• Finding the Center 2008

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Finding the Center 2008:
The Fourth Action-oriented Human Rights Conference
“Resolving Differences: The Seed of Unity”

April 4-5, 2008 University of Idaho Commons, Moscow Idaho

Presenters:

• Kathleen Macferran, “Beyond Enemy Images: Finding Strength in Connection”
• Tod Ewing, “Change Agents for Diversity”
• Hind Makke, “Pluralism: An Alternative to Extremism”
• Libby Roderick, “Can We All Get Along? Tools for Conducting Difficult Dialogues”
• Burl Barer, “How to Always Be Right”

Resolving differences while protecting human rights may very well be the only viable path to unity and true peace. This challenge calls for concrete efforts and essential skills in order to achieve genuine harmony. 

Resolving Differences: the Seed of Unity is the theme of FTC 2008 which brings together well-known leaders and practitioners in the field of human rights and conflict resolution. Through engaging presentations and dynamic workshops, the conference will enhance knowledge, provide tools, teach methods, and inspire social activism.

The Conference begins on Friday morning, April 4th with breakfast and keynote address by Edgar award winning author, Burl Barer, an accomplished author of international reputation with numerous books, both fiction and non-fiction, in print world wide and translated into seven languages. Barer’s keynote address, “How to Always be Right”, will set a high energy foundation to an awe inspiring program of dynamic and skills acquiring workshops presented by leading authorities. Barer will close the conference on Saturday afternoon with the challenge, “Knowledge, Volition, and Action!”

For more information and to register, go to www.uidaho.edu/ftc