Mediation Northern Ireland's VALUES

NON-VIOLENCE:
We view mediation as a tool of non-violence because in situations of conflict or division it:

Serves the expression of a truth that is wider than any one perspective.

Is an instrument of compassion, seeking to relieve the suffering of others.

Treats all people as worthy of human dignity and respect.

INDEPENDENCE:
We believe in the importance of being an organisation which guards its independence from state control or sectional interests.

We accept funding if it is in support of our own vision and aims.

We engage with people on all sides of conflict or division.

We maintain a 'critical distance' from all those with whom we work.

JUSTICE:
We believe that justice is served by building and maintaining 'right relationships'.

We take account of power imbalances in conflictual relationships.

We serve he work of reconciliation by managing enmity, overcoming estrangement and resolving differences.

We view the expression of diversity as the harvest of the riches of humanity.