FOUR MORE YEARS: KEEPING PEACEBUILDING RELEVANT IN A WORLD WAGING WAR ON TERROR

"The Canadian International Institute of Applied Negotiation (CIIAN)
is pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion on:

FOUR MORE YEARS: Keeping Peacebuilding Relevant in a World Waging War on Terror

with
Dr. Ben Hoffman

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Where: 1 Nicholas Street, Room 1200
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm


Dr. Ben Hoffman, co-founder of CIIAN and former Director, Conflict Resolution at The Carter Center, will present his views for strengthening the field of conflict resolution and peacebuilding to meet the challenges presented by a world waging war on terror. Ben will argue that violence, not conflict, is the enemy of peace. And the passion and ability to reduce violence must become the goal of peaceworkers.

Based on a year-long study which canvassed 21 leading authorities, Dr. Hoffman will argue that new skills and tools are needed to bridge the gap between conflict resolution know-how and peace action. To activate, professionalize and empower peaceworkers in a world that is ready to dismiss their relevancy, Ben believes a new global network is needed, the International Academy for Reduction of Political Violence.


Please confirm attendance via email by Friday, November 26 to:
CIIAN
Email: ciian@ciian.org