Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organize
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.
iStand 2018 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk

Actions Panel

May 23

iStand 2018 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk

By iStand Parent Network Inc.

When and where

Date and time

Wed, May 23, 2018, 8:00 AM – Fri, May 25, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT

Location

Washington, DC

Map and directions

How to get there

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Description

CHECK OUT THE ONLINE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE!

More updates to come!



iStand 2018 ~ Shining the Light to Bring Them Home

The 2018 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk harnesses the power of love and collective action to empower parents of children who are internationally abducted or wrongfully retained. Now in its fifth year, the Conference is the premiere annual gathering of parents and families of abducted children.

Parents engage with each other, members of Congress, federal agency officials, diplomats, NGOs and other key stakeholders to prevent and end International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) and to bring children home.

Wednesday May 23 - Capitol Hill Advocacy Day

  • Parents meet on Capitol Hill for pre-arranged Constituent Calls and meetings with key House and Senate offices for personal cases and cause-related advocacy. iStand Parent Network is coordinating with each attendee to schedule meetings in advance. The evening ends with a moving Candlelight Vigil in front of the White House.

Thursday May 24 - 5th International Parents Conference at the U.S. Institute of Peace

  • The annual conference begins with an International Coffee Hour with invited guests and continues as full day of workshops and presentations on solutions for preventing and resolving abductions and reforming domestic and international policy. A keynote luncheon features the iStand Awards to celebrate

Friday May 25 - Knocking on Doors of Nations ~ Embassy Walk

  • The Embassy Walk is our direct engagment with nations in which our children are held. Parents attend pre-scheduled meetings with embassy officials to seek assistance in returning their children home. This year, we will also deliver IPCA prevention information to embassies along the route.


About the theme: This year's theme is Shining the Light to Bring Them Home. iSTAND 2018 will feature direct advocacy and engagement to:


  • Shine the Light for parents and families to illuminate ideas and strategies to return parentally-kidnapped children

  • Shine the Light for at-risk parents and families to prevent their children from being taken

  • Shine the Light on abductors exposing schemes and patterns of deception

  • Shine the Light on institutions such as Congress, the Executive Branch and the Courts to act and support parents

  • Shine the Light on nations to hold them accountable to return America's Stolen Children


Accomodations

Parents typically share the cost of accomodations through AirBnB lodging. Please indicate your interest in AirBnB lodging when you complete your registration.

Tags

  • United States Events
  • District of Columbia Events
  • Things to do in Washington, DC
  • Washington Conferences
  • Washington Family & Education Conferences
Event ended

iStand 2018 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk


Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

iStand Parent Network Inc.

Event creator

Events you might like

  • Sankofa International Conference 2023

    Sankofa International Conference 2023
    Sankofa International Conference 2023

    Sat, Apr 8, 1:00 PM
    Anacostia Arts Center • Washington, DC
    $25 - $100
  • International Impact Conference

    International Impact Conference
    International Impact Conference

    Sat, Feb 18, 5:00 PM
    Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport • Linthicum Heights, MD
    Free
  • 3rd International Women of Blockchain Conference

    3rd International Women of Blockchain Conference
    3rd International Women of Blockchain Conference

    Tue, Mar 21, 6:00 PM
    MGM National Harbor • Oxon Hill, MD
    $385 - $980
  • 2023 3ACE National Conference

    2023 3ACE National Conference
    2023 3ACE National Conference

    Wed, Jul 12, 12:00 PM
    University of Maryland • College Park, MD
    $20 - $275
  • Writing at the Center: SSWCA & NVWP Conference 2023

    Writing at the Center: SSWCA & NVWP Conference 2023
    Writing at the Center: SSWCA & NVWP Conference 2023

    Fri, Mar 17, 9:00 AM
    George Mason University Arlington Campus • Arlington, VA
    $45 - $250
  • Step Family Blended with Love Conference

    Step Family Blended with Love Conference
    Step Family Blended with Love Conference

    Sat, Apr 8, 9:00 AM
    2645 College Drive • Woodbridge, VA
    $35 - $60
  • Step Family Blended with Love Conference

    Step Family Blended with Love Conference
    Step Family Blended with Love Conference

    Sat, Apr 8, 9:00 AM
    2645 College Dr • Woodbridge, VA
    $35 - $60
  • Supporting the Educational Needs of Youth with Disabilities Conference

    Supporting the Educational Needs of Youth with Disabilities Conference
    Supporting the Educational Needs of Youth with Disabilities Conference

    Sat, Feb 11, 9:30 AM
    Capitol Heights • Capitol Heights, MD
    $30 - $100
  • The Spring Conference: Family Violence: A Systems Perspective

    The Spring Conference: Family Violence: A Systems Perspective
    The Spring Conference: Family Violence: A Systems Perspective

    Fri, Apr 21, 9:00 AM
    Unitarian Universalist Church • Arlington, VA
    $100 - $350

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Eventbrite Boost
  • Eventbrite Mobile Ticket App
  • Eventbrite Check-In App
  • Eventbrite App Marketplace
  • Event Registration Software
  • Content Standards
  • FAQs
  • Sitemap

Plan events

  • Sell Tickets Online
  • Event Planning
  • Sell Concert Tickets Online
  • Event Payment System
  • Solutions for Professional Services
  • Event Management Software
  • Community Engagement
  • Virtual Events Platform
  • QR Codes for Event Check-In
  • Post your event online

Find events

  • Browse Washington Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • CA Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2023 Eventbrite