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International Bulletin - August 2002

PPSEAWA 2003 International Conference and 75th Anniversary

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PPSEAWA 22nd International Conference 2003

The Pan Pacific Southeast Asia Women's Association (PPSEAWA) International Conference 2003 and celebration of the 75th anniversary of PPSEAWA will be held on 21st -28th August 2003

The following are the details:

Venue: YWCA for lodging and business meetings

Venue for Opening and Exhibition: Suntec Convention Ballroom

Participants from 22 countries of the PPSEAWA

Do remember to prepare for the following Conference experiences:

Pebbles Promoting Peace

Each country's participants will bring "Pebbles" in the "Pebbles Promoting Peace" project that will follow the "stones" project that was initiated in the Cook Islands.

PPSEAWA Floral Arrangement

The other project is the bringing together of the artificial flowers that depict the flora and fauna of the countries represented. PPESAWA plans to construct a large floral arrangement.

PPSEAWA Cyber Presentation

Do send us your photographs, videos and articles on activites, news etc.

Exhibition Of Your Arts, Crafts And Other Interests

As usual, we look forward to your contributions in the exhibition areas outside the conference

Profile Of Inspiring Women

We will be sharing profiles of inspiring women from all over the world in all walks of life. Do make suggestions of profiles you may like to share. We will need writeups, photos or videos and anything else that will make our posters interesting. You may even write up about yourself or your members. There will be a selection panel to pick the best entries.

Main Theme Of The Conference - "Sharing a Culture of Peace"

In a season of global unrest on many fronts, the message of peace is especially poignant. Never in the history of humankind has there been a greater need for mutual co-operation and understanding.

The theme "Developing a Culture of Peace" for this 22nd International Conference builds on the theme of our 21st conference at the Cook Islands during our hearts have been warmed by the theme "Igniting the Power of Peace".

Our call in the year 2003 is to look at concrete plans and approaches that will strengthen the culture of peace established in many communities and to share insights and paradigms that promote peace.

We look forward to taking up the challenge of building structures that will support sustainable peace and sustaining synergy.

Some of the questions to be addressed include:

• How can we develop a culture of peace?
• What are the educational, economic, social, cultural and governance structures that must be in place?
• Is there a need for a new paradigm, mindset or orientation?
• What are our hopes and dreams for a world of peace? How can they be achieved?

We believe it is timely for us to focus on this theme and play our part in the peace efforts worldwide. We believe the conference will mark a momentous turnaround for many in our global community as we share best practices and experiences to inspire the world toward a PEACE that will last.

Sub-themes

Sub-themes are represented in the acronym PEACE as follows :

People Power

People Power reminds us that our greatest resource is people. Technological, educational and economic advancement is possible because of the people who drive and sustain it. People, including women, must therefore be motivated and empowered to participate at all levels of a community. If the people lead, the leaders follow.

Enhancing Education

Enhancing Education reminds us of the need to look into the restructuring of educational environments, be they formal or informal, conducive to the development of a culture of peace.

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action focuses on the needs of the minority and the marginalised. The sharing of good practice and effective outcomes will optimise resources and enhance commitment.

Compassionate Connection

Compassionate Connection revisits the realities of inter-connectedness and interdependence in our human relationships. It is essential to build communicative platforms to support a quantum leap into borderless communication based on respect and love.

Economic Empowerment

Economic Enhancement is a concrete expression of a quest for peace. For sustainable development in peace efforts, economic well-being for all is imperative. Sharing of success stories as well as potential pitfalls will grow wisdom in developing a culture of peace.

Last Modified: November 29, 2002