Informative training on the implementation of intercultural mediation

The Peace Institute, the Gmajna Cultural Association, the Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, and the City of Ljubljana, in cooperation with the Slovenian Red Cross, invite you to a free introductory training session on intercultural mediation. The event will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Slovenian Red Cross (Zveza združenj), located at Mirje 19, Ljubljana.

Intercultural mediation is a form of professional support that facilitates communication and understanding between individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and various institutions. Mediators assist in overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings, and promoting more equitable access to services—particularly in the fields of healthcare, social welfare, and local integration.

The training is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in intercultural mediation through five thematic modules:

Module 1: National Vocational Qualification (NPK) for Intercultural Mediators
Module 2: The Work of an Intercultural Mediator
Module 3: Intercultural Mediation in Healthcare
Module 4: Working with Service Users
Module 5: Practical Exercise in Intercultural Mediation

The program offers participants insight into the role of the intercultural mediator as a vital link between institutions and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication skills, and an understanding of social and cultural differences. Participating in this training is an opportunity to strengthen competencies that are increasingly important in modern, multicultural societies, as they contribute to greater inclusion, accessibility of services, and social cohesion. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

All spots are filled; registration is no longer possible.

This training is conducted as part of the EMV-LII project: www.mirovni-institut.si/projekti/emv-lii/