INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATIONHELLENIC SECTION

REGION HERAKLION - CRETEAghiou Artemiou 1 Heraklion P.C 716 01

2810 274147 6936057082 2810 274062

e-mail: mzax@otenet.gr

1ST INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF WOMEN

POLICE OFFICERS In Heraklion Crete

HELLAS01-05/10/2014

Proposal of Region Heraklion

► Region Heraklion International Police Association within

the framework of implementing the decisions of the Pan-

Hellenic Conference in Thasos, the Hellenic Section will

organize the 1st Meeting of Women Police officers in

Heraklion Crete.

► The meeting will deal with issues of social interest which are

plague contemporary society such as domestic violence,

drugs, organ and human trafficking, child prostitution that

interest police officers all over the world. These officers will

exchange views and proposals for theabove mentioned

challenges.

► Special mentions will be made in the information on the

circumstances that prevail in each state and the legislative

framework of the participating countries.

ISSUE OF THE MEETING

“Woman Police Officer and

contemporary challenges.

Emphasizing in her social

contribution through the I.P.A”

1ST CONFERENCE OF POLICE OFFICERS WOMEN WORLDWIDE

In Heraklion Crete

“Woman Police Officer and contemporary challenges

Emphasizing in her social contribution through the

I.P.A”

► The second part of the meeting will be discussing issuesconcerning the Woman Police Officer worldwide, commonproblems they faces in their working environment, within aparticularly sector of society. In a period of increasing violence,competitiveness and poverty they faces many inequalities,corruption and suppression of their rights.

► As employees in a public sector they should be treated equallyto men, as far their ranking, their training, the working hours,their salary and the equipment they carryes is concerned. Theyshould also be regarted equally capable to offer a feeling ofsecurity to citizens with a determining role in the issuesconcerning or dealing with them.

“Woman Police Officer and contemporary challenges

Emphasizing in her social contribution through the I.P.A”

► Apart from been a civil servant they areat the same time mothers spouse witha sense of responsibility, hope and self-confidence towards the generation theybring up and guarantee in their ownchildren that they would deliver to thema better world, a world of security,

equality, democracy and justice.

The I.P.A. Hellenic Section and it’s department Region of

Heraklion has the experience to fulfill successfully the meeting

since it has organized a various of events for women Police

Officers aiming to sensitize authorities and institutions for the

problems facing woman police officer as a working woman-

mother

Note: photos we reproduce have been published in internet.

Wednesday: 01/10/2014► 14:00: Arrival of participants-

reception- welcoming-hotel arrangements

► 20:00: Dinner in buffet

Thursday 02/10/2014

► 08:00: Breakfast in the hotel

► 09:00: Excursion of participants to

Knossos.

► 14:00: Lunch at the hotel

► 19:00: Opening ceremony

► 21:00: Dinner at hotel

► 23:00: Evening walk in Chersoneses.

PROGRAMM OF THE MEETING

Friday 03/10/2014

► 08:00: Breakfast in the hotel

► 09:00: Works of the meeting.

► 14:00: Lunch at the hotel

► 18:00: Continuation of the meeting

► 20:00: Dinner at hotel

Meeting-Seminar can be attended by

anybody. Those not interested in

attending the whole program can walk

in the city of Heraklion or to Malia

upon their own initiative.

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PROGRAMM OF THE MEETING

Saturday 04/10/2014► 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel

► 09:00: Excursion of participants (uponsuggestion to Matala- hippy village during(1960-1970).

► 15:00: Return to the hotel- Lunch

► 21:00: Closing Ceremony- Dinner withmusic- traditional dances and contemporaryGreek music

Sunday 05/10/2014► 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel

► 12:00: departures

Program might change according to its thematic sessions

PROGRAMM OF THE MEETING

FEW WORDS ABOUT

HERAKLION CRETECrete is the biggest island inGreece and the second (afterCyprus) in eastern Mediterranean.

It is located in the southern endpoint of the Aegean Sea and itcovers an area of 8.336 km2. Itspopulation is 601.131 people.

Heraklion is the biggest city

in Crete with a population of

173.450 inhabitants and the

fourth populated city in

Greece. Heraklion city was

built in 824 A.D. It is the

main gateway of tourism in

Crete.

FEW WORDS ABOUT HERAKLION CRETE

The country of King Minos, the core ofMinoan Civilization was blossoming foralmost 2000 years. It presents bigMinoan palaces, royal apartments, epicbuildings with the famous throne roomand symposium rooms

The famous storage jars, the holypalaces, the treasury, the famousCustoms House, the Royal Villa, theStone altar which is surrounded bybasis of Horns of Consecration.Fascinating are also the labyrinthmyths with Minotaur, Daedalus andIcarus. Knossos’ ruins have been foundin 1878 by the archaeologist MinoaKalokairino and later on the firstarchaeological excavations were madeby Sir Arthur Evans (1900-1930), whichbrought into light the whole palace.

FEW WORDS ABOUT HERAKLION CRETE

Phaistos disc is an archaeologicalfinding from the Minoan city ofPhaistos in Southern Crete and datesback to 17th century B.C. It is one ofthe most famous mysteries ofarchaeology, since its purpose ofmaking and meaning of those

inscribed on that are still unknown.

