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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/
LOCATION:NY
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T163000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T153000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T113000
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
CREATED:20250414T191931Z
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
CREATED:20250421T204701Z
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
CREATED:20250513T170302Z
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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:20260407T021508
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250611T150000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
CREATED:20250611T181700Z
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Global Reflections on Resilience and Political Transitions (June)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\n \nJoin us for another compelling session in our Voices for Change series\, featuring two trailblazing women who have led transformative efforts for peace\, justice\, and political inclusion in their home countries of Sri Lanka and Yemen. Through decades of frontline work—from peace negotiations and ceasefire mediation to grassroots organizing and political advocacy—Visaka Dharmadasa and Dr. Bilqis Abu-Osba have challenged exclusion\, elevated women’s leadership\, and forged new paths for civic participation in the midst of conflict and transition. \nTogether\, they will reflect on the power of civic leadership in times of crisis\, the critical importance of inclusive national dialogue\, and how women’s voices and experiences shape more just and sustainable futures. Drawing on their lived experiences and strategic engagement with governments\, communities\, and international actors\, they will explore how inclusive processes can heal divided societies\, reclaim public space\, and ensure that transitions center human rights and dignity. Their insights offer not only powerful inspiration but also concrete lessons for Syrians seeking to navigate complex political realities and build a future grounded in justice\, accountability\, and democratic values. \nانضموا إلينا في جلسة جديدة من سلسلة أصوات من أجل التغيير، حيث نلتقي شخصيتين نسائيتين بارزتين كان لهما دور محوري في دفع جهود السلام والعدالة وتوسيع المشاركة السياسية في بلديهما: سريلانكا واليمن. على مدار عقود من العمل الميداني، من التفاوض على اتفاقات السلام والوساطة في وقف إطلاق النار إلى تنظيم الحملات الشعبية والعمل السياسي، قادت فيساكا دارماداسا و الدكتورة بلقيس أبو أصبع مسارات جديدة لمشاركة النساء ورفض الإقصاء، وأسهمتا في تمكين المجتمعات في ظل الصراعات والتحولات. \nستناقش الضيفتان أهمية القيادة المجتمعية في أوقات الأزمات، ودور الحوار الوطني الشامل في تجاوز الانقسامات، وكيف يمكن لصوت المرأة وتجربتها أن يساهما في بناء مستقبل أكثر عدلاً واستدامة. وبالاستناد إلى تجاربهما الشخصية وعلاقاتهما الممتدة مع الحكومات والمجتمع المدني والجهات الدولية، ستستعرضان كيف يمكن للعمليات الشاملة أن تداوي المجتمعات المنقسمة، وتستعيد الحيز العام، وتضمن أن تكون مسارات التحول مرتكزة إلى كرامة الإنسان وحقوقه. \nمداخلاتهما لا تقتصر على مشاركة التجارب، بل تقدم رؤى ودروسًا عملية مهمة للسوريين الساعين لفهم الواقع السياسي المعقّد وبناء مستقبل يقوم على العدالة والمساءلة والقيم الديمقراطية. \nSpeakers: \nVisaka Dharmadasa is the founder and Chair of the Association of War Affected Women and Parents of Servicemen Missing in Action. A key peacebuilder during Sri Lanka’s civil war\, she helped broker the ceasefire between the government and the LTTE and united women across conflict lines. She educates soldiers and leaders on international humanitarian law and promotes UN Resolution 1325 on women\, peace\, and security. Visaka trains women for political leadership and power sharing\, and in 2023 facilitated a historic dialogue between Buddhist monks and the Tamil diaspora\, resulting in the six-point Himalaya Declaration. Her work has earned multiple honors\, including the 2006 Humanitarian Award from InterAction (Washington D.C.)