Forthcoming events
5th Asia-Pacific Mediation Forum conference, India, 21–27 November 2010
The Fifth Asia-Pacific Mediation Forum (APMF) conference will be held in India at the Brahma Kumaris Conference Centre, at Gurgaon (near Delhi). Firdosh Kassam is the Conference Convener and will be assisted by a Conference Committee in India and the APMF Executive and Steering committees. The Brahma Kumaris, Indian Law Ministry and the Judiciary will support the conference and participate in the program. Please put these dates in your diary and start planning to present a paper and/or workshop now!
The conference centre has very good facilities, has housed many international conferences and can accommodate up to 1000 participants. It is also close to other beautiful cities such as Jaipur, Udaipur and Agra for those who wish to travel before or after the conference. Interested participants can also be taken to Mount Abu to see the Brahma Kumaris World Headquarters and can book accommodation there. See http://www.brahmakumaris.com
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed at the conference centre; however, there are good hotels nearby for those who want to eat non-vegetarian food or to drink alcohol. There will also be lectures and classes early in the mornings for those interested in meditation and yoga.
Asia-Pacific Women's Conference: 'Women, Peace and Security: Visions for a New World', Manila, Philippines, 8–10 September 2009
Women are at the centre of conflicts and wars, both overt and silent. They bear the brunt of violence in different forms, whether in their personal lives or from armed conflicts within their communities or among nations of the world. Yet women have not been mere victims or casualties of war. They continue to work for peace and build secure communities. Women have been mostly invisible, however, in peace negotiations and policy making in many countries. It is time for women to take the lead and to declare their vision for a new world where women and humanity can enjoy peace and security. The conference will be hosted by the Peace Women Partners – Asia Pacific in partnership with the Center for Peace and Human Rights Education of the Philippine Normal University. It aims to bring women of the world together to discuss critical issues and define strategies for women’s peace and security in the Asia-Pacific.
Deadline for submission of 200-word abstracts: 15 May 2009. More information: Merci L Angeles: mvl.pwp@gmail.com, Betty McLellan: bettymclellan@bigpond.com
LEADR's
10th International ADR Conference: 'A Conference with a Difference',
Melbourne, 9–11 September 2009
'kon gres will be distinguished by how participants are actively engaged. Opportunities for participants to discuss, debate and explore ideas will be integrated into each session. Presenters will develop questions and activities to inspire discussions, then draw together themes that emerge. Conference website
Course in conflict diagnosis and intervention techniques, The Hague, Netherlands, 18 November 2009
Presented by the Dutch Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary, a one-day training session led by Machteld Pel, primarily intended for judges. More information (Word 47 kb).
'Moving Mediation: From Mediation to a Customized Approach', The Hague, Netherlands, 19 November 2009
This conference marks the 10th anniversary of court-connected mediation in the Netherlands. It is being organised by the Council for the Judiciary, the Ministry of Justice and the Netherlands court-connected mediation agency. More information (PDF 192 kb).
World Mediation Forum 7th International Conference 'Mediation, Justice and Governance: An Opportunity for Peace', Margarita, Venezuela, 27–29 November 2009
This conference will provide innovative experiences in important areas such as criminal mediation, labour, family, school, young offenders, community justice, land disputes, environmental issues, the administration and design of public policies, university and students' conflicts. We'll also share the positive results of mediation in commercial, business, financial and intercultural disputes, among many others. More information.
Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Queensland, Professional Development Workshops 2009
Brisbane workshops
Negotiation 2 (Advanced Negotiation), 23–25 September
Mediating with Same-Sex Couples, 21 August
Engaging Culture, 24 June, 14 October
Negotiation 1, 28–30 July
Mediation, 6–8 and 13–14 August
Family Law for Mediators, 17–20 August
Environmental Conflict Resolution, 26–28 August
Multi-Party Facilitation and Capacity Building, 2–4 September
Melbourne workshops
Mediating with Same-Sex Couples, 10 July, 23 October
Conferencing, 15–17 July
Mediation, 27–31 July, 26–30 October
Conflict Coaching, 19–21 August
Advanced Family Mediation, 31 August – 3 September
Negotiation 1, 15–17 September
Multi-Party Facilitation and Capacity Building, 7–9 September
Negotiation 2 (Advanced Negotiation), 13–15 October
Engaging Culture, 18 November
Links are to PDF brochures
Workshop registration forms
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National Centre Against Bullying 4th Biennial Conference 'Navigating the Maze: Cybersafety and Wellbeing Solutions for Schools', Melbourne, Australia, 8–10 April 2010
The conference offers a two-day program of speakers, workshops and 'schools showcase' focusing on cybersafety, cyberbullying, and strategies for schools and families. Call for abstracts (PDF 40 kb)
National Mediation Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 7–9 September 2010
The theme for Australia's next National Mediation Conference is 'Celebrating the past – embracing the present – creating the future'. The program will encompass theoretical, historical and practical elements of mediation practice, with a broad range of streams including, but not limited to, family dispute resolution, commercial and legal, aged and special needs, sport and recreation, industrial and workplace, cultural diversity, environment, Indigenous and community mediation, and accreditation and training.
Conference advance notice (PDF 242 kb)
Conference website
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