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14-17 November 2007International Education for Peace Conference — 2007Strategies for Building a Civilization of PeaceDownload complete conference_program (Adobe PDF)
Conference MissionThe primary goal of the conference is to contribute to the worldwide efforts to create a civilization of peace. Essential to this undertaking is life-long peace education at home, in schools, and in the community, with its focus on the integral role of all members of society—children, youth, and adults—and with the equal participation of women and men in the administration of human affairs. Through the sharing of advanced research findings and proven effective strategies for creating peace at all levels of human society and interactions, the conference offers the participants the opportunity to explore ways of creating environments families, schools, and communities—built on the foundations of a culture of peace, a culture of healing, and a culture of excellence: the three requisites of a civilization of peace. Benefits of Attending1. Meet educators, policy makers, experts and practitioners from around the globe, sharing insightful concepts and innovative and creative approaches to peace education as the basis for creating a civilization of peace; 2. Present your own scientific, artistic, cultural and experiential insights on building a civilization of peace to a diverse and international audience; 3. Participate in a dynamic consultative forum in which focused, action-oriented deliberation will complement panel presentations and plenary sessions; 4. Help to formulate policy and program recommendations for effective peace education initiatives around the globe; and 5. Have your presentation published in the online publication entitled New Developments in Peace Education: Proceedings of the International Education for Peace Conference—2007. Meet and Collaborate with the following confirmed participants (Visit the Speakers page for more information):
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