\, the 2022 Human Rights Salutation\, and the 2024 USIP Women Building Peace Award. A nominee for the 2005 collective Nobel Peace Prize\, she has advised the Sri Lankan government and international bodies on reconciliation and human rights. She is affiliated with numerous peace networks\, including WASL\, GPPAC\, and the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders\, and holds a Harvard degree in negotiations\, mediation\, and women’s security. \nفيساكا دارماداسا هي مؤسسة ورئيسة جمعية النساء المتأثرات بالحرب وأهالي الجنود المفقودين أثناء الخدمة. تُعد من أبرز الشخصيات النسائية التي ساهمت في بناء السلام خلال الحرب الأهلية في سريلانكا، حيث لعبت دورًا محوريًا في التوسط لوقف إطلاق النار بين الحكومة وجبهة نمور التاميل، وتمكنت من جمع النساء من مختلف الأطراف المتنازعة للعمل سويًا من أجل السلام. تعمل فيساكا على توعية الجنود والقادة المجتمعيين بالقوانين الدولية الإنسانية، وتروج لقرار مجلس الأمن ١٣٢٥ بشأن المرأة والسلام والأمن. كما تُدرّب النساء على القيادة السياسية والمشاركة في صنع القرار. في عام ٢٠٢٣ نظّمت حوارًا تاريخيًا بين رهبان بوذيين وممثلين عن الشتات التاميلي، نتج عنه “إعلان الهملايا” المكوّن من ست نقاط، والذي حظي بدعم من أعلى السلطات في البلاد. نالت تقديرًا واسعًا لجهودها، من بينها جائزة العمل الإنساني لعام ٢٠٠٦ من منظمة InterAction بواشنطن، وجائزة تكريم حقوق الإنسان لعام ٢٠٢٢ وجائزة بناء السلام من معهد الولايات المتحدة للسلام لعام ٢٠٢٤. رُشحت مع مجموعة نساء لنيل جائزة نوبل للسلام عام ٢٠٠٥، وشاركت في تقديم المشورة لحكومة سريلانكا وجهات دولية حول المصالحة وحقوق الإنسان. تنتمي لعدة شبكات دولية للسلام، وتحمل شهادة من جامعة هارفارد في التفاوض والوساطة وأمن النساء.\nDr. Bilqis Abu-Osba is a professor of political science and gender studies at Sana’a University\, with extensive experience in government\, civil society\, and humanitarian work. She served as Vice-President of Yemen’s Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption and has represented Yemen and Yemeni women at numerous international forums. In 2005\, she founded the Awam Cultural Development Foundation to support women’s political participation. Dr. Abu-Osba has played a key role in establishing networks and alliances advocating for women and youth\, particularly during Yemen’s transitional period. During the National Dialogue Conference\, she led advocacy campaigns to amplify women’s voices. She has participated in three rounds of peace negotiations—in Kuwait\, Geneva\, and Sweden—and was among the women invited to the signing of the Riyadh Agreement. She currently serves on the Women’s Advisory Group to the UN Envoy to Yemen and is a member of the political committee from the Riyadh consultations. She also contributes to the consultation and reconciliation body supporting Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council\, continuing her vital role in advancing peace and political inclusion \nفيساكا دارماداسا هي مؤسسة ورئيسة جمعية النساء المتأثرات بالحرب وأهالي الجنود المفقودين أثناء الخدمة. تُعد من أبرز الشخصيات النسائية التي ساهمت في بناء السلام خلال الحرب الأهلية في سريلانكا، حيث لعبت دورًا محوريًا في التوسط لوقف إطلاق النار بين الحكومة وجبهة نمور التاميل، وتمكنت من جمع النساء من مختلف الأطراف المتنازعة للعمل سويًا من أجل السلام. تعمل فيساكا على توعية الجنود والقادة المجتمعيين بالقوانين الدولية الإنسانية، وتروج لقرار مجلس الأمن ١٣٢٥ بشأن المرأة والسلام والأمن. كما تُدرّب النساء على القيادة السياسية والمشاركة في صنع القرار. في عام ٢٠٢٣ نظّمت حوارًا تاريخيًا بين رهبان بوذيين وممثلين عن الشتات التاميلي، نتج عنه “إعلان الهملايا” المكوّن من ست نقاط، والذي حظي بدعم من أعلى السلطات في البلاد. نالت تقديرًا واسعًا لجهودها، من بينها جائزة العمل الإنساني لعام ٢٠٠٦ من منظمة InterAction بواشنطن، وجائزة تكريم حقوق الإنسان لعام ٢٠٢٢ وجائزة بناء السلام من معهد الولايات المتحدة للسلام لعام ٢٠٢٤. رُشحت مع مجموعة نساء لنيل جائزة نوبل للسلام عام ٢٠٠٥، وشاركت في تقديم المشورة لحكومة سريلانكا وجهات دولية حول المصالحة وحقوق الإنسان. تنتمي لعدة شبكات دولية للسلام، وتحمل شهادة من جامعة هارفارد في التفاوض والوساطة وأمن النساء.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-global-reflections-on-resilience-and-political-transitions-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle for Connection and Healing in Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In these deeply painful and uncertain times\, when war touches lives near and far\, many of us carry heavy hearts—grief\, fear\, anger\, or helplessness. To hold space for each other and create a moment of calm amid the storm\, we invite you to join a Listening Circle. \nThis is not a space for debate or discussion\, but for sharing\, witnessing\, and being heard—a space where everyone’s voice matters\, and silence is welcome too. Together\, we will listen with compassion\, speak with honesty\, and hold each other with care. While this space is especially intended for members of the Iranian diaspora and those with ties to Iran\, it is open to everyone—all are welcome\, wherever you come from and however you’re holding the world right now. \n\nWhat: Listening Circle – Sharing our feelings in a thoughtful and respectful space\nWhere: Zoom link. Register here.