FORUM AGENDA
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
12:00-14:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)
Lessons of Peace and Justice: From Idea to Practice. Open Lesson
How can we talk to children about justice, conflict, courts, and mediation in a way that is both understandable and engaging? During this event, participants will learn about the “Lessons of Peace and Justice” initiative, which is being implemented in Ukraine with the involvement of judges, mediators, Educational Safety Service inspectors, lawyers, and educators. In the second half of the event, an open lesson will be conducted, so we kindly ask adults to make a little space for children to take part in the Forum as well.
This session will be of interest to educators, mediators, judges, lawyers, psychologists, parents, students, and everyone working with children and young people. The second half of the event will also be engaging for children of all ages.
Speakers:
Zaryana Peka, Attorney, Mediator, Participant of the "Lessons of Peace and Justice" Project.
Volodymyr Kravchuk, Judge of the Supreme Court, Author of the All-Ukrainian Legal Education Initiatives "Spravedlyvtsi" and "Constitution for All".
Yuliia Ivanina, Retired Judge, Attorney, Head of the All-Ukrainian Initiative "Lesson of Justice", Expert in Legal Education.
Luiza Romanadze, Team Leader of the EU Project "CONSENT", President of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.
Svitlana Shpotia, Head of the Educational Security Service Sector of the Bila Tserkva District Police Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv Region, Member of the National Association of Mediators of Ukraine.
14:00-17:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)
Wave of Happiness” Neurographic Art Workshop
A creative and restorative space for recovery, self-expression, and inner balance. During the workshop, participants will explore the technique of neurographic art, where creativity helps form new neural connections. The event will combine elements of art practice, emotional release, and mindful self-awareness.
This session will be of interest to mediators, psychologists, educators, parents, young people, and everyone looking for tools for emotional recovery and creative self-support.
Speakers:Ganna Baryshnykova, Mediator, Psychologist, Trainer, and Member of the Board of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.Iryna Suchilova, Mediator (DAA), Trainer, Psychologist in the WAPP Positive Psychotherapy Method, Expert of the EU Project "CONSENT" of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.
17:30-19:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)
Interpreted Mediations: What interpreters and mediators need to know
During this panel, we will discuss the specific features of interpreted mediations, the interaction between mediators and interpreters, ethical issues, the challenges of multilingual communication, and international experience in this field. Special attention will be given to the role of interpreters in maintaining the quality of dialogue and mutual understanding between the parties.
This session will be of interest to interpreters, mediators, lawyers, international organizations, trainers, students, and everyone working in intercultural and multilingual communication.
Maryna Dzeveliuk, mediator, family mediator, PhD in Law, Associate Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Management of Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University, Coordinator of the “MEDIATORIUM” Support Hub for Educators of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.
Moderator: Maryna Dzeveliuk, mediator, family mediator, PhD in Law, Associate Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Management of Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University, Coordinator of the “MEDIATORIUM” Support Hub for Educators of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.
Speakers: Barrie J. Roberts, Attorney, Former Court ADR Director, Founder of English for Dispute Resolution, Co-founder of InterpretADR, and Author.Maria Ceballos-Wallis, United States Federally Certified Court Interpreter, Full-Time Spanish-English Interpreter, and Language Access Specialist.
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ABOUT ACADEMY
EDUCATION
PROJECTS
Ukraine, 65026, Odesa,
St. Gretska, 17, 3rd floor
+38 (093) 693-86-56+38 (067) 941-16-46
au.noitaidem%40ofni
The mediation.ua website was created and maintained with the European Union's financial support as part of the Project CONSENT: ENHANCEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN UKRAINE WITH FOCUS ON MEDIATION implemented by the Ukrainian Mediation Academy. Its content is the sole responsibility of the Ukrainian Mediation Academy and does not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union.
Copying, processing, distribution and any other use of site materials is allowed only with mention of the "Ukrainian Academy of Mediation" and an active link to the site.
© NGO "Ukrainian Academy of Mediation", 2024