In the Spirit of the 4th Convocation
Following the 4th Convocation in Kolozsvár/Cluj, Romania, September 2024, we launched an appeal for contributions for a publication carrying forward the spirit of the Convocation – and our shared commitment to a better world. Convocation participants were invited to submit writings honoring the theme of the event, "Weaving a Tapestry of Peace and New Perspectives:" personal stories or those of female ancestors that inspire and transform, contributing to a rich U/U tapestry creating peace, equity, respect, and dignity in the world.
To date, we have received 20 contributions, including 11 in Hungarian. We are currently in the process of selecting, editing, and translating the writings received; once this stage is finalized, we will work on including illustrations of the textiles that participants were asked to bring to the 4th Convocation.
In this age of "unpeace" (a term coined by British political scientist and author Mark Leonard), we need one another. We need to connect with each other and create positive ways to respond to a world engulfed in turmoil and uncertainty. This project will weave our own individual "threads" into a global U/U tapestry; a rich tapestry that offers hope, inspiration, and resilience, strengthening the fabric of our U/U community worldwide.
Photo: Textile woven together by participants at ICUUW 4th Convocation, Sept 2024