\nWhen: June 29th at 9-10:30 AM PT | 12-1:30 pm ET | 7:30-9 PM Tehran\nWhy: For healing\, connection\, and building bridges in our communities\nSimultaneous translation in Farsi will be available\n\nNo preparation is needed—just bring your full self. You are welcome to speak\, or simply listen. Let us gather in solidarity\, to hold space for grief and resilience\, and to remember our shared humanity. \nCome as you are. All are welcome. \nWith care\, \nElahe Amani\, Elika Dadsetan-Foley\, DG Mawn\, and Prabha Sankaranarayan\nWIN\, VISONS Inc.\, NAFCM\, and MBBI\n \n  \n\n\nدوست گرامی\nدر این دوران سخت و پر رنج، که جنگ زندگی‌ ما را در دور و نزدیک لمس کرده است، بسیاری از ما دل‌هایی مملو از اندوه و غم، اضطراب و نگرانی، خشم و درماندگی داریم. گرد هم اییم و در فضایی امن و با ارامش به گفتگو بنشینیم . از شما برای شنیدن و شنیده شدن دعوت میکنیم.\n\nاین فضا برای بحث و گفتگو و به اشتراک گذاشتن نظرات شما نه مناظره و جدل ٫ تجربه و احساس شما و شنیده شدن است – فضایی که در آن صدای همه مهم است و پذیرای سکوت نیز هستیم. با صداقت صحبت میکنیم ٫ با شفقت گوش میدهیم و از یکدیگر مراقبت می‌کنیم. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nموضوع: حلقه و دایره ای برای گوش دادن – به اشتراک گذاشتن احساسات و نظراتمان در فضایی  و صمیمانه و محترمانه\nمکان: لینک زوم. اینجا ثبت نام کنید.\nزمان: ۲۹  ژوئن ساعت ۹-۱۰:۳۰ صبح به وقت غرب امریکا  |۱۲-۱:۳۰ بعد از ظهر به وقت شرق امریکا | ۱۹:۳۰-۲۱ تهران\nترجمه همزمان به زبان فارسی در دسترس خواهد بود\n\nهیچ آمادگی قبلی لازم نیست . می‌توانید صحبت کنید یا فقط گوش دهید. بیایید تا با همبستگی دور هم جمع شویم تا فضایی برای به اشتراک گذاشتن نظرات٫ احساساتمان  و تاب‌آوری داشته باشیم و انسانیت مشترکمان را به یاد بیاوریم. به همه خوش آمد میگوییم.\nبا احترام\nالهه امانی، الیکا دادستان-فولی، دی جی ماون و پرابا سانکارانارایان
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/listening-circle-for-connection-and-healing-in-times-of-crisis/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
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SUMMARY:From Exploitation to Empowerment: Addressing Sex Trafficking Through Peacebuilding\, Policy\, and the Power of Story
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description:\n \nSex trafficking is not only a human rights violation — it is a symptom of deeper systemic issues tied to global conflict\, displacement\, and gender-based oppression. This HLPF 2025 side event brings together global thought leaders\, policy advocates\, trauma-informed practitioners\, and a survivor leader to explore the intersection of sex trafficking with peacebuilding\, conflict resolution\, and international policy reform.\n \nHosted by Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) in collaboration with Harvard GlobalWE and Teach Train Transform (TTT)\, this workshop will highlight innovative neuroscience-based approaches to healing trauma\, uplifting survivor voices through storytelling\, and reshaping global narratives through justice-centered diplomacy.\n \nWe will examine how trauma-informed peacebuilding and survivor-informed policy can disrupt cycles of exploitation\, and how international collaboration is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an in-person event at AAA ICDR’s offices in New York City\, as a side event to the High Level Political Forum of the United Nations.\n \nJoin us for this urgent\, solution-driven conversation that centers women’s voices\, global action\, and systemic change.\nRegister here
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/from-exploitation-to-empowerment-addressing-sex-trafficking-through-peacebuilding-policy-and-the-power-of-story/
LOCATION:AAA ICDR\, 150 East 42nd St\, 17th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
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SUMMARY:Peacebuilding: Finding Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Peacebuilding: Finding Common Ground. This 90-minute event will be on September 9th\, 2025\, at 9:00 am (Hawaii time) | 3:00 pm ET (USA. UTC -5) and led by José Barzola. 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!\nDescription: Join us to learn about the importance of developing healthy positive relationships through peacebuilding. Learn about the power of language\, conflict styles\, positive versus negative peace\, coping strategies for managing conflict\, and much more. This session will be conducted via Zoom Meeting\, participants may use their microphones and video cameras.