1. The European Mediation Network Initiative - EMNI - A short presentation by …………… Place Date www.mediationeurope.net info@mediationeurope.net

2. Europe Population: 725 million 47 countries A multitude of languages / ethnic and religious groups Vast differences in development of mediation Until now no European network representing all kinds of mediation

3. History Needs and ideas discussed during conferences in Switzerland, Denmark and Finland. Working group 2006-2007 Inauguration: September 29, 2007 as part of the first European Mediation Conference in Vienna, Austria 60 organisations and 60 individuals as founding members Brand new! www.mediationeurope.net

4. The idea To cover needs not already covered by other organisations No competition with existing organisations Network, not a traditional umbrella organisation www.mediationeurope.net

5. What we want to be and do Network for organisations, institutions and companies working in the field Enhance collaboration –Communication; Exchange of information; Support; Learning; Building competence Making our members visible Promoting mediation; contribution to shaping the future of mediation in Europe www.mediationeurope.net

6. Enhance collaboration Professional resource centre: Names, events, literature, links, case stories, ”best practice”… Organisational resource centre: Ideas, advice, case stories, ”best practice”, fund raising... A ”dating service” for members… News exchange Conferences Development and research projects www.mediationeurope.net

7. People All voluntary work – so far 20 board members elected from 20 European countries First Chairman of the Board / President: Gøsta Thommesen, Norway Vice-Chair / Vice President: Linda Reijerkerk, the Netherlands www.mediationeurope.net

8. Short term activities Building web site –Organisations visible –News, developments and events across Europe Drafting work plan / business plan Exploring funding options Planning next European conferences General Assembly in Belfast, April 2008 www.mediationeurope.net

9. JOIN AND SUPPORT US Access to growing network Find your needed contacts Be informed Be visible Exchange experiences Shape the priorities for the work plan Be involved in future conferences www.mediationconference.eu Support the growth of mediation in Europe www.mediationeurope.net

10. CONTRIBUTE Get your organisation, institution or company to register as a member Spread the news in your environment Submit information to us on news and events Participate in committee work, practical work, translation or other tasks – contact the Chair or the Vice Chair of EMNI www.mediationeurope.net

11. People to contact Gøsta Thommesen, Norway - Chairman / President Linda Reijerkerk, the Netherlands – Vice Chair / Vice President Ewan Malcolm, Scotland – Secretary, membership registration and enquiries Andrew McCracken, Northern Ireland, Treasurer and member of the board Esra Gürkaynak, Turkey – board member and liaison with non-European organisations Info@mediationeurope.net – general enquiriesInfo@mediationeurope.net www.mediationeurope.net