MiKK Ambassadors NEWS
Many Congratulations 🎉 to our newly nominated MiKK Ambassadors for
3 EU and 3 Non-EU countries:
⭐ MiKK Ambassador BELGIUM – Hilde Melotte
⭐ MiKK Ambassador GREECE – Vicky Ladaki
⭐ MiKK Ambassador PORTUGAL – Gianna Merki
⭐ MiKK Ambassador TUNISIA – Faten Ben Lamine
⭐ MiKK Ambassador UKRAINE – Luiza Romanadze
⭐ MiKK Ambassdor USA – Fernando Andrade
The MiKK Ambassador Project (MAP) kicked off in 2022 (ACCORD Project, EU co-funded). We are proud to announce that there are now 27 MiKK Ambassadors in 18 EU and 6 Non-EU Countries working to help promote CBFM & MiKK in their countries!
The aim of the MiKK AmbassadorProject (MAP) is to share expertise & work towards ensuring the existence of specialized cross-border family mediators and national mediation structures in every EU States as well as globally – with the overarching aim of safeguarding the best interest of the child!
“MiKK Ambassadors” actively promote cross-border family mediation in their EU Member State (and Non-EU country), by speaking at relevant conferences or seminars about this topic, meeting with their Central Authority, family judges, family lawyers and other stakeholders to promote the advantages of specialist cross-border family mediation under the Brussels IIb Recast Regulation and refer to the International MiKK Mediators Network.
A great BIG thank you 🙏to our existing 21 MiKK Ambassadors (see below) for their great initiatives and efforts so far in helping to Put Cross-border Family Mediation on the MAP in their EU Member State and internationally!
We have seen some fantastic initiatives: presentations at Judicial Conferences (Bulgaria, Hungary), Meetings with Central Authorities (Sweden, Lithuania, Luxembourg), Workshops for Hague Judges (Austria, Bulgaria) to the MiKK CBFM® Training being incorporated into a University Academic Programme (Japan) and much more….
With the 6 new Nominees, MiKK’s Ambassadors now help to promote Cross-border Family Mediation in international custody disputes and parental child abduction cases in the following 18 EU Member States and 6 Non-EU countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Ukraine, USA.
Thank you to you all ! ♥️
Odeta Presents MiKK’s 4 B Model at Lithuanian Supreme Court
Odeta, MiKK Ambassador for Lithuania, recently presented the 4B Model at the Lithuanian Supreme Court. Following her presentation, representatives from the Lithuanian National Court Administration and several chairs of regional courts expressed interest in discussing MiKK’s work with judges-mediators.
This marks a significant step in raising awareness of cross-border family mediation within Lithuania’s legal framework. Odeta’s efforts highlight the growing recognition of mediation as a valuable tool in resolving complex family conflicts.
📌 Watch the presentation here (MiKK’s segment begins at 2:05:38).
Ambassadors Discuss Global Expansion and Advocacy for Cross-Border Family Mediation at the 3rd Annual Meeting on November 10, 2024
The recent ambassador meeting focused on strengthening MiKK’s global impact through training programs, resource development, and awareness initiatives. Discussions included expanding Cross-Border Family Mediation (CBFM) training to new regions, such as France, Tunisia and translating materials into multiple languages to increase accessibility.
Ambassadors also explored strategies to engage with local legal professionals, judges, and parents to promote mediation as a conflict resolution tool, particularly in countries with less familiarity with mediation practices. Networking and collaboration remain at the core of these efforts, with ambassadors emphasizing grassroots outreach and leveraging social media for broader engagement.
Konstanze Welz Shares Her Story of Child Abduction
Konstanze Welz, MiKK Ambassador for India, shared her powerful personal story on the popular German TV program Nachtcafé. In her first-ever televised interview, Konstanze recounted her experience as a child abducted to India. She emphasized the profound impact of parental child abduction.
Konstanze regularly speaks at MiKK CBFM Trainings and conferences, using her story to raise awareness about cross-border family mediation.
📌 Watch the full interview here.
📖 Learn more about her story in the book Cross-border Family Mediation (2023) here.
Dr. Soma Kölcsényi Raises Awareness About Mediation in Hungary
Our MiKK Ambassador for Hungary, Dr. Kölcsényi Soma, recently gave an insightful interview featured in the Hungarian online magazine 24.hu. He discussed the critical issue of the wrongful removal of children abroad and the role of mediation in resolving complex parental custody disputes. Through his expertise, Dr. Kölcsényi highlighted how mediation can provide effective, child-focused solutions in cross-border family conflicts.
📌 Read the full interview here.
Joanna Wsołek Represents Poland at FBE International Family Mediation Event
Our Ambassador for Poland, Joanna Wsołek, played a prominent role as a speaker at the FBE International Family Mediation Web Event. The event, held on May 7, 2024, gathered legal professionals from across Europe to discuss “Family Mediation and Cross-Border Effective Resolutions.” Joanna shared her expertise as part of the Family Law Commission, representing Poland among a distinguished panel of international experts.
📌 For more details about the event and insights, visit the official post here.