\nBio: José Barzola is dedicated to fostering harmony and cooperation by building collaborative communities through inclusive dialogue\, conflict transformation\, and sustainable partnerships. With a passion for nonviolence and social change\, he empowers individuals and groups to create peaceful\, resilient environments where everyone can thrive. His work centers on nurturing relationships that transcend cultural barriers and addressing issues of belonging and connection. A highly organized higher education administrator\, José brings over 20 years of experience in student development\, academic affairs\, and cross-sector leadership. He has served as an affiliate faculty member at the Matsunaga Institute for Peace at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa\, where he teaches courses on peace and conflict transformation. For over a decade\, José has supported universities\, nonprofit organizations\, and international partners as a professional mediator and facilitator. Within the Hawaiʻi community\, he currently serves as an Adjunct Fellow with the East-West Center’s Education Program\, a Peace Educator with Ceeds of Peace\, an Advisor with the Interfaith Alliance of Hawaiʻi\, and a Board Member with both the Conflict Resolution Alliance and the Maui Historical Society.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/peacebuilding-finding-common-ground/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T021508
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: From Political Transition to Transformation a Conversation Between Syrian and Afghan Women
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\nJoin us as we listen to Syrian and Afghan women in dialogue\, amplifying their insights\, best practices\, and calls to action for building a future rooted in resilience and transformation. \nSpeakers Palwasha Hassan and Sema Nassar will reflect on their experiences of leading through moments of profound transition. Coming from two regions that have faced conflict\, upheaval\, and shifting political landscapes\, these women will share how they have mobilized communities\, built resilient civil society structures\, and drawn on the strength of diaspora networks to sustain hope and drive change. \nThe dialogue will spotlight the critical role of women’s leadership in contexts of transition\, explore the lessons learned from their journeys and the strategies that have enabled them to transform challenges into opportunities for stronger\, more inclusive communities. \n📅 September 18\, 2025\n🕒10-11:30 AM New York | 5-6:30 PM Damascus | 4-5:50 PM CET \nأصوات من أجل التغيير: من الانتقال إلى التحول – حوار بين نساء سوريات وأفغانيات \nفي إطار سلسلة أصوات التغيير، يستضيف مركز المجتمع المدني والديمقراطية حوارًا افتراضيًا يجمع بين قياديات سوريات وأفغانيات لتبادل الخبرات حول أدوار النساء في فترات التحول السياسي والاجتماعي. \nستقدّم بالواشا حسن وسيما نصّار رؤى معمّقة تستند إلى تجاربهما في القيادة خلال مراحل مليئة بالتحديات والتحولات السياسية في بلادهن. ومن خلال هذا الحوار، ستسلطان الضوء على سبل تعبئة المجتمعات المحلية، وبناء مؤسسات مجتمع مدني أكثر صلابة واستدامة، وكذلك على دور الجاليات في الشتات في دعم مسارات التغيير والحفاظ على الأمل. \nكما يتناول اللقاء الدور الجوهري لقيادة النساء في سياقات الانتقال، والدروس المستفادة من تجاربهن، والاستراتيجيات التي مكّنتهن من تحويل التحديات إلى فرص لبناء مجتمعات أكثر شمولًا وتماسكًا، وصولًا إلى مستقبل يرتكز على الصمود والرؤية المشتركة. \n📅 التاريخ: ١٨ أيلول ٢٠٢٥\n🕒 التوقيت: ١٠ – ١١:٣٠صباحًا بتوقيت نيويورك | ٥ – ٦.٣٠ مساءً بتوقيت دمشق | ٤– ٥:٣٠مساءً بتوقيت أوروبا الوسطى \n  \nSpeakers: \nSema Nassar is a human rights defender with a focus on detainees and forcibly disappeared persons. Since the early stages of the Syrian conflict\, she worked on documenting human rights violations and sexual violence in detention centers. Sema contributed to numerous reports and policy papers on documentation\, gender-sensitive accountability\, and legislation concerning missing persons\, including work with the Conflict and Civicness Research Group at LSE IDEAS. She is a co-founder of multiple initiatives\, such as the ‘We’ Network for WHRD in the MENA region and Urnammu for Justice and Human Rights. Sema continues to share her expertise with civic actors and support feminist initiatives in the diaspora\, and serves as an investigator with Dar Justice and as a research consultant at the LSE Middle East Centre. \nسما نصّار\nسما نصّار ناشطة حقوقية كرّست جهودها لقضايا المعتقلين والمختفين