Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter joins Rotary World Peace Conference 2016

The Rotary World Peace Conference 2016 was held on Friday, January 15 th and Saturday, January 16th at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter hosted a booth during the two days to share information about and encourage joint projects between Rotary International and SCI local groups.

The conference featured more than 150 experts on ways to address terrorism, war, religious conflicts, civil rights, domestic and gang violence, cyber-bullying and other areas of conflict in our communities, our nation and overseas.

IMG_7256Keynote speakers included:

  • Sharon Stone, Actress/Activist;
  • Steve Killilea, Designer of the Global Terrorism Index;
  • Bazzel Baz, CEO of the Association for the Recovery of Children;
  • Claes Nobel, Economist and Great Grand Nephew of Albert Nobel;
  • Sal Kahn, Founder of the Kahn Academy;
  • Father Greg Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries;
  • Gilliam Sorrenson, Chair, United Nations Foundation;
  • Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Head of the Peace Corps;
  • Hideko Tamura, a Hiroshima survivor;
  • Colin Bruce, Chmn. World Bank;
  • Ambassador (Ret) Mary Peters, CEO of the Carter Center;
  • Barbara Winton, daughter of Sir Nicholas Winton; and
  • Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, Peace Activist
  • Father Greg Boyle, Homeboy Industries Executive Director

Beyond the main speakers, attendees were able to attend classes offering practical information along “tracks” such as eliminating conflict in daily life and at home; developing safe learning environments in schools; protecting and rehabilitating your community, and embracing civil rights and reducing conflicts.

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