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From notes@igc5.igc.org Fri Nov 10 20:47:35 1995 Received: from igc5.igc.org (192.82.108.36) by MediaFilter.org with SMTP (MailShare 1.0b10); Fri, 10 Nov 1995 20:47:36 -0500 Received: from cdp.igc.apc.org (cdp.igc.apc.org [192.82.108.1]) by igc5.igc.org (8.7.1/8.7.1) id PAA17442 for "conf-zamir.chat"; Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:59:00 -0800 (PST) Date: 09 Nov 1995 20:57:00 Reply-To: Conference "zamir.chat"From: H.BERNDT@OLN.comlink.apc.org Subject: International Nonviolence Training To: Recipients of zamir-chat-l Message-ID: <5xWBA14xF9B@oln-26.oln.comlink.apc.org> X-Gateway: conf2mail@igc.apc.org Errors-To: owner-zamir-chat-l@igc.apc.org Precedence: bulk Lines: 116 International Training for Nonviolence Nonviolence in the Context of War or Armed Conflict 13-28 April 1996 Peace and human rights activists, people working with refugees or war affected population all over the world bear witness that it is possible to work on armed conflicts and against large-scale human rights violations with nonviolent means. They also experience that only long-term commitment can heal wounds, bring about reconciliation or even settle the dispute. Good will and commitment are indispensable for this work, but not sufficient. Training in nonviolent skills related to work in situations of war or civil war, awareness of own strengths and weakness, learning how to analyse situations - these are experiences that can make the activist`s work more effective. International Training KURVE Wustrow, in cooperation with the International Fellowship of Reconcilation (IFOR), is holding an international nonviolence training in English language, specifically designed for those working or planning to work in such situations. It is particularly intended for: · activists from local peace, human rights and reconciliation groups · volunteers or persons interested in engaging in nonviolent third-party intervention · persons shaping pedagogical approaches for educating populations in crisis areas · persons working with refugees. The training will address the following topics: · Principles of nonviolence and nonviolent direct action · dealing with threatening situations · dialogue and nonviolent communication skills · reconciliation · consensus decision making and team work · dealing with stress, fear and traumatic experience · receiving and giving criticism, empowerment · understanding and transforming conflicts · observing and reporting human rights violations · issues of cultural sensitivity · political analysis and nonviolent strategy development Training Site KURVE Wustrow (Bildungs- und Begegnungsstätte für gewaltfreie Aktion) is a nonviolence training center not far from Hamburg and Hannover in the north of Germany. Its staff has much experience in training volunteers for peace work in Ex-Yugoslavia or in projects of Peace Brigades International. The center is situated in the area of Gorleben which has got a long tradition of resistance against a nuclear waste storage. The house offers simple accomodation in two-bed to six-bed rooms. The food generally is vegetarian and is prepared together. Trainers The trainers will be Jill Sternberg and Hagen Berndt. Jill Sternberg was the coordinator of IFOR`s Nonviolence Education and Training Project from 1992-1995. She has experience in mediation and nonviolence training in North America, Europe and Africa. Hagen Berndt has faciliated nonviolence trainings in Europe and South Asia. They are specialising in training volunteers for crisis intervention We hope to have a training team of three persons, including a trainer from Asia. Application Form Please return this form to: KURVE Wustrow Kirchstrasse 14 D-29462 Wustrow Germany I wish to attend the International Training for Nonviolence in Wustrow 13-28 April 1996. Name: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Date of birth: Nationality: If reduction in fees or assistance with travel expenses is needed/approximate amount: Reference: Please, include at least one page statement on why you want to attend the training and how you attend to apply what you gain; affiliation to any group or organisation; experience in peace and/or reconciliation work. Deposit of DM 150,- cheque made payable to KURVE Wustrow, is enclosed. Date, place: Signature: Participation Fees The cost for the participants is DM 750,-. This includes food, accomodation and programme. If shortage of funds is an obstacle to your participation, please let us know. Depending on the availability of funds, we can offer reductions on the participation fee for those who otherwise would not be able to participate. The training starts on 13 April 1996 with dinner and ends on 28 April 1996 with lunch. Any longer stay has to be arranged by the participants themselves. Application Procedure The number of participants in this training will be limited. Therefore, applications should reach us soon as possible, and at the latest by 31 January 1996. Applicants are only registered when we receive a deposit of DM 150,- in cheques. The deposit is included in the total fee for the training. It is refundable if we have to cancel the training. It is non- refundable for those from whom we do not receive written notification by 15 March 1996. In addition to a deposit your application must include the attached application form, name and address of a person whom we can contact for reference and a statement on your motivation for participating. All registered participants will get an information package with travel information, training programme and background information. If you need assistance for obtaining the German visa, please, inform us as early as possible.