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An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference

Finding the Center . An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference. The Mission and Conference Name.

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An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference

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  1. Finding the Center An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference

  2. The Mission and Conference Name “The conference mission is to provide participants with tools, best practices, and problem solving strategies for their own issues and communities to find a common, inclusive center, a place inside each human being, on which to build a welcoming place of respect for human rights.” • Finding the Center

  3. Goals & Objectives • To be “Proactive” for HR Education and skills development. • Present a program of proactive and dynamic speakers and workshops to provide new ideas, methods, & technique, (tools), to improve and enhance our work and lives. • To focus toward students, as they are the leaders of tomorrow, although participants from all walks of life will be encouraged to attend and participate. • To provide nationally and internationally renowned speakers and workshop presenters on issues of diversity and human rights. • To offer a generous number of scholarships to ensure participation of students.

  4. Finding the Center 2005 • An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference Concepts of Community Which Promote Unity (Rev. Lucius Walker Jr.) Taking Action: Practical Contributions to Civility (Dr. Raymond Reyes & Sam Byrd, Owner of Diversity Works Consulting) Character Education: From Violence to Virtues (Linda Kavelin Popov & Dr. Dan Popov)

  5. Finding the Center 2006 • An Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference Track 1: Higher Bridges, Lower Walls: Using Social Justice Activities to Overcome Barriers (Paul Wesselmann) Track 3: Building Bridges: Reducing the Harmful Effects of Prejudice and Discrimination (NCBI— The National Coalition Building Institute) Track 2: Challenging Hate and Stereotypes in a Time of Crisis (Corey Saylor) Track 4: Emerging Leaders: Developing and Nurturing New Leaders for Future Human Rights Efforts (Michael Chin)

  6. Finding the Center 2007 “The Power of Transformation” TRACK THREE: EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN Hosted by Dr. Randie Gottlieb TRACK ONE: FAMILIES AS AGENTS OF CHANGE Hosted by Anna Boluda TRACK FOUR: COMMON COMMUNITY Hosted by Reverend John L. Selders Jr. TRACK TWO: SOCIAL ENTERPRENEURSHIP Hosted by BalbirMathur

  7. Finding the Center 2008 “Resolving Differences: The Seed of Unity” “CHANGE AGENTS FOR DIVERSITY” - Tod Ewing “HOW TO ALWAYS BE RIGHT” - Burl Barer “CAN WE ALL GET ALONG? TOOLS FOR DIFFICULT DIALOGUES” - Libby Roderick “PLURALISM: AN ALTERNATIVE TO EXTREMISM” - Hind Makki “BEYOND ENEMY IMAGES: FINDING STRENGTH IN CONNECTION” - Kathleen Macferran

  8. Finding the Center 2011 “Forging Alliances and Strategies for Action” • Morning plenary address, Opening Hearts, Opening Minds: Finding the Center Without Losing Your Edge • Educator workshop: Using Social Media Tools For Social Justice Work • Student workshop: Veggies, Delusions & Gifts Oh My: A Different Approach to Interpersonal Effectiveness • Lunchtime plenary: Being the Change Agent. • Workshops for students and educators on leadership development and community organizing. Kitara McClure Paul Wesselmann • Law Enforcement Workshops • Hate Crimes Investigation • Bias Incidence and Hate Crime Response Workshops for human rights advocates Cherie Buckner-­Webb Chief David Duke

  9. Future Plans • Change from Spring to Fall • Become a component of NWCHR, alternating FTC and NWCHR Conference. • NEXT FTC – Fall 2013

  10. What Do We Need To Do Today? • Light the Candle – Start the Planning Process • Call for the FTC 2013 Planning Team • Call for Stakeholders • Target a Date

  11. Finding the Center Don’t Forget April, 2013

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