IMI International Peace Day Conference (Zoom)

The International Mediation Institute is a non-profit public initiative with the vision of professional mediation worldwide, promoting consensus and access to justice.  To this end it convenes global stakeholders in establishing high mediation standards, promotes understanding and adoption of mediation, and disseminates skills and materials for parties, counsel, and mediators, including a professional Code of Conduct.  By driving transparency and high competency standards in mediation worldwide, IMI is making a positive difference to the dispute resolution world.

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What is the contribution of mediators to a more peaceful and just world? How can we have greater impact?

Mediation not only resolves disputes but can also bring peace and healing to the parties. As conflicts and crises abound worldwide, a mediator’s transferrable skillset and mindset and the structure of the mediation process have a have a larger role to play. To mark World Peace Day, join us in reflecting on how mediators can contribute to a more peaceful and just world.We will explore mediators’ role in peacebuilding as well as their important role in enabling business to be conducted smoothly and Environmental, Social and Governance goals to be met by societies.Bearing in mind that lawyers are often instrumental for mediations to be considered and their outcome to be successful, we will likewise explore mediation advocacy best practices – how it enhances a lawyer’s practice, what are the benefits for lawyers and clients alike and what is the role of training and the IMI Mediation Advocacy Criteria and certification.Join the International Mediation Institute and an expert panel of mediation, legal industry and corporate leaders in reflecting on this platform for dialogue and cross-pollination of ideas!Speakers’ bios and the Programme may be found <a href="https://cedr.foleon.com/cedr/imi-international-peace-day-conference/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>!Programme:4:30 pm to 5:00 pm	Registrations in CEDR, networking5:00 pm to 5:10 pm	Welcome AddressIMI Outgoing Chair, Kim Taylor and IMI ED Ivana Ninčić Österle5:10 pm to 5:55 pm	Panel I – Mediation in the Service of a More Peaceful and Just World Moderator: Tat Lim– Dr Nita Yawanarajah– Dr Mark Anstey– Anna Cervi5:55 pm to 6:30 pm	Panel II – Lawyers as Peacemakers and the Future of Mediation AdvocacyModerator: Ivana Ninčić Österle– Pierrick Le Goff, IMI Chair– Manon Schonewille– Teresa Garcia-Reyes6:30 pm to 6:45 pm	Break6:45 pm to 7:30 pm	Panel III – The Mediators’ Green Pledge and Mediating Environmental, Social and Governance IssuesModerator: James South– Dr Karl Mackie– Elise Groulx Diggs– Dr Anna Howard7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Cocktails and NetworkingThe conference will be followed by both in-person and online networking. This event is offered free of charge. Places for the in-person event will be allocated on a first come - first served basis (with IMI members and supporters given preference) after which there will be a waiting list.This International Mediation Institute event is hosted by <a href="https://www.cedr.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CEDR </a>and supported by <a href="https://www.jamsadr.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JAMS</a>.

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