قسراً. منذ بدايات النزاع في سوريا، انخرطت في توثيق انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان والعنف الجنسي داخل مراكز الاحتجاز، وأسهمت في إعداد تقارير وأوراق سياسات حول التوثيق، والمساءلة الحساسة للنوع الاجتماعي، والتشريعات الخاصة بالمفقودين، من بينها عملها مع مجموعة النزاع والمدنية في “LSE IDEAS”. شاركت في تأسيس عدة مبادرات، منها شبكة “نحن” للمدافعات عن حقوق الإنسان في الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، ومنظمة “أورنمّو” للعدالة وحقوق الإنسان. تواصل سما مشاركة خبرتها مع الفاعلين المدنيين ودعم المبادرات النسوية في المهجر، وتشغل حالياً منصب محققة في “دار العدالة” وباحثة استشارية في مركز الشرق الأوسط التابع لجامعة لندن للاقتصاد. \nPalwasha Hassan is Senior Technical and Program Director for Mina’s List\, overseeing global program implementation. With over 26 years of experience in gender\, development\, humanitarian aid\, and peacebuilding\, she has held leadership roles including Executive Director of the Afghan Women’s Educational Center and founding member of the Afghan Women’s Network. She helped establish the women’s quota in Afghanistan’s constitution and launched Roazana\, the country’s first women’s legal support organization. Hassan has also facilitated regional dialogues in Pakistan\, Iran\, and Central Asia to promote human rights\, peace\, and democracy. A Nobel Peace Prize nominee in 2005\, she was a finalist for the Sakharov Prize and received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for exceptional leadership. She holds a master’s in Post-war Recovery Studies from York University\, UK. \nبلواشا حسن \nبلواشا حسن تشغل منصب المديرة التقنية وبرامج التنفيذ في منظمة Mina’s List، حيث تشرف على إدارة البرامج على المستوى العالمي. تمتلك خبرة تمتد لأكثر من ٢٦ عاماً في مجالات الجندر والتنمية والإغاثة الإنسانية وبناء السلام، وتولت خلالها مناصب قيادية بارزة، من بينها المديرة التنفيذية للمركز التعليمي للنساء الأفغانيات، وكانت من المؤسسين للشبكة الأفغانية للنساء. ساهمت في ترسيخ الكوتا النسائية ضمن الدستور الأفغاني، وأسست منظمة روزانا كأول هيئة قانونية لدعم النساء في البلاد. كما عملت على تيسير حوارات إقليمية في باكستان وإيران وآسيا الوسطى لتعزيز حقوق الإنسان والسلام والديمقراطية. رُشحت عام ٢٠٠٥ لجائزة نوبل للسلام، ووصلت للتصفيات النهائية لجائزة سخاروف، كما نالت جائزة هيلاري كلينتون للقيادة المتميزة. تحمل درجة الماجستير في دراسات التعافي بعد النزاعات من جامعة يورك في المملكة المتحدة. \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-from-political-transition-to-transformation-a-conversation-between-syrian-and-afghan-women/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:MBBI Global Summit in Lima\, Peru
DESCRIPTION:Reconciling Growth & Governance Pathways to Responsible Development & Sustainable Resource Management The 11th International Peace Congress \nAll details here: https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/lima/ \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/mbbi-global-summit-in-lima-peru/
LOCATION:Sol de Oro Hotel\, Lima\, Peru\, Lima\, Peru
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change – Rule of Law During Political Transition
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\nWe are pleased to invite you to the next session of Voices for Change\, taking place on Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, online via Zoom. This session will focus on The Rule of Law during Political Transition\, a timely discussion in contexts marked by conflict and authoritarianism. \nMoments of political transition often determine whether societies move toward stability\, justice\, and democracy—or fall back into cycles of repression and instability. This session will explore how strengthening justice systems and legal institutions provides a foundation for protecting rights\, ensuring accountability\, and rebuilding public trust. \nWe are honored to feature: \n\nDr. Jazia Shaitir\, Associate Professor at the University of Benghazi\, Libyan legal scholar and activist\, who will share lessons from Libya’s efforts to build and protect justice institutions during political upheaval.\nDima Moussa\, Syrian lawyer and political leader\, who will bring insights from Syria’s transitional justice processes.