RUSSIA: PEER MEDIATION TRAINING

In 2007, IMTD consultant Noa Zanolli traveled to Rostov to do conflict resolution and peer mediation training with over 100 teachers from Chechnya and Rostov at a conference organized by Women of the Don.

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In February 2007, IMTD had the pleasure of welcoming five guests from the union, “Women of the Don,” based in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. During the meeting, Ambassador John McDonald shared a book with these guests, “1000 Women for Peace.” The 1000 women featured in the book were collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace prize in 2005. It is interesting to note that there was an article about the founder and head of the union in the book, Valentina Cherevatenko.

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In 2007, Dr. Noa Zanolli, traveled to Rostov at the request of Ambassador McDonald to attend a regional conference for high school teachers. Dr. Zanolli taught a seminar in conflict resolution for the teachers, and also assisted the “Women of the Don” staff with the grant writing process for UNICEF Russia.