Healing the Wounds of History conference 2011 was the major launch event for an initiative exploring innovative psycho-social approaches to addressing the deeper roots of violence. The goal was to establish constructive relations between the people and communities in present-day Lebanon.
Review
HWH Website, HWHARV Facebook page. Concept Paper and Summary of the Keynote Address also the Power Point Presentation given by Professor Vamik Volkan.
The Conference
Under the High Patronage of His Excellency, the President of the Council of Ministers, Mr Najib Mikati, the Centre for Lebanese Studies and the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, in partnership with the Institute of Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation, organised the International Conference on ‘Healing the Wounds of History: Addressing the Roots of Violence’. The Conference was hosted by the Lebanese American University on 11th to 13th November 2011 at its’ campus situated in the beautiful ancient city of Byblos, Lebanon.
focus
to raise awareness about the need to resolve historical grievances as a step towards social harmony in Lebanon and beyond
resource
to help people learn more about the diverse approaches to addressing the roots of conflict and cycles of violence in our society
vision
to catalyze a process that will implement the key insights and methods from the Conference through a series of nationwide projects that touch all communities