1. Dignity Dignity The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict Dr. Donna Hicks

2. Why Dignity? Universal Source of Well-Being Universal Source of Suffering Universal Source of Reconciliation

3. What is Dignity? Inherent value and vulnerability. It’s not something that comes and goes. It is a part of our DNA. We all have it, but we need to learn how to act like it. It’s our internal barometer indicating how we feel about ourselves It’s what gets injured when we are treated as if we didn’t matter. It’s the glue that connects us to others—it’s what makes relationships work.

4. When dignity is violated…

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6. Self-Knowledge Unconditionally worthy of dignity by virtue of one’s birthright Internal validation of self- worth Invulnerable to criticism and judgment Sense of well-being comes from within Reflective in social settings Conditionally worthy- dependent on validation from others External validation of self- worth Vulnerable to criticism & judgment Seeks praise and approval for sense of well-being Reactive in social settings Two Parts of the Self “I” “ME”

7. Ten Elements of Dignity Acceptance of Identity Recognition Acknowledgement Inclusion Safety Fairness Independence Understanding Benefit of the Doubt Accountability

8. Ten Temptations to Violate Dignity Don’t Take The Bait Don’t Save Face Don’t Shirk Responsibility Don’t Be Lured By False Dignity Don’t Be Lured By False Security Don’t Just Sit There And Take It Don’t Assume You Are The Innocent Victim Don’t Resist Feedback From Others Don’t Blame And Shame Others Don’t Be Lured By False Intimacy

11. Donna Hicks Harvard University Weatherhead Center for International Affairs dhicks@wcfia.harvard.edu www.DeclareDignity.com www.DrDonnaHicks.com