7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN AGAINST
MILITARISM
Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights
CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao
Location: University of Guam, Mangilao, Guåhan
Dates: September 14-19, 2009
Women across the globe have endured tremendous struggles to protect their families and
survive during times of war and unrest. It is from these struggles that women have gained the
strength to fight for peace. This September, they will gather on the island of Guam for the 7th
Meeting of the International Network of Women Against Militarism themed, “Resistance,
Resilience and Respect for Human Rights”.
The five-day conference will bring together women from Japan, Okinawa, South Korea,
Hawaii, Philippines, Australia, Republic of Belau, Marshall Islands, Guam, United States,
Puerto Rico and Saipan – all of whom have felt the tremendous impacts of US military bases
in their homelands.
The International Network of Women Against Militarism has been meeting since 1997 to
share information and strategize about the negative effects of US military operations. These
effects include military violence against women and girls, the plight of mixed-race Amerasian
children abandoned by US military fathers, environmental contamination, cultural
degradation and the distortion of local economies. They focus on how military institutions,
values, policies and operations impact communities, especially women.
The United States has had a strong military presence on Guam for more than a century, and
occupies nearly one-third of the island. Guam, which has been dubbed “the tip of the spear”
by the US Department of Defense, is in the midst of an unprecedented military build-up as the
US plans to move 17,000 Marines and their dependents from Okinawa to the island. The
conference comes at a critical time in Guam’s history, and aims to bring international
attention to the concerns being raised about the proposed build-up.
The conference will feature workshops and public forums on human trafficking and
prostitution; political arrangements with the United States; rethinking peace and security;
exploring alternatives for economic sustainability; environmental contamination and toxicity;
and much more.
There will also be a historical tour of the island; a community vigil to honor the past and heal
for the future; a public art event featuring local and international artists; and many
opportunities to network and establish goals for the future.
For more information please contact: Dr. LisaLinda Natividad at lisanati@yahoo.com or
(671) 735-2962.
Sponsoring Organizations: Conscious Living; Famoksaiyan; Fuetsan Famalao’an; Guåhan Coalition for
Peace and Justice; Guåhan Indigenous Collective; GUAHAN Project; Global Fund for Women; Office of
Minority Health Resource Center; Sage Project, Incorporated; Women and Gender Studies Program, University
of Guam.
Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights Conference
CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao
Guahan, September 14-19, 2009
REGISTRATION FORM
Deadline for Submission: September 10, 2009
Sponsoring Organizations: Conscious Living; Famoksaiyan; Fuetsan Famalao’an; Guahan Coalition for
Peace and Justice; Guahan Indigenous Collective; GUAHAN Project; Global Fund for Women; Office of
Minority Health Resource Center; Sage Project, Incorporated; Women and Gender Studies Program,
University of Guam
Personal Information
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
City
Country
E-mail Address: ____________________________ Phone No.:____________________
Organizational Affiliation: __________________________________________________
Registration Information
Please indicate which session(s) you will be attending. Check all that apply:
________ Pre-conference Training Session on Human Trafficking (September
14, 2009 from 8:30AM- 4:30PM)
________ 7th Meeting of the Intl. Network of Women Against Militarism (see
attached draft conference agenda for September 17-18th)
Please note that attendance at evening events are free of charge and open to the public!
Payment Information
Cost of attendance is $10 per day. This fee covers the cost for lunch. Please make checks
payable to “Conscious Living”.
Special Needs or Requests
Please let us know if you require any special accommodation.
________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO MRS. RUTH BARNES VIA FAX at 735-2255 OR
drop off at UOG’s HSS Room 107A between 1-5PM or mail to University of Guam, Division of Social
Work/CNAS, UOG Station, Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Mangilao, GUAM 96932
We look forward to your participation in this year’s conference!
7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
OF WOMEN AGAINST MILITARISM DRAFT AGENDA
Theme: “Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights”
“CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao”
Location: University of Guam, Mangilao, Guahan
Dates: September 14-19, 2009
Sponsoring Organizations: Conscious Living; Famoksaiyan; Fuetsan Famalao’an; Guahan Coalition
for Peace and Justice; Guahan Indigenous Collective; GUAHAN Project; Global Fund for Women;
Sage Project, Incorporated; Women and Gender Studies Program, University of Guam
September 14 (Monday)
Pre-Conference Session:
“Human Trafficking 101: Identifying Victims, Examining Policy Frameworks, and Building a
Transnational Movement”
This workshop will present a general discussion of human trafficking, explore diasporic
trends from Asia to other parts of the world, examine policy frameworks to effectively
combat human trafficking, and identify steps towards building a transnational movement in
the Asia-Pacific region.