\n\nDate & Time:\n🗓 Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\n⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM (New York) | 5:00–6:30 PM (Damascus) | 4:00–5:30 PM (CET)\n💻 Location: Online (Zoom) – Register here \nيسرنا دعوتكم لحضور الجلسة القادمة من سلسلة أصوات من أجل التغيير، يوم الخميس  ٢٣ تشرين الأول ٢٠٢٥، عبر الإنترنت على منصة Zoom. ستركز هذه الجلسة على سيادة القانون خلال مرحلة التحول السياسي، وهي مناقشة بالغة الأهمية في ظل النزاعات وأنظمة الحكم السلطوية. \nتمثل فترات التحول السياسي لحظات حاسمة تحدد ما إذا كانت المجتمعات ستتجه نحو الاستقرار والعدالة والديمقراطية، أم ستعود إلى دوامة القمع والفوضى. وستركز الجلسة على أهمية تقوية المؤسسات القضائية والقانونية كأساس لحماية الحقوق، وضمان المساءلة، وإعادة بناء الثقة المجتمعية. \nنرحب بضيفات اللقاء: \nالدكتورة جازية شعيتير، أستاذة مشاركة بجامعة بنغازي، خبيرة قانونية وناشطة ليبية، ستستعرض الدروس المستفادة من تجربة ليبيا في بناء وحماية مؤسسات العدالة خلال فترات الاضطراب السياسي. \nديما موسى، محامية وناشطة سياسية سورية، ستقدم رؤى حول العدالة الانتقالية في سوريا وتجاربها القانونية والسياسية. \nالتاريخ والوقت: \n🗓 الخميس٢٣ تشرين الأول ٢٠٢٥ \n🕒 ١٠-١١:٣٠ صباحًا بتوقيت نيويورك | ٥-٦:٣٠ مساءً بتوقيت دمشق | ٤-٦:٣٠ مساءً بتوقيت أوروبا الوسطى \n💻 المكان: عبر الإنترنت (Zoom) – سجل هنا \nSpeakers: \nDr. Jazia Jibril Shaitir: is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law\, University of Benghazi\, and a prominent legal scholar and activist in criminal law. She has held leadership and advisory roles in academia\, contributed to key national legislation including laws on violence against women and national reconciliation\, and has extensive experience in legal and security training. Dr. Shaitir has collaborated with international universities and organizations such as Leiden University\, UNDP\, and ESCWA\, and is active in civil society. She has appeared in local media providing legal and human rights analysis and is the author of Legal Reflections: Critical Readings on Libyan Legislation. \nد. جازية جبريل شعيتير: أستاذة مشاركة في كلية القانون بجامعة بنغازي، خبيرة في القانون الجنائي وناشطة أكاديمية وقانونية بارزة. عملت في مناصب قيادية جامعية واستشارية، وأسهمت في صياغة مشاريع قوانين وطنية مهمة، منها قانون العنف ضد المرأة والمصالحة الوطنية. لها خبرة واسعة في التدريب الحقوقي والأمني، وتعاونت مع جامعات ومنظمات دولية مثل Leiden، UNDP، وESCWA. ناشطة في المجتمع المدني، وظهرت في الإعلام المحلي لتقديم تحليلات قانونية وحقوقية، وصدرت لها عدة مقالات وكتاب بعنوان شجون قانونية: قراءات نقدية في التشريعات الليبية. \nDima Moussa: Damascus-based Syrian lawyer and politician. She holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a Juris Doctor\, both from the United States\, where she practiced law until the end of 2012. Actively engaged in the Syrian political opposition since 2011\, she joined the Syrian National Coalition in 2016 and became a founding member of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement in 2017. Moussa was elected Vice President of the Syrian National Coalition in May 2018\, serving two consecutive terms until July 2020\, and was re-elected in September 2023\, a position she held until the fall of the former Syrian regime in December 2024. Currently\, she focuses her work on transitional justice\, alongside broader issues as a legal expert. \nديما الموسى:  محامية وسياسية سوريّة مقيمة في دمشق، تحمل شهادة بكالوريوس في هندسة الكهرباء وإجازة في الحقوق، كلاهما من الولايات المتحدة، حيث عملت في مهنة المحاماة حتى نهاية عام ٢٠١٢. كانت ديما عضوة في المعارضة السياسية السورية منذ عام ٢٠١١، وانضمت إلى الائتلاف الوطني السوري في تشرين الأول ٢٠١٦، وكانت من العضوات المؤسسات للحركة السياسية النسوية السورية في تشرين الأول ٢٠١٧. شغلت ديما منصب نائبة رئيس الائتلاف الوطني السوري من شهر أيار ٢٠١٨ وحتى تموز ٢٠٢٠، ولاحقاً من شهر ايلول ٢٠٢٣ وحتى سقوط النظام السوري السابق في كانون الأول ٢٠٢٤. حالياً تركز ديما في عملها بشكل أساسي على العدالة الانتقالية، بالإضافة إلى موضوعات أخرى كخبيرة قانونية.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/voices-for-change-rule-of-law-during-political-transition/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles - Constructive Expression of Thought and Feeling
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Saturday\, November 1\, 2025\n 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET / 8:00 PM IRST\n 🔗 Register here! \nIn times of polarization and uncertainty\, across our communities\, countries\, and the world\, our ability to express thoughts and emotions constructively is essential for connection and healing. \nThis interactive\, skill-building workshop welcomes participants from all walks of life and lived experiences. Together\, we’ll explore how communication across lines of difference — including race\, gender\, class\, religion\, nationality\, and generation — can become a tool for understanding rather than division. \nThrough guided exercises and small-group dialogue\, participants will: \n\nLearn practical tools for constructive communication and emotional awareness.