The International Mediation Day has been celebrated on each third Thursday since 2005. It was initiated by the Association for Conflict Resolution, which is an American association of professionals who assist in conflict resolution. In Poland, the International Mediation Day will be celebrated for the sixth time.
The Mediation Week – 14-19 October
This year, to celebrate the International Mediation Day, the Ministry of Justice initiated the Mediation Week, which lasted from 14 Oct to 19 Oct. Many institutions engaged in disseminating information about this way of dispute resolution nationwide, including courts, prosecutor’s offices and numerous non-governmental organizations. The Mediation Week featured conferences, meetings and workshops on ADR, as well as offered the opportunity to receive free advice and opinion of mediators. It constituted a perfect opportunity to learn more about mediation, which is a fast and effective alternative method of conflict resolution.
