[WCUSP] International Women Conference in Dallas

[Odile Hugonot Haber]

Subject: UNA-USA Membership E-NEWS - New York Edition (November 3, 2006)

November 3, 2006


Dallas Hosts Third International Women's Peace Conference

Name of Conference:  3rd International Women's Peace Conference, at Dallas
Dates:   July 10 – 15, 2007
Site:     Adams Mark Conference Center
Website:  (You can volunteer & register on line):
www.womenspeaceconference.org <http://www.womenspeaceconference.org/>

Conference Sponsor:  Peacemakers, Inc.

CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Nobel Laureates:
Betty Williams (N. Ireland)
Jody Williams (USA)
Rigoberta Menchu Tum (Guadamala)

UNIFEM:
Noeleen Heyzer (Singapore)

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSIOINER (former):
Pumla Gobodo-Madikezela (S. Africa)

ETHICS:
Sharon D. Welch (USA)
Univ. of Missourii-iColumbia
Chair, Religious Studies

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK:
Ruth Gaby Vermot Mangold (Switzerland)
Women Across the Globe

FEMININE PSYCHOLOGY:
Jean Shinioda Bolen, MD
Clinical Prof. of Psychiatry
Univ. of Calif. Medical Center

Other outstanding keynote speakers and workshop presenters are pending.

The Peace Conference will operate on three tracks:

1.         Workshops leading to action plans
2.         Workshops training in "How to become a PEACEMAKER",
domestically, nationally and internationally
3.         "Mind, Body, Spirit" services: Counseling, Meditation, Relaxation

·        There will be an International Chorus that you will be able
to join. There will be rehearsals.
·        There will be multiple stages areas for ethnic dancing, etc.
·        During the conference Adams Mark room rates are only $99.  As
many as four may be in the same room - two queen-size beds.
·        Various ethnic foods will be available.  Other special diets
will be provided with advanced notice.

Conference registration rates are very reasonable for a five day event.
EARLY DISCOUNT thru 12-31-06: Adult:  $200.00; Senior (65 +):
$150.00; Full-time student: $100.00.
You can register and pay on line by credit card or by check.  It is a
secure line.

For more information, to volunteer or register, go on line:
www.womenspeaceconference.org <http://www.womenspeaceconference.org/>