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YOU MAY FIND IT USEFUL TO PRINT THIS CORRESPONDENCE FOR YOUR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

International Union of Psychological Science

Committee for the Psychological Study Peace

Seventh International Symposium on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace

Theme: The changing terrain of peace psychology in the international arena

Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
July 16 22, 2001
You are cordially invited to participate in the Seventh Symposium on the Contributions of
Psychology to Peace from July 16 22, 2001. Your name is included in an invitation list of
around 40 participants proposed by the International Committee for the Psychological Study of
Peace. Kindly read on, for more information. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Cristina Montiel
Local Site Coordinator
Introduction
International Symposia on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace bring together about
40 invited participants from around the world. This biennial meeting is conducted under the
auspices of the Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace, of the International Union of
Psychological Science. It enables scholars to present their current research in peace psychology;
engage in intercultural dialogue aimed at reducing culture bias and ethnocentrism in research and
practice in peace psychology; bring forward voices from cultures and situations that are typically
not included in peace discourses; and, build an international community that promotes peacerelated research/action.
Symposium Format
The main theme for the 2001 Conference will be the Changing Terrain of Peace
Psychology in the International Arena. Participants are expected to present a 10 to 15 minute
paper on peace psychology, with emphasis on psychology and/or human processes. Your
presentation may be related to any empirical/theoretical work or action project, in which you are
involved.
The symposium will be a combination of paper presentations and dialogue sessions
among participants. Another major component of the symposium will be visits to various
Philippine universities, government and non-government offices. In order to optimize your
participation at this Symposium, please attend all paper/ dialogue/ exposure sessions from July 16
to 21. Below is the tentative program for the conference.
July 16

Registration, welcome party

6 pm Cultural Presentation by Ateneo de Manila

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July 17

9 am

Opening Ceremonies (The Philippine organizing committee plans to

invite Mrs. Corazon Aquino as the keynote speaker.)

Paper Presentations
July 18

Morning Paper Presentations

Afternoon .. Exposure trip to the Human Rights Womens Desk of the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines; and Dialogue with peacerelated NGOs
Evening . Dinner hosted by De La Salle University w/ Cultural Presentation

July 19

Morning .... Paper Presentations

Afternoon.. Dialogue among participants: Facilitated by the Committee for the
Psychological Study of Peace (CPSP)
Evening.. Dinner hosted by Miriam College w/ Cultural Presentation

July 20

Morning Paper Presentations

Afternoon .. Exposure trip to the Office of the Presidential Adviser for the Peace
Process (OPPAP)
Evening . Dinner hosted by OPAPP
Dialogue among participants: Facilitated by the CPSP

July 21
July 22

Cultural Tour
(Specific plans will depend on the weather on that day)

Setting and Institutional Sponsors

The Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace, currently chaired by Diane
Bretherton (Australia), consists of Ruben Ardila (Colombia); Andrew Dawes (South Africa); Janel
Gauthier (Canada); Solveig Hagglund (Sweden); Takehito Ito (Japan); Ann Sanson (Australia);
and Michael Wessells, Previous Chair (U.S.). Morton Deutsch (U.S.), Toshio Iritani (Japan) and
Klaus Boehnke (Germany) are the Senior Advisers for the Committee.
Most sessions will be held at the Ateneo de Manila University. Ateneo is located
in Quezon City, a suburb of Manila City. The Ateneo Psychology Department and the Center for
Social Policy and Public Affairs will co-host the Symposium. Members of the local Site
Committee come from De La Salle University, Gaston Z. Ortigas Peace Institute, Office of the
Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process, University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University
of the Philippines and Miriam College.
Facilities and Cost
Ateneo de Manila University will be providing meeting facilities for most of the
conference sessions. However, participants are asked to shoulder housing costs and a registration
fee. The bulk of registration fees will support participants with difficult economic situations. The
registration fee will also cover all Symposium materials, meals and transportation between
conference venues.

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The registration fee for those who pay on or before January 15, 2001 is US $350.
Registration fee for payments between January 15, 2001 to April 15, 2001 is US $400.
Participants who pay after April 15, 2001 will be charged a registration fee of US $475.
Arrangements have been made with Riverbend Hotel & Convention Center to house all
participants in double rooms. Though participants are free to coordinate alternative arrangements,
they are encouraged to stay at Riverbend Hotel. Riverbend Hotel is around 15 minutes from
Ateneo de Manila University, located in the compound of Manila Riverbanks Mall, Barangka,
Marikina City. The rate of US $40 per person is offered to participants. This rate includes the use
of a double room plus breakfast. The total cost for the duration of the conference (7 nights for
those arriving on July 16th and leaving on July 23rd) will be US $280.00. Accommodations for
over 7 nights cannot be assured unless reservations are made by January 15, 2001.
Other Information
Attire for conference sessions will be smart casual. Participants may also bring one or two
national outfit(s) or lounge suit(s) for the Welcome Party and Opening Ceremonies.
The Philippines has a tropical climate with daily temperatures ranging from 28C to 34C.
June to October is the wet season with heavy monsoon rains in most parts of the country.
Participants are advised to bring umbrellas, as July is part of the rainy season. You may also find
it useful to have puddle-proof footwear. Finally, you may want to bring a light sweater because
sessions will be held in air-conditioned rooms.
Participants interested in tourism before or after the Symposium can get in touch with their
own travel agencies. Since the conference falls during the rainy season, we advise against
elaborate tours.
More information/ instructions (e.g. airport transfer, dollar peso exchange, and such) will
be sent to those who register.
Contact Information
Mail:

Dr. Cristina Montiel

Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs
Social Development Complex
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Avenue, 1108 Loyola Heights
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Philippines
Attention: Ms. Katharine Nazareno

Phone:

(632) 426-6061 to 62 or
(632) 426-6001 extension 4645

Fax:

(632) 426-5999

E-mail

To:
Cc:

cbnazareno@yahoo.com
tmontiel@admu.edu.ph