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ICR - International Conference on Conflict Resolution
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Culture Peace
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16
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onflict Resolution

At a time of rising turmoil- a time that calls for new thinking, new vision, new understanding, and new ways of relating in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent global community.

A Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Conference
sponsored by
Common Bond Institute (USA)
and the International Humanistic Psychology Association

This effort has received support over the years from
Former President Clinton, Former President Yeltsin,
and St.Petersburg Governor Jakovlev.

It is endorsed by over 100 organizations internationally

"As the interaction of the global community grows ever greater and more complex, we face the challenge of responding creatively to disputes not only in our individual communities and nations, but also in the international arena. Through your ongoing work to learn, develop, and encourage the use of innovative techniques of conflict management and resolution, you are helping to promote such creative alternatives. I commend the organizers and participants in this year's conference for your leadership in and commitment to fostering reconciliation and understanding. You are serving the common good and helping to build a more peaceful world for us all. Best wishes for a successful conference."
---Bill Clinton

Conference

The International Conference on Conflict Resolution (ICR) speaks to the immediate potential for both dramatic and violent decline in world relations, and at the same time compelling movement toward peace, understanding, and harmony in the global community.

The conference will again be part of an integrated Series of International Conferences CBI is coordinating to explore The Consciousness Of Peace, linking with the 5th Annual International Conference on "Engaging The Other:" The Power of Compassion being held October 8-10, 2010 in San Francisco, California, USA, and the 2nd Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict, and Peace being held June 11-13, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. The ICR program examines fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, prejudice, scapegoating, revenge, victim identity, and justified violence for a deeper understanding of how these become embodied in our concepts of "The OTHER." Among the rich variety of related topics addressed this year are dynamics of Terrorism throughout the world, Trauma, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, as well as issues in regions of conflict, including the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans.

Now in its 16th year, this event has captured the desire and resolve of thousands of change-makers from all corners of the world to define this time of true crisis as opportunity for positive change and healing, and for the formation of a culture of peace. Participants have come together from over 65 countries and all continents, providing excellent opportunities for important networking contacts.

The ICR Conference is endorsed by major universities, professional groups, and government organizations globally and has received support over the years from Former U.S. President Clinton, Former Russian President Yeltsin, and St. Petersburg Governor Vladimir Jakovlev. It is included as part of the Hague Appeal for Peace Civil Society Calendar. The Ashley Montagu Peace Award, established in 1995, is presented at the conference to recognize and honor individuals who's life work has distinguished them in contributing to an international culture of peace.

"Congratulations...to all the congenial, loving human beings who are brought together for this conference, and may precipitate mankind into a new world"
-- Ashley Montagu

Focus

The OVERALL PURPOSE:

To create an open learning community, for deeply exploring core issues and for sharing effective skills in conflict resolution that participants can leave with and immediately implement in their personal and professional lives. Of the hundreds who gather each year, most are in key positions in their respective societies and cultures to model and teach to hundreds more, some from both sides of existing conflicts. This is based on the premise that as individuals in a society are adequately equipped and empowered with tools to positively manage differences, appreciate diversity day to day, and value all forms of life, the society as a whole can effectively commit to healthy alternatives to violence as a means of resolving conflicts.

ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE GOALS ARE TO:

  • Provide a multi-disciplinary open forum for examining new ways of perceiving conflicts, differences, and issues of personal/global security, as well as managing them.

  • Form a multi-cultural community experience to explore conference themes and create a common ground of reference and support. Nurturing a close intentional community is highly valued by participants as essential to engaging and integrating formal learning

  • Devote program time for processing, brainstorming, and networking to ensure application and collaborative follow-through between events. Each year dynamic collaborations and associations come out of contacts at this conference

  • Bring together high quality presenters at a time and place where many who represent societies in turmoil and upheaval, and who would otherwise be excluded due to economics and travel constraints, can participate fully. By design, full registrations from developed countries subsidize the costs of low income participants from economically impoverished societies to help in balancing the economic impact of attending.
                        (Please see our Registration Philosophy below)

Presenters represent diverse disciplines as well as cultures including psychology, education, ecology & environmental sciences, peace activism, social work, sociology, medical & healing arts, organizational and community development, civil service, theology & spirituality, philosophy, diplomacy, government, journalism, business & economics, law, the physical sciences, and the arts.


The conference is open to ANYONE with an interest in a deep exploration
of conflict and its transformation

"In the last decade of our century, conflict seems to be shifting from nation statesto ethnic groups....I hope this much-to-be commended Conference on Conflict Resolution will give special attention to strategies suited to this kind of violence. Our times require it. I wish you every success in this noble project."
-- Huston Smith

Itinerary

The 8-Day Itinerary includes 6 days of conference program and 2 days of pre- and post-conference cultural and professional programming.

  • 6 days of full-day institutes, workshops, round tables, and lectures reflect a broad and in-depth selection of views and practical approaches to conflict resolution . Facilitated evening community meetings, focused on topics that arise during the course of the conference, are offered to encourage dynamic interchanges between participants. A portion of the evening program time and space is allocated to provide many opportunities for additional evening sessions and evolving, spontaneous community meetings, as well as social / cultural events. The natural setting of forest and seashore creates an atmosphere conducive to both dynamic interchange and quiet contemplation. The official conference languages are English and Russian. Interpreters are assigned to each presentation and event, and are also available in the general milieu.

    For pictures visit our Photogallery.

