Conflict Resolution/Mediation training

Report presented by Sister Joan O‘Shanahan.O.P.

Our beautiful world to-day is trying to cope with violence of so many kinds.   If we are not working to find solutions then we must continue to be part of the problem.  This conviction leads us to continue supporting and preaching peace, based on justice, as we celebrate the 800th birthday of the Dominican Order (which is a large family).  This peace education programme gives us all (no matter what continent we live in) a perfect tool for teaching permanent peaceful attitudes and to contribute somewhat to a more democratic, tolerant, just and peaceful world.

World Water Day marks launch of new Decade of Action – Water for Life

World Water Day - 22 March 2005 - marks the start of a new UN International Decade for Action on water. The Water for Life Decade 2005-2015 will give a high profile to implementing water-related programmes and the participation of women. The UN hopes that the Decade will boost the chances of achieving international water-related goals and the United Nations Millennium Declaration.

Dominicans have a long tradition of commitment to social justice action both in their Acts of Chapters, and in their work and actions. It is recognised that although preaching is that which brings Dominicans together as a unique spiritual family, this can take on many forms.