in education with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and assistant principal.  She is now a life coach and formed the coaching company\, Connecting\, Inc.\, after her career in teaching. She assists clients in finding  solutions to challenges in the areas of relationships\, parenting\, communication as well as professional and personal growth\, using conflict resolution techniques\, enabling her clients to live more peaceful lives. Kathy published her first book\, “Positive Parenting- How to Connect and Engage with Your Child” in 2018. She has produced many informational videos on a variety of topics which present challenges in daily living. Kathy is available for consulting and coaching. She can be contacted through her Connecting\, Inc. website: www.connectinginc.net or at her email: kathy@connectinginc.net.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/conflict-resolution-skills-dont-leave-home-without-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Syrian Youth Perspectives on Peace and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\n \nJoin us for a compelling and timely conversation with courageous Syrian youth activists leading change in their communities. These young changemakers have been at the forefront of civic engagement\, advocacy\, and peacebuilding efforts across Syria — and now\, they’re sharing their stories with the world. \nIn this robust discussion\, they’ll speak candidly about: \n\nThe evolving role of youth in Syria’s political transition\nThe challenges they face on the ground\nWhat it takes to create space for meaningful youth participation in shaping peace and democracy\n\nYou’ll also hear personal reflections on their journeys\, bold ideas for a post-conflict Syria\, and a vision for a more inclusive\, just\, and democratic future. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from the voices of Syria’s next generation of leaders. \nThis event will be facilitated by Rajaa Altalli\, CCSD Co-Founder\, and Helena Grönberg\, ICAN Program Director – Better Peace Initiative (BPI) and will be translated in Arabic and English. \n  \nانضموا إلينا في جلسة جلسة حوارية مميزة مع شابتين سوريتين ناشطات في مجالات السلام والديمقراطية، حيث يشاركن تجاربهن الملهمة ورؤيتهن لمستقبل سوريا حيث يقفن في الصفوف الأمامية للعمل المدني، والمناصرة، وبناء السلام في مختلف أنحاء سوريا — واليوم، يشاركن العالم قصصهن وتجاربهن. \nفي هذا النقاش الصريح والمُلهم، ستتحدث المشاركات عن:  \n\nالدور المتطور للشباب في المرحلة الانتقالية السياسية في سوريا\nالتحديات التي يواجهونها على الأرض\nوكيف يمكن خلق مساحات حقيقية لمشاركة الشباب في صنع السلام وترسيخ الديمقراطية\n\nكما سيقدمن تأملات شخصية من رحلاتهن، وأفكار جريئة لسوريا ما بعد النزاع، ورؤى طموحة لمستقبل أكثر عدلاً وشمولاً وديمقراطية. \nلا تفوّتوا هذه الفرصة الفريدة للاستماع مباشرة إلى أصوات الجيل القادم من القادة في سوريا. \nستُيسر هذا اللقاء كل من رجاء التلي، المؤسسة المشاركة لمركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية، وهلينا غرونبيرغ الشبكة الدولية للعمل المجتمعي المدني. ستتوفر الترجمة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية. \nSpeakers: \nYara Haj Ersan is committed to advancing democratic values and civic engagement in Syria. With hands-on experience in the humanitarian and development sectors\, she contributes to youth empowerment and democratic resilience. As a participant in a CCSD’s program to strengthen youth-led civil society organizations for sustainable peace\, Yara continues to be at the forefront of efforts to create lasting\, community-driven change. She facilitated community dialogues\, led awareness and advocacy sessions\, conducted key informant interviews and focus groups with displaced populations\, and coordinated activities that promoted accountability and participation. With a background in Computer Systems Engineering\, she blends technical expertise with grassroots activism to foster inclusive spaces where young people can shape their future and drive positive change. \nيارا حج حرسان: ناشطة شبابية\n​​يارا شابة سورية ناشطة تكرّس جهودها لتعزيز القيم الديمقراطية والمشاركة المجتمعية في سوريا. ومن خلال خبرتها العملية في القطاعين الإنساني والتنموي، تسهم في تمكين الشباب وتعزيز صمود المجتمعات في وجه التحديات. شاركت يارا في أحد برامج مركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية الهادف إلى دعم منظمات المجتمع المدني الشبابية، والمساهمة في بناء السلام المستدام. ومن خلال هذا الدور، كانت في طليعة الجهود الهادفة لإحداث تغيير مجتمعي حقيقي من الداخل. قادت جلسات حوارية مع أفراد المجتمع، ونظّمت حملات توعية ومناصرة، وأجرت مقابلات معمّقة ومجموعات تركيز مع النازحين وضحايا الحرب، كما نسّقت أنشطة تشجع على الشفافية والمساءلة والمشاركة المجتمعية. تحمل يارا شهادة في هندسة نظم الحاسوب، وتوظف خبراتها التقنية إلى جانب نشاطها الميداني لخلق مساحات شاملة تمكّن الشباب من المساهمة الفاعلة في بناء مستقبلهم ودفع عجلة التغيير الإيجابي. \nJawaher Yassin has a background in chemistry and a deep commitment to social change. Jawaher is a