    Programs include 45-50 day-sessions and a full slate of evening activities and events that offer:

    • intensive dialogues exploring theory and perceptions of conflict and resolution / transformation
    • training in practical skills,
    • sharing of programs and curriculums,
    • networking and collaboration opportunities during and beyond events
    • a powerful intentional community experience

      (See link below for sample of previous year's conference program)

  • 2 days of pre- and post-conference program includes rich cultural events and tours in St. Petersburg. During this time we will also be offering an intensive Training in Trauma Treatment intended for relief workers from regions of conflict.

Program

The Conference Program addresses all levels and dimensions of conflict resolution, from the intrapersonal - to the interpersonal - to relationships between groups, organizations, cultures, spiritual traditions, and societies - and ultimately between us and other species.

Presentations explore conflict resolution within diverse contexts.

Program Tracks Include:

  • Art / Creativity
  • Cross-cultural / Ethnic
  • Deep Ecology / Environmental
  • Economics / Business
  • Education
  • Gender
  • Global / Regional Conflict
  • Health / Healing arts
  • Human Rights
  • Organizational / Community
  • Psychology / Psychotherapy
  • Transpersonal / Spiritual

Presentation samples will be posted on our site in the near future, and the full program will be available prior to the conference date. In the mean time, previous conference programs can be viewed to offer examples of the content and format:
   2007 ICR Program
   2006 ICR Program
   2005 Presenters
   2004 ICR Program

For pictures visit our Photogallery.

"I applaud the efforts to equip representatives of varied societies and cultures
with skills in conflict resolution. It cannot be too soon for our time is indeed limited."
-- James Bugental

Follow-Up

As part of the follow-up for each ICR Conference:

  1. Common Bond Institute collaborates on and supports the initiation of joint projects in conflict resolution, capacity building, and healing that grow out of the conference each year with represented groups and organizations. In addition, through our networking resources the sponsors actively assist in linking and facilitating cooperation between groups and individuals attending. Some of the projects and collaborations that have emerged from the conference community over the years are highlighted on the CBI site and links are provided to those with web sites. Web site hosting is offered to projects that do not currently have their own site.

  2. Key individuals and organizations from high risk regions attending the conference are linked with longer term, intensive training programs offered by the conference sponsors and other organizations represented. (See our International Training Programs, such as the Catastrophic Trauma Recovery Project). The goal is to create local pools of trainer/facilitators in these regions.

  3. A global internet link is being developed through CBI's web site to include:

    • Journal of Conflict Transformation - a virtual journal of collected papers from the conferences and training sessions;
    • Virtual Resource Library of training programs & curriculum from the conferences
    • Clinical Consultation for trainees
    • A Global Youth Community
    • Virtual Newsletter to keep participants informed of the actions and collaborations coming out of CBI and the ICR Conference.
    • Topical E-dialogues to maintain contact between participants and provide supplemental training, networking, support, and follow-up between events.
    • Web site hosting and establishing a support network of organizations and projects that grow out of the conference.

  4. The elements and dialogue of the ICR Program are extended into the 5th Annual International Conference on "Engaging The Other:" The Power of Compassion being held October 8-10, 2010 in San Francisco, California, USA, and the 2nd Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict, and Peace held in June 11-13, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with the goal of creating an energetic flow and larger impact.

Our Conference Registration Philosophy

Historically, the ICR conference has been funded solely by registrations and donations.
Please Note: All participants - including presenters - pay their own expenses for attending.
By design, full cost registrations from developed countries are used to help offer subsidized conference fee discounts and in some cases full sponsorships to allow low income participants from economically depressed societies to attend, particularly from regions of conflict. (Costs posted are full cost fees. Citizens and current residents of developing countries should contact CBI for specifics on reduced cost). The conference is held just outside St. Petersburg at a Russian resort hotel located directly on the Finnish gulf, where all participants have an opportunity to stay together during the entire conference. This formula has allowed us to produce now 16 successful, truly cross-cultural and inclusive events.

How to Suppport These Efforts:

Click Here to help bring Key Representatives from Developing Countries
through our Subsidy Fund
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by placing an Advertisement in the ICR On-Site Program.

In the midst of rising terrorism, struggling peace negotiations, and the high stakes of war on the formal governmental level, the world faces a historic choice between old, failing paradigms of separateness and "The OTHER," or recognition of our common, elemental interdependence as human beings. The clear success of these international conferences is evidence that this is the right time and place for this work.

JOIN US as leading-edge presenters from around the world come together for a 16th conference to address the need for visions that foster an appreciation for diversity and tools in effectively managing differences.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, we invite you and your colleagues to be part of endorsing the power of nonviolence in creating a universal culture of peace and true security in the world, and sharing effective methods to achieve it.

"As regions of the world endeavor to transform aggression into cooperation, your commitment to teaching the skills of peaceful conflict resolution is vitally important. I commend all those who share a respect for human rights and mutual tolerance. Your efforts are promoting peace and harmony throughout the global community"    -- Bill Clinton

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16th International Conference
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Detailed ICR Conference Information:

Underlying Concepts
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Cost information
Registration Form
ICR Presenter Proposal Form
Photogallery
Information on advertising in the On-Site Program
Previous ICR Conference Program Samples:
Previous 2007 Program and Presenters
Previous 2006 Program and Presenters

Previous List of 2005 Conference Presenters
Previous 2004 Program and Presenters

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