Plan to join communicators and peace advocates from around the world in Cape Town, South Africa this October for Congress 2008, the fourth global conference sponsored by the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC). Join faith-based and secular communicators from around the world to explore the conference theme Communication is peace: Building viable communities.
The congress focuses on the role of communicators in conflict situations and offers participants the opportunity to learn more about how they can contribute to creating conditions which lead to sustainable peace in their communities.
Programme Highlights Keynote presentations by leading figures in the world of communication rights and peace advocacy
Daily workshop sessions exploring communication rights; media and gender justice; power, conflict and peace; and new communication and information technologies and peace.
On-site case studies of a local township area and of the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela was held which is now a learning centre.
The programme includes the address by Archishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the opening ceremony; a series of workshops on ‘Peace Arts in Parishes’ led by theologian and artist, Rev. Bob Haverluck; daily prayers sessions guided by Phumzile Zondi-Mabizela, a prominent HIV and AIDS rights activist; and a professional development course on ‘Writing for Peace’ for correspondents who report from conflict zones for all news media.
If you are a communicator committed to peace advocacy and human rights, this event is for you!
Registration deadline: 30 June 2008.
Consider making a financial donation. To support a communicator from the Global South who otherwise would not be able be able to attend.