The famous painter with the nicknameEl Greco or Domenikos Theotokolouloswas also born here. He has initially beentrained as an icon painter in Crete,which was at that time part of theRepublic of Venice. EL GRECO’s style isregarded as an expression of theVenetian School of Art that wasdeveloping in the second half of the 16thcentury A.D.

FEW WORDS ABOUT HERAKLION CRETE

Nikos Kazantzakis: Greekwriter, poet and theatricalwriter. He is recognized asone of the most importantcontemporary GreekScholars and as the mosttranslated writer worldwide.His works include: “TheGreek Passion (or ChristRecrucified”, “Report toGreco”, “Captain Michalis (orFreedom and Death)”, “AlexisZorbas” which was adaptedinto a successful movie“Zorba the Greek” starringactor Anthony Quinn.

The Royal Belvedere is located at Ηersonissosport, 25 km from Heraklion airport. Surroundedby lemon, olive and palm trees, the modern andairy rooms at Royal Belvedere are fully equippedfeaturing 21’’ TV with satellite channels, in-roomsafe and mini fridge. The 7 swimming pools, the3 tennis courts, the beach volley court, the minigolf and the gym provide many opportunities forsport and recreation. All rooms have balcony andview the Aegean Sea and the side of the hill.

Two restaurants with buffet offer a great varietyof international dishes and light meals and othersnacks are served at the two snack-bars. Visitorscan relax with a drink in the lounge bar or useroom services. Belvedere Resort offers alsofitness hall with sauna and inner swimmingpool. Diving courses are also offered uponprevious arrangement and there are 2 swimmingpools for children with waterslides. Visitors haveeasy access in spa centre located 400m from thehotel. In a distance of just 7 km there is a golfground of 18 holes. In the facilities of the hotelfree parking is available.

HOTEL “BELVEDERE” ****

COST OF PARTICIPATION

►Participation cost will be 290 euro (all-inclusive) perperson in a double-bed room

►Signing up for the seminar is until 30/07/2014

►The seminar will be posted in the web page of the HellenicSection (http://www.ipa-gr.org) in Greek and English with anapplication form. It will also be uploaded in the local webpagein Facebook (IPA Heraklion)https://www.facebook.com/groups/50830446333}

►In the fixed price of 290 euro all meals are included - lunch-dinner-drinks- coffee-excursions-entrance to archaeologicalsites - and Local Unit will keep on trying to reduce the cost ofparticipation depending on grounds such as the number ofparticipants and additional sponsors.

HERAKLION :► is a very important port in the

Mediterranean Sea. It is daily connectedby ferry to Piraeus port.

► Sea lines companies: Minoan Lines- AnekLines

► The international airport of Heraklion“N.Kazantzakis” through its internationalcharter flights connects Heraklion to mostEuropean capitals and other cities of theworld.

► There is almost every hour air connectionto Athens airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”and once per day to “Macedonia” airport ofThessaloniki. .

► Air companies: Olympic Air – Aegean Air –Sky express.

CONNECTIONS THROUGH AIRPLANE-FERRIES

POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND YOUR STAYING

► Participants in the seminar and visitors mayextend their staying before or after the end of the

conference for the reduced price. .

► Possibility of staying in Athens at a low costselected hotel.

International Police Association

Region Heraklion

►Member of the

Hellenic Section

►Has 567 members

►Has been awarded by

the Hellenic National

Section

International Police Association

Region Heraklion

► in 2010 as the bestBranch in culturalmatters.

► for the entry number ofnew members (first inGreece).

► with an honorary prize(again) for its efforts incultural matters in 2012

► And has the experience tosuccessfully organize thefirst Conference of WomenPolice officers, upon itsproposal and idea.

Administrative Council Hellenic SectionPresident Ioannis Karapatakis

Α’ Vice President Nikolaos Marountas

Β’ Vice President Vlasios Valatsos

C’ Vice Preident Christos Delas

Secretary General Vasilios Pappas

As. Secretary Genaral Kyriakos Karkalis

Treasurer Vasilios Giannakopoulos

As. Treasurer Emmanouel Zacharioudakis

Head of Public Relations Nikolaos Stasinos

Manager Conference Board Κostantinos Theoxaris

Head of International

RelationsΚyriakos Karkalis

Adviser George Katsaropoulos

Administrative Council of Region Heraklion

President Emmanouel Zacharioudakis

A’ Vice President Emmanouel Kalaitzakis

B’ Vice President Εfi Flouri

C’ Vice President Μaria Maragkaki

Segratary General Κostas Barkatsas

As.Secretary General Emmanouel Alegkakis

Treasurer Stylianos DAskalakis

As. Treasurer Aristea Theodosaki

Head of Public Relations Olga Kasapaki

President IA. Ioannis Kounalakis

Member IA. Christos Anamourlou

Member IA. Christina Tsoukali

Secretary Elefteria Stimi

1ST MEETING OF WOMEN POLICE OFFICERS WORLDWIDE

In Heraklion Crete