Conversation Circles

I found these Conversation Circles interesting and informative - if you see a topic you are interested in, a good idea to check them out.
 
The NGO CSW Forum will organize thematic “Conversation Circles” which will be held from 10 to 14 March 2014 during the CSW. These are free and open to all delegates attending CSW58.  Participants interested in similar themes will be able to share stories about themselves, their organizations, and issues. Opportunities will be provided to network, plan collective strategies to implement UN agreements and dialogue with governments.

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Conversation Circle:  Attendee Guidelines

• Sign in and provide your card / contact information for continuing communications.  It would be useful to   provide cards/info to all members of your small group as well.
• Make an effort to sit with others with whom you are not familiar.  (Be flexible as to which small group.)
• Be prepared to speak (briefly).   Share a best idea or practice associated with your experience or organization.
• Be prepared to listen.  (Don’t dominate the conversation.)
• Seek small group agreement re: 2-3 best ideas to share with the larger group.
• The aim is to foster communication and ideas among participants – with the help of your small group leader.

 MONDAY, 10 MARCH 2014

• 12:30 – 2:00p: Human Rights (CCUN, 2^nd Floor)
• 2:30 – 4:00p: Violence/Peace & Security (CCUN, 2^nd floor)
• 4:30 – 6:00p: Trafficking and Migration (CCUN, 2^nd Floor)
• 6:15 – 8:00p: Girls and Older Women – Inter-generational Dialogue (CCUN, 2^nd floor)

 FRIDAY, 14MARCH 2014

• 10:30 – 12:00p: Health and Mental Health (CCUN, Chapel)
• 2:30 – 4:00p: Women and Economic Empowerment (CCUN, 2^nd Floor)
• 4:30 – 6:00p: Sustainable Development/ Climate Change (CCUN, 2^nd Floor)

Other conversation circles such as Older Women, Indigenous Women, Rural Women and Girls can meet after morning briefings (9:30 to 10:00 am) at the CCUN second floor in shared space.
*CCUN = The Church Center, 777 UN Plaza (corner of 44^th and First Ave), New York, NY