International Conflict Resolution Day Activity Suggestions:

·         Provide a declaration or letter of support from your organization

·         Create a conflict resolution (or mediation) pledge and get signatures from public figures and the public

·         Get a Mayoral or Gubernatorial Proclamation

·         Get a Court Resolution or Legislative Resolution

·         Post information about Conflict Resolution Day on your (organization’s) website

·         Link your (locality’s, organization’s) annual conflict resolution event to Conflict Resolution Day (http://www.mediate.com/world/pg1020.cfm), or engage in cross-promotion (let WMF and ACR know when your event is—send an email to acr@ACRnet.org— and we’ll publicize it; let your network know about Conflict Resolution Day)

·         Publish information about Conflict Resolution Day in your (organization’s) newsletter, magazine, listserv

·         Create conflict resolution promotional material and distribute it to the public on Conflict Resolution Day

·         Propose story ideas to print and broadcast media

·         Hold a press conference

·         Set up an informational display for visitors

·         Host a Mock Mediation for the public, policymakers, elected officials, community leaders/organizations, or school personnel

·         Make a presentation regarding conflict resolution that is open to judges, attorneys, court personnel, school personnel and/or the public, possibly in collaboration with other conflict resolution organizations

·         Hold an informational meeting for those interested in learning more about conflict resolution, as potential consumers or practitioners

·         Hold a promotional event such as a luncheon, reception, or other gathering

·         Organize educational meetings with local, state or federal elected officials

·         Hold a conflict resolution workshop at a local college or university

·         Hold a “brown bag” professional development talk on a campus or for professionals in your community

·         Hold an educational event for students, or make a presentation in a classroom or school

·         Organize a student art contest or essay contest on a conflict resolution topic

·         Organize a speaker’s bureau for presentations at business, community, or professional/trade association meetings

·         Recognize conflict resolution leaders and or volunteers in your community.

·         Hold a one-day conference

·         Hold a WMF Delegation meeting

·         Sponsor a day of cooperative games for peer mediators and the public

·         Produce and distribute information on how to establish peer mediation programs

·         Send out conflict resolution information packet to magistrates and other court personnel, including an overview of Conflict Resolution Day and other information

·         Produce t-shirts, mugs or other items supporting conflict resolution

·         Create a “peace quilt”