This article analyzes the essence of mediation, its importance in international law, its role in conflict resolution, the difference between international and national legislation on mediation, and the importance of mediation principles for the legal resolution of disputes.

Mediation, third party, conflict resolution

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Mediation as a conflict resolution process Małgorzata Martynoga*, Marzena Sielenzak Faculty of Economics, Management and Tourism in Jelenia Gora, Wroclaw University of Economics, 112/120 Komandorska Str., 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland;

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