HERE ARE OUR CURRENT UPCOMING EVENTS
These events are free and open to the public. RSVP is required. Hope you can join us
PeaceTalk: CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACEBUILDING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM IRAQ
With: Professor Thomas Hill, Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs
When: Friday, June 1st 2012, from 6:00—8:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Mediation Center
Join us on June 1st, 2012, for a presentation by Professor Thomas Hill who will share his experiences and insight on how cultural context(s) can affect approaches to Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. With more than a decade of experience creating and directing peacebuilding programs in American and Iraqi universities, Mr. Hill is in a unique position to discuss how culture and tradition can impact the utility of different approaches in the field. His presentation will encompass key considerations from lessons learned in the Iraqi context, as well as, a discussion of useful and relevant skill sets which can be acquired through the appropriate training programs. To RSVP and read more about the event please click here.
CAN MEDIATION TAKE ROOT IN THE ARAB SPRING?
With Lynn Cole, President of Mediators Beyond Borders International, and mediation pioneers: Deniz Kite from Istanbul, Turkey; Orouba Qarain from Amman, Jordan; and Alia Ismail from Beirut, Lebanon.
When: Sunday, April 22nd at 7:00PM
Where: Brooklyn Mediation Center
Join us on April 22, 2012, when panel organizer and moderator, Lynn Cole, President of Mediators Beyond Borders International, and mediation pioneers: Deniz Kite from Istanbul, Turkey; Orouba Qarain from Amman, Jordan; and Alia Ismail from Beirut, Lebanon, will all talk with us about mediation in the Middle East and Turkey. They will be presenting at the American Bar Association ADR conference in Washington, D.C. and can share from this experience. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about what is happening with mediation in these countries.
RSVP because space is limited! You can RSVP by clicking here.
With: Heidi Rosbe, Deputy Director for Encounter
When: Thursday, May 10th, from 6:00—8:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Mediation Center
Join us for a presentation by Encounter staff and alumni who will share their experiences and insight on how they are working to transform the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, on May 10th, 2012. The presenters will discuss their innovative methodology, which employs experiential learning, resilient listening and values-based programming. Encounter is unique in its focus on bringing participants from across the religious and political spectra to engage constructively with the conflict. The presentation will encompass challenges, opportunities, and questions of ultimate impact. We hope you can join us for this unique discussion. Because space is limited please be sure to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you! To RSVP and read more about the event please click here.
PeaceTalk: MEDIATING BETWEEN CITIZENS AND POLICE AT THE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD
With Lisa Grace Cohen
When: Thursday, April 26th from 6:00—8:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Mediation Center
RSVP and read about the event by clicking here.
HERE ARE OUR UPCOMING TRAININGS
For more information and to register for individual trainings you can click on training title or visit our training page by clicking here.
GRAPHIC FACILITATION TRAINING
with Nora Herting and Heather Willems of Image Think
Saturday May 12, 10am-4pm
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