Citizen Diplomacy - How Ordinary People Can Change the World

Hosted by: AIIAV ACCESS

The event will start on: Tuesday, 08 November 2011 6:00 PM

And will end on: Tuesday, 08 November 2011 7:45 PM

At Dyason House

124 Jolimont Road East , Melbourne Victoria

03 9654 7271     events.vic@aiia.asn.au

Posted by: vic   

An ACCESS event open to all

In partnership with the Global Dialogue Foundation.

Citizen Diplomacy is an emerging concept that aims at empowering ordinary citizens to strengthen inter-cultural ties, raise awareness and promote worldwide cultural understanding to overcome adversities. Unlike conventional diplomacy that involves state officials and not always the public, this practice strictly involves people-people ties and is gradually being adopted in practice by the United Nations and other organisations. This particular event will have a regional focus, with Ms Conley Tyler discussing the concept as well as her involvement in Australia-Indonesia dialogue, while Mr Taliai will focus on Australia-Pacific interactions.

Melissa H. Conley Tyler is a lawyer and specialist in conflict resolution, including negotiation, mediation and peace education. She was previously Program Manager of the International Conflict Resolution Centre at the University of Melbourne and Senior Fellow of Melbourne Law School, and is a member of the International Advisory Council of the U.S. Centre for Citizen Diplomacy.

Ikani Taliai is a founder of Ovava Limited, a not-for-profit organisation promoting major initiatives that contribute to Australia's engagement with the Pacific. Mr Taliai is a Tongan community leader and a former Commonwealth Games athlete who is passionate about connecting Pacific diaspora communities.

 Event flyer:  AIIAV ACCESS 2011 Citizen Diplomacy 08.11.11 (239.91 kB)

 Pre-payment welcomed, or payment at the door:

• $20
• Students free on presentation of a current student card

If you plan to attend this function, please advise us at least 1 day before the event.

Refreshments will be served.