The International Center for Religion & Diplomacy is hosting a three-day webinar to celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence (Oct 2)!
The virtual event will place on Zoom and hosted a lineup of speakers, ranging from industry professionals, grassroots advocates, religious leaders, academics, and more! Speakers discussed topics of nonviolence, tolerance, and peacebuilding.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE
The Webinar included interactive activities and breakout sessions to encourage collaboration and innovation across fields and disciplines in order to advance nonviolence efforts when addressing conflict.
Day of Nonviolence Webinar Program
SPEAKER LINEUP:
James Patton, President & CEO, ICRD
Opening Remarks
Sunday, Oct 2, 1-1:30pm
Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, Founder & Director, Rethinking Conflict
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 1:30-2:00 pm
Paul Turner, President & Executive Director, Fund for Peace
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, 2:00-2:30 pm
Audrey Kitagawa, President & Founder, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, ICRD Board Member
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, 2:30-3:00 pm
Dr. Brian Grim, President, Religious Freedom & Business Foundation
Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 9:30-10:00 am
Mohammed Abu Asaker, Senior Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, (Islamic Philanthropy)
& Wendy Pius, Islamic Philanthropy Senior Assistant, UNHCR
Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 10-10:30 am
Mridul Upadhyay, Co-founder & Chief Advisor, Youth for Peace International
Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 10:30-11:00 am
Dr. Asna Husin, Professor, Ar-Raniry State Islamic University Darussalam
Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 11:00-11:30 am
Venerable Napan, Director, Institute of Buddhist Management for Happiness and Peace (IBHAP)
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022, 9:30-10:00 am
Friar Ivo Markovic, Founder, Interfaith Pontanima choir in Sarajevo
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022, 10:00-10:30 am
Anna Zaros, Director of Organizational Advancement, Nonviolent Peaceforce
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022, 10:30-11:00 am
Rev. Dr. Nathan Hosler, Director, Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, Church of the Brethren
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022, 11:00-11:30 am