{"id":54,"date":"2013-11-29T23:15:37","date_gmt":"2013-11-30T04:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/diplomacyresearch\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2017-06-16T14:13:38","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T18:13:38","slug":"symposium-on-love-and-forgiveness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/diplomacyresearch\/symposium-on-love-and-forgiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Love and Forgiveness in Governance Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Love and forgiveness are universal values practiced throughout the world. These two elements seem to transcend race, culture, and nationality, making them a central part of what makes us human. Despite this fact, limited research exists on the role of love and forgiveness \u2014 and its practical application \u2014 in governance structures. And experience reveals that leaders at all levels can exemplify or build aspects of love and forgiveness into their work, aiding in the advancement towards acceptance, decreased conflict, and ultimately lasting peace within their respective societies<\/p>\n

From 13th<\/sup>-14th<\/sup><\/span><\/strong> November 2014 in Washington DC, <\/span><\/strong>a symposium was held exploring the role of values of love and forgiveness in governance. It was organized by the Community of Sant\u2019Egidio, the Berkley Center at Georgetown University, the School for Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, Center for Human and Civil Rights at the University of Notre Dame, the Center for the Thought of John Paul II, and the Fetzer Institute.<\/p>\n

By gathering international practitioners, scholars, and exemplars to share their experiences, this conference helped foster an understanding of the power and potential of love and forgiveness amongst the governing professions. The panels and presentations served as a platform to explore the larger trends and patterns which allow for the practical application and integration of love and forgiveness in political processes, the justice system, and conflict afflicted situations.<\/p>\n

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Copley Formal Lounge: http:\/\/maps.georgetown.edu\/copleyhall\/<\/a>
\nGeorgetown University
\n37th and O Streets, N.W.,
\nWashington D.C. 20057<\/p>\n

*Directions to Copley Formal Lounge: http:\/\/berkleycenter.georgetown.edu\/directions<\/a><\/p>\n

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13 November 2014<\/p>\n

Roundtable discussion: (School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University)<\/a><\/p>\n

12:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm | Lunch and special roundtable discussion, Promoting Love and Forgiveness through Leadership: Representatives from the OIC Member States
\n\u2022 H.E. Alwi Shihab, \u201cLearning from experience\u201d;
\n\u2022 H.E. Syed Hamid Bin Syed Jaafar Albar, former Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs
\n\u2022 H.E. Mohamed Mouldi Kefi, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia
\n\u2022 John Kiser, prominent author<\/p>\n

Meditation: (Copley Crypt Chapel, Georgetown University)<\/p>\n

3:00 pm \u2013 3:30 pm | Meditation in the promotion of peace
\n\u2022 Dennis McAuliffe, Director of the Georgetown\u2019s Contemplatives in Action Initiative<\/p>\n

Opening keynote and reception: (Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University)<\/p>\n

3:45 pm \u2013 4:30 pm | Check-in and short film screening
\n\u2022 The Aceh Story
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