Facilitated by SAGE, Inc. from San Francisco, California
8:30-4:30PM
Facilitators: Annie Fukushima (California), Aida Santos-Maranan (Philippines), Bok Nim Yu
(South Korea)
Location: ParaOceana Business Center (Bank of Guam building), 674 Harmon Loop Road,
Suite 309
September 14 (Monday)
Participants arrive
6:00-9:00PM- Welcome Reception: Traditional welcome from Saina Benit Dungca,
presentation of Legislative Commendation Resolution to the network, and Inetnon Gef Pago
Location: Government House, Haganta Heights
September 15 (Tuesday) CLOSED MEETING
8:15-8:45AM- Country representatives’ breakfast meeting
9 AM- Network participants’ sharing of country reports
12 noon- Lunch
1-5PM- Review of network goals from 6th meeting and appraisal of progress towards meeting
goals AND discussion on network name.
5:00-6:00 PM- Dinner
Location: Carmel on the Hill Retreat Center, Malojloj
6:30-8:30PM- Public Forum: “Strategies of Resistance from Other Countries”
Suzuyo Takazato, Okinawa
______________, South Korea
Carmen Valencia, Vieques
Terry Ke’ko’olani, Nation of Hawai’i’
Deborah Lee, United States
Location: University of Guam Lecture Hall
Moderator: Dr. Miyumi Tanji
September 16 (Wednesday)
8-9AM- Breakfast & Country representatives’ breakfast meeting
9:30AM- Pick-up from the retreat center
All Day Guam Bus Tour- Visits to historical sites, military base gates, war monuments,
anticipated site of Marine location, and cultural sites (to include the Hurao Cultural Camp,
Lina’la’ Cultural Center, Angel Santos Memorial Park, an ancestral desecration site, Gef
Pago, etc.).
12 noon- Lunch
5:30-6:30PM- dinner TBA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 (Thursday)
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
Location: University of Guam, Leon Guerrero Building Lecture Hall
8-8:30AM
Registration and continental breakfast
Country representatives’ breakfast meeting
8:30-9:15AM
Welcoming remarks/peace prayer/opening chants
9:15- 10AM
Rethinking peace and security: Genuine security as rooted in the United Nation’s concept
of human security
Presenter: Dr. Gwyn Kirk, a founding member, Women for Genuine Security, the U.S.based group of the International Network.
10:AM-12:30PM (break from 11-11:15AM)
Panel presentation: “Beyond the Military Economy: Exploring Alternatives for
Sustainability”
Presenters:
Alma Bulawan, Buklod, Philippines
Hannah Middleton, Australian Anti-Bases Campaign, Sydney, Australia
Moderator: Karen Charfauros
12:30-1:30PM
LUNCH
1:30-3PM
Panel Presentation Titled: “Environmental contamination and toxicity: Reclaiming our
physical environments through clean-up, health and healing practices”
Presenters:
You Kyoung Ko, South Korea
Representative from Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands
Lisa Baza, Conscious Living, Guahan
___________, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Ellen-Rae Cachola, Women for Genuine Security, Hawai’i’
Dolly Yanan, Metro Subic Network, Philippines
Moderator:
3-3:15PM
BREAK
3:15-5PM
Panel Presentation Titled: “Military training and violence against women and children:
How do we keep ourselves safe?”
Presenters:
Suzuyo Takazato, Okinawa, Japan
________________, Guahan
Corazon Lotlot Requirzo, Kaisa Ka, Philippines
_______________, USA
Moderator: Nicole Santos
5PM
Wrap Up and Announcement of Community Vigil and peaceful demonstration
5:30PM- Community Vigil to Honor the Past and Heal for the Future
Delegations share cultural trauma as a result of militarism
Location: Angel Santos Memorial Park, Hagatna.
7:00-8:00 PM- Dinner for international participants, place TBA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 (Friday)
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
Location: Carmel on the Hill Retreat Center, Malojloj
Focus:
Where do we go from here?
8-8:30AM
Registration and continental breakfast
Country representatives’ breakfast meeting
8:30-9:00AM
Welcoming remarks and review of day’s tasks
9-10:30AM
“Human trafficking and Prostitution: Towards a Woman-Centered Policy Framework”
Presenters:
Annie Fukushima, University of California at Berkeley
Bok Nim Yu, Director, Dasi Hamkke Center, South Korea
Aida Santos, WeDpro, Inc., Philippines
Lauri Ogumoro, Karidat Esperanza House, Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands
Sue Gilbey, Adelaide, Australia
Moderator: Dr. Vivian Dames
10:30-12 Noon
Regional/country working group meetings to develop specific short and long-term goals.
12-1:30PM
Lunch and Premiere showing of “Along the Fenceline: Women’s Voices on Peace and
Security”
1:30-4:30PM
Connecting regional/country working group short and long-term goals to setting national
and international initiatives. Discussion of future actions.
Facilitators TBD
4:30-5PM
Conference wrap up and announcement of Public Art Event from 6:30-9PM
5:00-6:00PM- Dinner for international participants
6:30-10 PM- Public Art Event to include: demilitarizing fashion show, sale of
international women-made goods, and local art show.
Location: TBD
September 19 (Saturday)
8-9AM- Breakfast
Country representatives’ breakfast meeting
9AM-5PM- Informal meeting and networking at Urunao Beach.