\nReflect on how identity\, power\, and lived experience shape how we express and interpret emotion.\nExplore what makes certain feelings or expressions “unwelcome” in our communities — and how to respond with empathy and courage.\nReflect on how we label\, process\, and express our feelings and how to respond when others do the same.\nPractice active listening and authentic response in real-world scenarios.\nExperience the power of listening circles and bridge-building dialogue as pathways toward collective understanding.\n\n Led by experienced facilitators\, this session includes: \n\nSkill-building to strengthen individual and collective capacity for inclusive dialogue\n\nSmall-group reflection for shared practice across difference\n\nLarge-group debrief to deepen insight and build community\n\n\nJoin us for this hands-on experience to expand your ability to navigate difficult conversations\, foster understanding\, and create spaces where all voices and feelings belong. \nWith care\, \nCathryn Harris-Marchesi\, Elika Dadsetan-Foley\, Elahe Amani\, and Su Flickinger\nWIN\, VISONS Inc.\, NAFCM\, and MBBI \n  \n🗓️ تاریخ: شنبه، ۱ نوامبر ۲۰۲۵ \n🕤 زمان: ۹:۳۰ صبح به وقت  غرب امریکا/ ۱۲:۳۰ ظهر به وقت شرق آمریکا / ساعت ۸ شب به وقت ایران \n🔗 لینک زوم برای ثبت نام  \n  \nدر شرایط  کنونی‌ که در‌جوامع و دنیای ما قطبی‌ شدن و بی‌ثباتی گفتمان غالب است٫ مهارت و‌توانایی  ما برای بیان اندیشه‌ ها و احساسات به‌ گونه‌ای سازنده، ضرورتی  برای ارتباط موثر ، درک متقابل و التیام جمعی میباشد. \n  \nاین برنامه که در بر گیرنده کارگاه آموزشی و دیالوگ در گروه های کوچک است  برای توانایی و اعتلای مهارت‌ در تعامل و ارتباط ، به همه‌ی افراد با تجربه‌های گوناگون زندگی خوش‌آمد می‌گوید. در کنار هم، خواهیم آموخت که چگونه ارتباط موثر در میان تفاوت‌ها — از جمله تفاوت‌های نژادی، جنسیتی، طبقاتی، مذهبی، ملی و نسلی — می‌تواند ابزاری برای فهم و درک متقابل باشد، نه عامل و مولفه ای  برای تعمیق شکاف ها. \n  \nبعد از کارگاه آموزشی٫  محتوای آموزشی کارگاه در  فضایی امن با تسهیلگران آزموده بصورت  گفت‌وگو در گروه‌های کوچک بکار گرفته میشود، شرکت‌کنندگان: \n\nابزارهای کاربردی برای گفت‌وگوی سازنده و با اگاهی از احساسات خود را می‌آموزند.\nمی‌اندیشند که چگونه هویت، قدرت و تجربه‌های زیسته بر شیوه‌ی بیان و درک احساسات ما تأثیر می‌گذارند.\nبررسی می‌کنند که چرا برخی احساسات یا نحوه بیان‌ها در مواردی از نظر فرهنگی «ناپذیرفتنی» پنداشته می‌شوند — و چگونه می‌توان با همدلی و شجاعت به آن‌ها برخورد کرد.  \nدر مییابیم  که چگونه احساسات خود را که اغلب با کلمات  برچسب می‌زنیم، پردازش و‌بیان کنیم — و چگونه می‌توانیم در برابر بیان احساسات دیگران بدون قضاوت  پذیرا باشیم.\nمهارت «گوش دادن فعال» را بیاموزیم و در  زندگی  واقعی چگونه آنها را به کار گیریم.\nپتانسیل  برنامه های“ حلقه و دایره ای برای گوش دادن “ و گفت‌وگوهای  همدلانه را به‌عنوان راهی برای درک و تعامل جمعی در مییابیم.\n\nاین نشست با هدایت تسهیل ‌گران با‌تجربه شامل است بر: \n\nآموزش مهارت‌هایی برای تقویت ظرفیت فردی و جمعی در گفت‌وگو و  دیالوگی  فراگیر \nگفتگو و دیالوگ‌ در‌گروه های کوچک و روش‌های موثر برای ارتباط در فضا های با تنوع در عرصه های گوناگون جامعه بشری  \nگفت‌وگوی جمعی و پایانی برنامه برای تعمیق بینش٫ به اشتراک گذاشتن مباحث گروه های کوچک و ازموده های آن.  \n\nبه ما بپیوندید در این تجربه‌ی عملی برای گسترش توانایی در انجام و هدایت گفت ‌وگوهای دشوار، درک متقابل، وایجاد فضاهایی که همه‌ ی صداها٫ افکار و احساسات برای اعتلای جامعه بشری در آن جای دارند. \nبا احترام \nکاترین هریس مارچسی، الیکا دادستان فولی، الهه امانی و سو فلیکنگر\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/listening-circles-constructive-expression-of-thought-and-feeling/
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SUMMARY:TRUST Network Monthly Stakeholder Meeting (November 2025)
DESCRIPTION:On the second Tuesday of every month\, the TRUST Network convenes. You can register here for the monthly stakeholder meetings.\n \nConnect With Us!\n\nSign up for our newsletter which has updates\, and events\, and frequently lists further ways to be involved. Sign up HERE. \nJoin the TRUST Network. Just by being a conscious\, thoughtful observer of your local conditions\, you make important contributions to the early warning/early action system as a Community Monitor. Then\, together with your local colleagues and with the support of the TRUST Network\, you can take positive action. Learn more HERE. \nLeaders of organizations in positive peace actions\, violence prevention\, deradicalization\, crisis data mapping\, bridgebuilding\, peacebuilding\, social/racial justice\, democracy\, governance\, media\, and messaging — we are here to melt the silos and offer you valuable collaboration. Please let us know if you’re interested in joining the conversation by emailing us at info@thetrustnetwork.net. \nDonate. We believe we can prevent escalation into violent conflict by building a national community cohesion and security infrastructure for the US\, including an early warning/early action system. Help us achieve this by donating HERE.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/trust-network-monthly-stakeholder-meeting-november-2025/
