The purpose of Conflict Resolution Day includes:
- To Promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation and other creative, peaceful means of resolving conflict
- To promote the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, governments and the legal system
- To recognize the significant contributions of (peaceful) conflict resolvers
- To obtain national synergy by having celebrations happen across the country and around the world on the same day
Common Ground is working on a collaboration with Mediation Services of Maui to create an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) event in December. Mayor Arakawa issued a proclamation declaring October 18th as Conflict Resolution Day for Maui County. And across the world, from the UK to the US Dept of Energy in Washington D.C. to New York, Chicago, New Mexico and Oakland, California, workplaces, universities, and governmental groups are coming together to recognize the significance of this day.
I'd like to add "hug a mediator" to the events for today...Maui style!
You can help me support our efforts by recommending a mediator or ADR professional the next time you see individuals or groups in conflict. There are many ways to approach resolution. It doesn't have to be adversarial, costly, unbalanced or unresolved. There are options. Spread the word!
Mahalo nui loa!
For more information about events commemorating Conflict Resolution Day, here is the link.
