8th ICPNA ►Towards a Nonviolent Future ►Facts About

ANUVRAT GLOBAL ORGANIZATION (ANUVIBHA), INDIA

(a transnational center for peace and nonviolent action associated with
United Nations Department of Public Information)

JAIN VISHVA BHARATI UNIVERSITY, LADNUN (RAJ.)

(a university dedicated to jainlogical studies and nonviolence research)

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Theme

Towards a Nonviolent Future: Seeking Realistic Models for Peaceful Co-existence and Sustainability

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Conference Dates

Oct. 20 to 23, 2013

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Venue

Anuvibha Jaipur Kendra
Opp. Gaurav Tower, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur

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Registration Fee

Voluntary basis. If you want to help the conference you can pay it on arrival. If not it is not compulsory.

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Free Local Hospitality

The delegates whose participation is confirmed will be our guests during the conference. The organizers will be responsible for their board, lodging, refreshments and local transport.

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Arrival - Departure

Delegates must arrive in Jaipur on Oct 19 by evening. They can leave afternoon on Oct 23 or on Oct 24 morning.

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Plenary Sessions

There are eleven Plenary Sessions:
1.   Nonviolence, Perception, Practice and Concept
2.   Is Nonviolent Future Possible?
3.   Models of Peaceful Co-existence
4.   Training Children in a Culture of Ahimsa: Balodaya Model of Education
5.   Interfaith Insights for a Nonviolent Future
6.   Culture of Nonviolence, Shared Cultures and Universal Culture
7.   Environmental and Ecological Crisis vis-à-vis Human Behaviour
8.   Anuvrat as an Instrument of Change for a Better World
9.   The Role of Youths in Creating a Peaceful World
10. Our Future Attitude within Nature and with Life
11. Possibilities of a Weaponless World

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Format for submission of proposals to speak and last date

(i)    Title of the paper
(ii)   Name of the Plenary Session for which it is meant
(iii)  Summary of your paper in 100 words

Last date for submitting proposals is August 31, 2013

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Workshops

There will be three workshops every day in the afternoon. Proposals are invited with a title and summary in 100 words.

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Last Date for Registration

Sept 15, 2013 but those who want to speak or lead a workshop must submit proposals by August 31, 2013.

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Special Features

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Special Note

It is a rare opportunity for peace and nonviolence seekers across the world and benefit from the shared visions. Those who are thinking of coming to India as tourist it is the best season. After the conference you may go around the country and my organization will extend all cooperation including finding host families at destinations. Just come and explore the healing of power of ahimsa.

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Contact Person for Correspondence

Dr. S.L. Gandhi