Mediation festival in Hanau: Together for a more peaceful society

A festival of understanding - over 300 mediators and mediators converted the Congress Park Hanau into a stronghold of dialogue and the positive change!

On September 27, 2024, the starting signal was given to one of the most important events of the mediation scene: the mediation festival, organized by the Federal Association of Mediation (BM) , gathered numerous actors under the motto: "Mindfulness - better argue in society, politics and working world". The atmosphere was bubbling with enthusiasm and curiosity, when the two chairpersons, Christian Hartwig and Monika Knauer-Walter , initiated the festival with a rousing opening speech.

inspiring speakers enliven the discussion

The day started with a brilliant start! Sina Trinkwalder , a visionary entrepreneur, captivated the participants with her opening keynote, in which she emphasized the importance of diversity and individual talents in the world of work. "Performance and success are not only numbers - they are also a question of values!" Your passionate lecture inspired continued applause.

and it continued exciting! In the afternoon dr. Reiner Becker , the head of the Democracy Center in Marburg, the controversial topic " attitude in polarized times ". The message? Commitment to society is the key to building bridges and defusing tensions.

The first festival day ended with a glamorous congress festival! A real highlight was the award of jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann , which were honored for their remarkable project "Trialogs" with the Prize for understanding. Your innovative access to the Middle East conflict creates a space for many perspectives and contributes to communication.

also Wiebke Heider , which passionately launched the conflict hotline of the Federal Association of Mediation, was awarded the honorary prize . A real ray of hope for people in crisis situations!

political support and positive messages

The Saturday started, in all the mediation, with inviting words from Hanau’s Mayor Claus Kaminsky . In a moving speech, he urged how important mediators in society are: "Every successful mediation makes the world a bit better!" With encouraging applause, his message was rewarded by the participants.

Another highlight was the captivating keynote of Susanne Strohbach , which, under the motto ", no fattening, but cookies - conflicts with serenity and joy " delighted the audience with their heartwarming message: "Mit compassion for ourselves and others will be more successful!" These simple but effective words reverberated for a long time.

The board of the Federal Association of Mediation was able to proudly look at the positive results of the festival at the end of this unique congress. Monika Knauer-Walter did not miss the opportunity to share their impressions with the participants: "These two days were a real enrichment, shaped by warmth and openness!"

The mediation festival in Hanau was not just a complete success, but a real proof that we can shape a more peaceful society together. Europe needs such initiatives!

The Federal Association of Mediation is considered the leading mediation association. With over 3,000 members, he is tirelessly committed to the further development and acceptance of mediation in Germany. His vision? To solve conflicts peacefully and constructively!