Syrian civic activist with extensive experience in youth and women’s empowerment\, community development\, and cultural dialogue. She founded Khayzaran Cultural Forum\, which promotes social awareness through cultural dialogue. As a member of the youth cohort at the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD)\, she has actively participated in youth forums and peacebuilding workshops. Her work extends to several respected organizations\, including where she has led advocacy\, project management\, and conflict resolution training. Through every role\, she remains committed to creating safe\, inclusive spaces where young people—especially women—can lead\, collaborate\, and drive transformative change in their communities. \nجواهر ياسن: ناشطة شبابية \n​​جواهر ناشطة مدنية سورية تتميز بخبرة واسعة في مجالات تمكين الشباب والنساء، والتنمية المجتمعية، وتعزيز الحوار الثقافي. تحمل شهادة في الكيمياء، لكنها اختارت أن تسخّر معرفتها وشغفها في خدمة العمل المجتمعي والسعي نحو التغيير الإيجابي. أسست منتدى “خيزران الثقافي” ليكون مساحة تفاعلية تنشر الوعي من خلال الثقافة والحوار. ساهمت جواهر ضمن مشاركتها في برنامج الشباب التابع لمركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية في تنظيم ملتقيات شبابية وورش عمل لبناء السلام، وشاركت بفعالية في جهود تهدف إلى تعزيز دور الشباب في مجتمعاتهم. كما عملت مع عدد من المنظمات المحلية والدولية، وتولت مهام في مجال إدارة المشاريع، التدريب على حل النزاعات، والمناصرة لقضايا المجتمع. تسعى جواهر في كل ما تقوم به إلى خلق بيئة آمنة وشاملة تمنح الشباب – وخاصة النساء – فرصة للتعبير، والقيادة، والمساهمة في صناعة مستقبل أفضل. ناشطة مدنية سورية تحمل شهادة في الكيمياء، وتتمتع بخبرة واسعة في العمل المجتمعي وتمكين النساء والشباب. تشغل حالياً منصب منسقة الداخل في شبكة المرأة السورية، ومديرة جمعية “بصمة أمل”، وعضو مجلس إدارة في فريق “الأيادي الذهبية”. كما أسست منتدى “خيزران” الثقافي لتعزيز الوعي المجتمعي عبر الثقافة. شاركت ضمن “مشروع الشباب” لمركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية كعضو في “المجموعة الستين”، وساهمت في تنظيم منتديات شبابية وتدريبات في بناء السلام. لديها تجارب مع منظمات محلية ودولية مثل IRC و”بسمة وزيتونة” و”دارنا”، وتُدرّب في مجالات المناصرة، إدارة المشاريع، وحل النزاعات. تؤمن بأهمية تمكين الشباب وخلق مساحات آمنة للقيادة والمشاركة.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-syrian-youth-perspectives-on-peace-and-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T113000
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Peer Mediation: Past\, Present\, and Future. This 90-minute event will be on May 16th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am ET (USA. UTC -5) and led by Priscilla Prutzman. 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!\nAbstract: This presentation will focus on how and where in-school peer mediation started\, what caused it to decrease and how it is being used today. Priscilla Prutzman is co-founder and Executive Director of Creative Response to Conflict (CRC) located just north of New York City. She is a co-author of The Standards of Peer Mediation published by the Association of Conflict Resolution and has written many articles on Conflict Resolution Education. She will share her experiences from the eighties to the present time about school based peer mediation programs.\n \nBio: Priscilla Prutzman\, a pioneer in the field of conflict resolution\, is a renowned trainer and facilitator. She has worked with dozens of schools in the tri-state area and teaches Conflict Resolution in Education at SUNY New Paltz\, a graduate course in the Humanistic/Multicultural Education program. Priscilla has taught alternatives to violence and mediation in several prisons and re-entry programs. Priscilla regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is on the Fulbright Roster for Peace and Conflict Resolution\, and has written many articles and books on mediation\, conflict resolution\, bias awareness\, bullying prevention and intervention\, and restorative practices. She is co-author of the Peer Mediation Standards of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) and has received recognition including the National Peace Foundation Peacemaker Award\, the Peace and Justice Studies Association Peacemaker of the Year Award\,  the 1st annual William Kreidler Award for service to the field of conflict resolution\, and the Diversity and Equity Award from ACR. She is currently working in several New York City Schools\, helping implement a whole-school approach to restorative practices.