Die Föderation
für Weltfrieden lud zum „Internationalen Familientag der UNO“ gemeinsam mit der
Österreichischen Familienföderation herzlich ein
(Thema:
"Confronting family poverty and social
exclusion")
Internationaler
Familientag der UNO (Fotos)
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Samstag, 14. Mai 2011
Programm:
15:00-16:00: Vorträge von Mag. Barbara Nanoff-Schediwy,
Mediatorin
Dr. Michaela Moser, Armutskonferenz
Markus Oirer,
"Aus Tränen werden Kristalle - Abrechnung einer missbrauchten Seele"
16:00 Diskussion
17:00-18:00: Dr. Carlo Nagy-Babiak, Mediziner mit
logotherapeutischer Qualifikation, Sozial- und Lebensberater, Familienberater
und Mediator
Mag. Xiaoyan Wang, „Familientradition
in China"
Mag.
Elisabeth Cook, UPF, "Die Familie als Grundlage
einer Kultur des Friedens"
Kulturelles Programm: Slowakische
Kindertanzgruppe „Rosmarin“ und Buffet
Weitere
Infos: 0650/6015434, 0650/2588846; E-Mail: info@weltfriede.at
English
report:
On May 14, 2011 UPF-Austria organized an afternoon
event for the International Day of Families which was started by Peter Haider
welcoming the guests and reading the message of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for this special day. For the following panel
discussion six speakers were invited to speak on the topic "Confronting
family poverty and social exclusion".
The first, Mrs.
Barbara Nanoff-Schediwy, who works as a mediator with
international and intercultural couples, started her presentation with a quote
of Nelson Mandela: “The most powerful weapon is dialogue!” In her short speech
she explained how mediation can support people in rebuilding their
relationships. “Tipps
and Tricks for mediative behaviour in everyday life”
was the title of the handout she had prepared for the participants of the
conference, a very helpful instruction which can easily be applied.
Dr.
Michaela Moser, a Catholic theologian, philosopher and expert
for social affairs, spoke about her experiences working with Charity
organisations for over 30 years. “Even in the rich country of
She summarized her suggestions in three points:
- to ensure a minimum income for people
- to keep
developing the social infrastructure, such as schools and public
transport.
- to re-think the politics concerning working time, employment and
unemployment
Mr. Markus
Oirer introduced his book “Tears become diamonds”, which is a
testimony of how he overcame his difficult experience of having been misused in
his childhood. His example gives hope to people who had to cope with similar
difficulties in their lives. He pours all his energy in prevention work in
order for young people to learn from his experiences.
In the coffee break after these first 3 presentations
people could come to know each other and exchange experiences, as most of the
participants of the conference were involved in work for families in some or
the other way.
The next speaker was Dr. Karl Babiak-Nagy, a medical doctor
with logotherapeutical qualifications, family adviser
and mediator. As a follower of Victor Frankl he
applies the principles of the logo therapy in caring for people: it is
essential to find meaning and a purpose in life. “I am not the one, who is
looking for answers, but life itself asks me questions, and I am the one who
answers them!”
His leading principle is: “Accept life, find your
purpose!”
Mrs. Xiaoyan Wang, was
the next speaker. Having studied medicine and literature in
She began her presentation explaining the meaning of
the Chinese symbol for the family. The mainly western audience was surprised
about the complexity of thoughts put into one word.
Mrs. Wang compared the traditional Confucian family
which knew many rules and regulations with the family of the early Communist
times in
- the children are being educated strictly, and they are expected to
do well at school,
- to be
polite in any situation, at home as well as at the workplace or in any
public place.
She also mentioned that for the Chinese men it is
natural to share the household responsibilities: men are cooking and cleaning
without long discussions.
Mrs.
Elisabeth Cook of UPF-Austria, then
spoke about “The Family as the Foundation of a Culture of Peace”. She drew the
attention of the listeners to the fact that there is not only financial or material
poverty, but also “poverty of relationships”, meaning that 50% of all marriages
break, not to speak of the couples who do not marry legally. Instead of having
a culture of families we created a culture of singles.
She continued that the solution can be found in
raising the value of family relationships by reflecting on the fact that man
and woman, parents and children are the vessels through which a never ending
circle of love is formed which starts from our creator and continues to flow
without end through the generations. So the family can be considered as the
centre of life, love and hope for the future.
After another round of discussions a Slovakian
Children’s’ dance group performed Slovakian Folk dances, which was highly
appreciated by the audience.