The World Summit on Birth invites everyone who believes that by changing the way we give birth, we can change our way of life. Through the Summit, we shall recognize and elevate the sacredness of Birth, hearing and integrating childbirth experiences from different cultural perspectives. We celebrate Birth for the rebirth of humanity.

Giving birth is a living act of excellence. Its mystery brings us to experiment, research, and dive into a boundless ocean of discovery. People all over the world are supporting women and childbirth in this spirit of exploration, which at the Summit, shall bring us to encounter ancient and modern wisdom from diverse cultures. By recognizing and understanding birth cultures, we shall support the crux of humanity's rebirth into a new way of being.

Conception, pregnancy and childbirth, with respect, are the right of every newborn, a real investment in the future.

HOW THE SUMMIT WAS BORN
During the past forty years, many people, associations and professionals have promoted an awareness about the importance of childbirth. Now, the time has come to integrate the richness of these diverse experiences through an International Coordinating Commission. This Commission shall be initiated and defined at the Summit on Birth, with the contributions of participants.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT
* Gather experiences of childbirth from diverse cultures
* Share perspectives from both science and popular traditions regarding birth
* Form an International Commission to safeguard the diversity of knowledge around childbirth
* Draft an International Ethical Charter for childbirth workers
* Launch an Integrative Spiritual School on the Art of Childbirth
* Create an internet portal that allows for communication and exchange in the international childbirth community

WHO IS ORGANIZING THE SUMMIT
The Summit is organized by the PerLa Donna Association (Farfalla Vitalba), with the assistance of the Association Sal-u-te (Orango Riso), in collaboration with the Federation of Damanhur, Italian Obstetrics Association for International Cultural Relations (AIORCE), and the National Coordination for Associations and Communities of Ethical Inner and Spiritual Research (CONACREIS Italy).

WHAT'S HAPPENING
The Summit has working sessions, work groups and workshops that have been organized to maximize communication and sharing amongst presenters, workshop leaders and participants.

WHERE
DAMANHUR CREA Conference Center, Via Baldissero 21 - 10080 Vidracco, Italy