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition
DESCRIPTION:Register here! اضغط هنا للتسجيل\nJoin us for the final Voices for Change conversation of the year — a powerful discussion on Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition.\nTogether with our partners\, we’ll bring leading peacebuilders and advocates to reflect on what inclusive negotiations can teach us about building democratic and lasting peace. \nThis marks the conclusion of this year’s series\, but stay tuned — Voices for Change will return next year with new perspectives and inspiring speakers! \nSpeakers: \n\nSawsan Zakzak – Women’s Rights Advocate and Leader\nMiriam Coronel-Ferrer – Peace Mediator and Scholar\n\n🗓 Date: November 20\, 2025\n🕓 Time: 10:00 a.m. EST | 6:00 p.m. Damascus | 4:00 p.m. CET\n🌐 Online Event: Register here \nالعنوان:  أصوات من أجل التغيير: التفاوض لانتقال سياسي تشميلي \n \nانضموا إلينا في الجلسة الختامية لهذا العام من سلسلة أصوات من أجل التغيير، في حوار مميز حول التفاوض من أجل انتقال سياسي تشميلي. \nفي هذه الجلسة، نستضيف نخبة من القياديات ووسيطات السلام لاستكشاف الدروس التي تقدّمها المفاوضات الشاملة في بناء سلام ديمقراطي ومستدام. \nوتشكّل هذه الجلسة ختام سلسلة أصوات من أجل التغيير لهذا العام، لكن ترقّبوا العام المقبل عودة السلسلة برؤى جديدة وتجارب ملهمة في مجال السلام والديمقراطية. \n  \nضيفات اللقاء: \n\nسوسن زكزك – قيادية نسوية ومدافعة عن حقوق المرأة\nمريم كورونيل-فيرير – وسيطة سلام وأكاديمية\n\n التاريخ: ٢٠ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٥\n الوقت: ١٠ صباحاً بتوقيت نيويورك | ٦ مساءً بتوقيت دمشق | ٤ مساءً بتوقيت وسط أوروبا\n فعالية عبر الإنترنت. سجّل سجّل الآن عبر الرابط التالي \n  \nSpeakers: \nSawsan Zakzak: Women’s Rights Advocate and Leader \nSawsan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Literature and has been a member of the Syrian Women’s League since 1990. She worked as part of the League’s research team on various issues related to Syria\, including unpaid work of women\, gender-based violence in armed conflict\, and discrimination in personal status laws through a comparative study. She also served as Gender Sector Coordinator in the National Agenda for the Future of Syria. She has been a member of the Women’s Advisory Council since 2016. \nسوسن زكزك – قيادية نسوية ومدافعة عن حقوق المرأة \nتحمل سوسن شهادة البكالوريوس في الأدب العربي، وانضمت إلى رابطة النساء السوريات منذ عام ١٩٩٠. عملت ضمن فريق البحث في الرابطة الذي تناول عدة قضايا تتعلق بسوريا، من بينها العمل غير المدفوع للنساء والعنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي في النزاع المسلح والتمييز في قوانين الأحوال الشخصية ضمن دراسة مقارنة. كما شغلت منصب منسقة قطاع النوع الاجتماعي في الأجندة الوطنية لمستقبل سوريا. وهي حالياً عضوة في المجلس الاستشاري النسائي منذ عام ٢٠١٦. \nMariam Coronel- Ferrer:  Peace Negotiator and Scholar \nMiriam Coronel-Ferrer is a founding member of the Southeast Asian Women Peace Mediators and former UN Standby Team Mediator\, supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and other countries. She chaired the Philippine government panel that signed the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro\, becoming the first woman to lead and sign a major peace accord with a non-state armed group. A retired University of the Philippines professor\, she serves on the boards of the International Crisis Group and Interpeace and received the 2015 Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Peace and Security. \nمريم كورونيل-فيرير – وسيطة سلام وأكاديمية \nمريم هي عضوة مؤسسة في شبكة النساء وسيطات السلام في جنوب شرق آسيا وعضوة سابقة في فريق الأمم المتحدة الاحتياطي للوساطة. ترأست وفد الحكومة الفلبينية الذي وقّع عام ٢٠١٤ الاتفاق الشامل بشأن بانجسامورو، لتصبح أول امرأة تقود وتوقّع اتفاق سلام رئيسي مع جماعة مسلحة غير حكومية. وهي حالياً عضوة في مجلسي إدارة منظمة الأزمات الدولية ومنظمة إنتربيس، وحائزة على جائزة هيلاري كلينتون لعام ٢٠١٥ لتعزيز دور النساء في السلام والأمن.
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