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/peer-mediation-past-present-and-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Global Reflections on Resilience and Political Transitions (May)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\n \nIn the May session of our Voices for Change series\, we will focus on the valuable lessons learned from the experiences of countries that have navigated political transitions. This conversation will feature speakers from diverse national backgrounds who have been directly involved in and have studied transitions toward democracy\, inclusion\, and justice. \nOur guests will share their insights into the specific challenges their countries faced — ranging from rebuilding institutions and transitional justice to social reconciliation. They will address how they overcame/are overcoming those complexities to lay the foundations for more democratic and inclusive societies.  \nThe discussion will explore what Syrians can learn from these global experiences and how such lessons might be adapted and applied in the Syrian context as it seeks a path forward. \nThis session will not only inform but will inspire. By fostering a cross-border dialogue on resilience\, civic engagement\, and democratic values\, we hope to encourage Syrians—inside the country and in the diaspora—to reflect on the opportunities that come with political transitions and to imagine possibilities for a future Syria rooted in justice\, equity\, and pluralism. \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 جلسة شهر أيار من سلسلة أصوات التغيير، نسلّط الضوء على الدروس المستفادة من تجارب دول مرّت بمراحل انتقال سياسي، حيث نستضيف متحدثات من بلدان مختلفة ممن شاركوا في هذه التحولات أو قاموا بدراستها عن قرب. ستشارك الضيفات تجاربهن حول كيفية تجاوز التحديات المرتبطة بإعادة بناء المؤسسات، وتحقيق العدالة الانتقالية، والمصالحة المجتمعية، وصولاً إلى بناء مجتمعات أكثر ديمقراطية وشمولاً. \nتهدف هذه الجلسة إلى إلهام الجمهور السوري، سواء داخل البلاد أو في الشتات، للتفكير في كيفية الاستفادة من هذه التجارب العالمية في رسم ملامح مستقبل أكثر عدلاً وحرية وتنوعاً لسوريا. كما تسعى الجلسة إلى تحفيز الحوار حول أهمية المشاركة المدنية، وتعزيز القيم الديمقراطية، وبناء شبكات تضامن تتجاوز الحدود الجغرافية. \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: \nDr. Edita Tahiri is a prominent leader of Kosovo’s independence movement\, with over 30 years of experience in foreign policy\, peace negotiations\, and post-conflict transitions. She has served in several positions for Kosova\, including Deputy Prime Minister\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Minister of Dialogue\, and a five-term Member of Parliament. As Kosovo’s Chief Negotiator in the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia (2011-2017)\, she signed the first-ever agreement between Kosovo and Serbia. Dr. Tahiri was the only woman peace negotiator in the Balkans during key international peace processes\, including the Rambouillet Conference (1999). She chairs the Regional Women’s Lobby in Southeast Europe (RWLSEE) and is an active member of Women Waging Peace. She is a Fulbright Scholar and speaks Albanian\, English\, Croatian\, Serbian\, and Turkish. \nالدكتورة إديتا تاهيري\nالدكتورة إديتا تاهيري هي من أبرز قيادات حركة استقلال كوسوفو، وتتمتع بخبرة تزيد عن ٣٠ عاماً في مجالات السياسة الخارجية، مفاوضات السلام، والتحولات ما بعد النزاعات. شغلت مناصب رفيعة منها نائبة رئيس الوزراء، وزيرة الخارجية، وزيرة الحوار، وعضوة في البرلمان لخمسة دورات. قادت فريق التفاوض الكوسوفي في الحوار الذي يسّره الاتحاد الأوروبي مع صربيا (٢٠١١-٢٠١٧)، ووقّعت أول اتفاقية رسمية بين البلدين. كانت المرأة الوحيدة المشاركة كمفاوضة سلام في منطقة البلقان ضمن مؤتمرات سلام دولية بارزة، منها مؤتمر رامبوييه (١٩٩٩). تترأساً شبكة اللوبي النسائي الإقليمي في جنوب شرق أوروبا  منذ عشرين عام (RWLSEE)، وهي عضو في شبكة “نساء يصنعن السلام” (Women Waging Peace). \nDr. Bernedette Muthien is a Research Fellow in the Office of International Affairs at the University of the Free State. With senior roles in academia\, government\, and civil society across South Africa and beyond\, she is a seasoned researcher\, facilitator\, and poet. She has over 200 publications and presentations\, many translated into 17 languages. A Fulbright-Amy Biehl Fellow at Stanford\, she holds advanced degrees in Political Studies from the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Bernedette co-founded the African Peace Research and Education Association and serves on multiple international advisory boards focused on peace\, security\, and cultural rights. \nالدكتورة بيرنادت موثين\nالدكتورة بيرنادت موثين باحثة زميلة في مكتب الشؤون الدولية بجامعة فري ستيت. شغلت مناصب رفيعة في الأوساط الأكاديمية والمجتمع المدني والحكومة في جنوب إفريقيا وخارجها، وتُعد باحثة وميسّرة وشاعرة متميزة. لديها أكثر من 200 منشور ومداخلة في مؤتمرات، وقد تُرجم العديد منها إلى 17 لغة. حصلت على زمالة فولبرايت-آمي بيل في جامعة ستانفورد، وتحمل درجات عليا في الدراسات السياسية من جامعتي كيب تاون وستلينبوش. شاركت في تأسيس الرابطة الإفريقية لأبحاث وتعليم السلام، وتعمل في عدة مجالس استشارية دولية تُعنى بالسلام والأمن وحقوق الإنسان والثقافة. 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-global-reflections-on-resilience-and-political-transitions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T231010
