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When
Sep 27, 2023, 7:00 AM – Sep 29, 2023, 11:50 PM
Where
The Mayflower Hotel,
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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Conference Schedule
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time | Session |
|---|---|
10:00 AM EDT | UK Welcome |
10:15 AM EDT | A Vision for Global Family Strengthening |
10:30 AM EDT | Keynote Address:
Islamic Law, International Law and Parental Child Abduction |
11:05 AM EDT | Breakout Sessions 1 - 4 |
12:00 PM EDT | Break / Regional Informal meet and greets |
1:00 PM EDT | Afternoon Plenary:
Every Case is Different--- The Mythology of Governmental Inaction to Reunite Families |
1:40 PM EDT | Breakout Sessions 5 - 8 |
2:45 PM EDT | Closing Plenary Session – Participant Feedback |
3:15 PM EDT | iStand 2023 Preview
& Closing Remarks |
Breakout Session 1 - 4
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
Survivor’s Toolkit: Faith & Spirituality | Jules Mani, President, Shine the Light for Abducted Children |
Writers Roundtable | Hosted by Lizbeth Meredith, Author, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters |
Technology Innovations to Help Your Case | Deanielle Dawra, Co-Founder, Find My Parent Inc. |
Navigating the Troubled Waters of Alienation | Elaine Cobb, Founder & President, Family Access-Fighting for Children's Rights |
Breakout Session 5 - 7
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
Survivor's Toolkit: Persistence and Long Haul Reunifications | Samina Rahman (Abdallah’s mom), George Petroutsas (Andoni’s dad), and Ravi Parmar (Reynsh’s dad)
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Survivor Experiences: Youth Stories of Hope and Healing | Youth Ambassadors Nafeesah Ali, Maayi N'Diaye |
IPCA Policy Brief Series: IPCA is a Wicked Problem | Sarah Hakim, University of Alabama in Huntsville |
About the Conference
Now in it's 9th year, the International Parents Conference is the premiere gathering of survivors, parents, families, advocates and friends of internationally abducted children.
The Conference is traditionally held in Washington DC. This year, however, iStand 2022 is virtual, and we welcome participants from across the globe to join together through dynamic plenary sessions, breakout sessions and special opportunities to connect for family reunification, family strengthening and global IPCA reform.
Join us on October 1 for iStand 2022: Virtual International Conference!
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