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The European Mediation Network Initiative - EMNI -

The European Mediation Network Initiative - EMNI -. A short presentation by …………… Place Date. www.mediationeurope.net info@mediationeurope.net. Europe. Population: 725 million 47 countries A multitude of languages / ethnic and religious groups Vast differences in development

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The European Mediation Network Initiative - EMNI -

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  1. The European Mediation Network Initiative- EMNI - A short presentation by …………… Place Date www.mediationeurope.net info@mediationeurope.net

  2. Europe Population: 725 million 47 countries A multitude of languages / ethnic and religious groups Vast differences in development of mediation Until now no European network representing all kinds of mediation

  3. History • Needs and ideas discussed during conferences in Switzerland, Denmark and Finland. • Working group 2006-2007 • Inauguration: September 29, 2007 as part of the first European Mediation Conference in Vienna, Austria • 60 organisations and 60 individuals as founding members • Brand new! www.mediationeurope.net

  4. The idea • To cover needs not already covered by other organisations • No competition with existing organisations • Network, not a traditional umbrella organisation www.mediationeurope.net

  5. What we want to be and do • Network for organisations, institutions and companies working in the field • Enhance collaboration • Communication; Exchange of information; Support; Learning; Building competence • Making our members visible • Promoting mediation; contribution to shaping the future of mediation in Europe www.mediationeurope.net

  6. Enhance collaboration • Professional resource centre: Names, events, literature, links, case stories, ”best practice”… • Organisational resource centre: Ideas, advice, case stories, ”best practice”, fund raising... • A ”dating service” for members… • News exchange • Conferences • Development and research projects www.mediationeurope.net

  7. People • All voluntary work – so far • 20 board members elected from 20 European countries • First Chairman of the Board / President: Gøsta Thommesen, Norway • Vice-Chair / Vice President: Linda Reijerkerk, the Netherlands www.mediationeurope.net

  8. Short term activities • Building web site • Organisations visible • News, developments and events across Europe • Drafting work plan / business plan • Exploring funding options • Planning next European conferences • General Assembly in Belfast, April 2008 www.mediationeurope.net

  9. JOIN AND SUPPORT US • Access to growing network • Find your needed contacts • Be informed • Be visible • Exchange experiences • Shape the priorities for the work plan • Be involved in future conferences www.mediationconference.eu • Support the growth of mediation in Europe www.mediationeurope.net

  10. CONTRIBUTE • Get your organisation, institution or company to register as a member • Spread the news in your environment • Submit information to us on news and events • Participate in committee work, practical work, translation or other tasks – contact the Chair or the Vice Chair of EMNI www.mediationeurope.net

  11. People to contact • Gøsta Thommesen, Norway - Chairman / President • Linda Reijerkerk, the Netherlands – Vice Chair / Vice President • Ewan Malcolm, Scotland – Secretary, membership registration and enquiries • Andrew McCracken, Northern Ireland, Treasurer and member of the board • Esra Gürkaynak, Turkey – board member and liaison with non-European organisations • Info@mediationeurope.net– general enquiries www.mediationeurope.net

  12. www.mediationeurope.net

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