[hr-education] Conflict resolution training (The Hague, July-August 2001)

The Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMCR)
introduces the 2001 International Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict
Resolution in The Netherlands, July 21st - August 18th, 2001.

IIMCR invites students and young professionals to apply to the four-week
International Student Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

IIMCR believes that young people can play an important role in undertaking
actions to establish peace and security in their communities, countries
and in the world. We are the only organization specifically dedicated to
the training of students and young professionals. While we believe that
young people are uniquely positioned to learn and utilize the principles
of conflict resolution, our experience also teaches that they frequently
lack the basic analytical frameworks and substantive knowledge necessary
to understand, analyze and manage conflict.

IIMCR has developed an interdisciplinary course grounded in theory,
substance and hands-on simulation. The course draws heavily from the tools
of practice as taught by scholars and trainers and on the real-world
experiences of practitioners. Symposium students interact with a renowned
faculty in the form of lectures, training exercises and simulations. The
faculty is composed of scholars, negotiation and mediation experts,
current and former diplomats and conflict resolution specialists. Many of
these individuals have participated in resolving some of the world’s most
intransigent conflicts.

Our target groups in staging the symposium are young people with
sufficient academic backgrounds and relevant experience who demonstrate a
strong motivation to be educated in conflict resolution and prevention.

The objectives of the symposium are to offer participants the following
opportunities:
1) to understand the phenomenon of deadly conflict and to examine the
resources that exist to undertake action against it in all levels of
society.
2) to develop understandings of ways and skills to prevent or confront
conflict.
3) to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
4) to learn about other views and cultures from peers and guests.
5) a forum for career guidance as well as an opportunity to network with
others who share common ground.
6) encouragement and assistance in putting the skills learned into practice.
7) to promote the spread of these activities in the participants’ home
environments.
8) to develop an international network of young conflict management
professionals and volunteers.

The International Student Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
takes place in an environment where participants from around the world will
meet, study with and get to know each other. This is an opportunity for
participants to form lasting friendships and have experiences that may shape
their lives.

For further information about the Symposium including the curriculum and to
apply, please visit: www.iimcr.org or contact info@iimcr.org.



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