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UN Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Side EventParticipation of Persons with Disabilities in the UN System and Broader Global Governance Processes
Location: Conference Room 3, United Nations Headquarters, New York
The Nippon Foundation has organized a side event at the 8th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to be held 9-11 June 2015. This side event, through presentations and discussion by various stakeholders, will seek broader participation of persons with disabilities in global decision-making processes including UN Conferences and systems for more inclusive and significant development. The result of the discussion is expected to contribute to further inclusion of persons with disabilities in UN Agencies, on-going work on the post-2015 development framework, and global governance processes.
| Date and Time | June 9, 2015 （Tuesday）1:15 – 2:30PM |
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| Location | Conference Room 3, United Nations Headquarters, New York |
| Organizers | The Nippon Foundation, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs （UNDESA） |
| Co-organizers | Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the United Nations, Disabled People’s International, International Disability Alliance, Institute on Disability and Public Policy |
| Language | English and Spanish, simultaneous interpretation available International sign and CART（closed – captioning）will be provided |
| Admission | Free |
| How to participate | All conference attendees with UN passes are welcomed |
Program
Opening and Welcome Remarks
- Mr. Yohei Sasakawa （Chairman, The Nippon Foundation）
- Mr. Lenín Moreno （United Nations Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility / Former Vice President of Ecuador）
- Representative of Permanent Mission of Japan
- Representative of Permanent Mission of Ecuador
Keynote Presentation
“Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the UN System and Broader Global Governance Processes” Prof. Derrick L. Cogburn （Executive Director, Institute on Disability and Public Policy, American University）
Guest Presentation
“Report of the Third World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai”
Ms. Elina Palm （Liaison Officer, New York UNHQ Liaison Office, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction）
Roundtable Discussion
Moderator
- Mr. Luis Gallegos （Former Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations in Geneva）
Panelists
- Ms. Akiko Ito （Chief, Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNDESA）
- Ms. Maria Soledad Cisternas Reyes （Chair of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities）
- Mr. Javed Abidi （Chair, Disability People’s International）
- Mr. Colin Allen （Vice Chair of International Disability Alliance）
Please note that the program may be subject to change without notice.
Contact
Public Relations Section, Communications Department
The Nippon Foundation
Please write “Inquiry for Side Event at CRPD” as the subject of the email.