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SUMMARY:Proactive Restorative Justice in School Violence Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Proactive Restorative Justice in School Violence Prevention. This 90-minute event will be on June 6th\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm ET (USA. UTC -5) and led by Mara I. Hernández. 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!\nAbstract: In this presentation I will share progress in an action-research project that seeks to implement and evaluate an intervention model for the effective prevention of violence and discrimination\, replicable in any high school or higher education institution. The intervention is an experiential workshop con “Proactive Restorative Practices for the Prevention of Violence and Discrimination” that seeks to raise awareness among all members of the community – students\, teachers and administrative staff – regarding what types of behaviors constitute violence and negatively impact coexistence\, based on the exchange of experiences in a safe space for dialogue. The workshop also provides an introduction to proactive restorative practice as an approach to prevention and early response to harmful behaviors. The project incorporates practices and principles of education for peace and restorative justice\, as well as gender\, human rights and masculinity perspectives\, with aim of impacting three root causes of violence and discrimination: (a) environments that reward or tolerate violence\, (b) beliefs and attitudes of superiority linked to structural inequalities\, and (c) lack of collaborative capabilities. I will provide a brief overview of the theoretical framework and pedagogical approach of the workshop offered in different departments of UNAM in the context of the project\, as well as preliminary findings that have emerged\, both qualitatively and quantitatively.\n  \nBio: Mara I. Hernández has more than 20 years of experience as practitioner and academic in the fields of conflict resolution\, mediation\, consensus facilitation\, violence prevention and restorative justice. She holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)\, where she specialized in negotiation and democratic theory\, and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University. She is also a certified mediator from the Harvard Law School. \n \nMara is founder and Executive Director at Diálogo\, Innovación y Cambio (Dialogica)\, an innovation lab and consulting firm in her field of expertise\, and founding member of the Consensus Building Institute Global Network\, established to share expertise in the field among practitioners world wide. She also teaches at UNAM where she has led the implementation of alternative dispute resolution for the Ombuds Office and currently leads an action-research project in violence and discrimination prevention in highschool and higher educación. As an international mediator and consensus facilitator\, she has worked in Brazil\, Nicaragua\, Chile and Ecuador. She has consulted for the UN\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, the National Endowment for Democracy\, the International Center for Transitional Justice\, the Mexican Senate\, the World Bank\, USAID and the Canadian Government\, among others. She has published several books such as “Negociación Política en Democracia” [Political Negotiations in Democracy] and “Resolución de Conflictos\, Justicia Restaurativa y Atención a la Violencia de Género en Ámbitos Universitarios” [Conflict Resolution\, Restorative Justice and Gendered Violence in University Settings].
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/proactive-restorative-justice-in-school-violence-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250611T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T231010
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SUMMARY:MBB Europe Launch Event!
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you and your colleagues to celebrate the launch of MBB-Europe\, the European collaboration region of Mediators Beyond Borders International in The Hague\, City of Peace and Justice in the Netherlands. \nPlease join us in person or virtually on Wednesday\, 11 June 2025 between 3 PM and 6 PM CET for a celebration to officially launch the establishment of our foundation in Europe. \nWe aim to connect community mediation organisations across the region to promote knowledge sharing and best practices\, and to amplify the essential work being done by community mediators to promote social and community cohesion across European towns and cities. We will be joined by representatives of the Municipality of The Hague\, founders of Mediators Beyond Borders\, international mediators\, peacebuilders and many others concerned about peace and justice in Europe and beyond. We will provide food and drink and time for networking.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/mbb-europe-launch-event/
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