GCS and Asia Institute
International Peace Seminar to Commemorate
The 31st Anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace
Friday, November 2
10 AM – 12 PM
Topic:
“Approaches to the Resolution of Conflict
The Role of the Global Civil Society in Constructing a Peaceful Community”
The world faces a remarkable number of conflicts today that call for a global effort to bring about long-term resolution. GCS (Global Common Society) and the Asia Institute have undertaken a concerted effort to identify effective strategies for engaging a variety of stakeholders through work with NGOs and educational institutions to lay the foundations for long-term engagement. In commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace, GCS and the Asia Institute will hold a seminar to discuss how the global civil society create the precedents for a global culture that promotes peace.
Introductory remarks: Mr. Charles Cho, Executive Director of GCS
Moderator: Mr. Charles Cho, Executive Director of GCS
Speaker:
Emanuel Pastreich
Director of the Asia Institute
“The Problem with Islands: Strategies for addressing the Sengak-Diaoyu Islands Issue through Education and NGO cooperation”
Speaker:
Baeksoon Lee
Director-General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
“Korea’s role in promoting peace”
Speaker:
Lakhvinder Singh, Ph.D.
President of the Indo-Korea Policy Forum
“India’s innovations in encouraging peace and conflict resolution”
Date: Friday, November 2
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location:
The Asia Institute and GCS International Headquarters
GCS International Building
115-3 Gwonnong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02 741 2274
