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Global Conference on Assistance to Victims of Anti-Personnel Mines and Other Explosive Remnants of War, and Disability RightsIntercontinental Hotel, Amman, Jordan - 10-12 September 2019Draft programme (*As of 6 August 2019)
08:30 Voices of InclusionPlenary Session ThreeImproving Rehabilitation in Mine-Affected CountriesStates face serious challenges to ensure the provision of sustainable rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities including mine and other ERW survivors. This session will explore creative, strategic and realistic solutions to overcome challenges in physical and functional rehabilitation. Discussions will centre on how to improve partnerships to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation for persons with disabilities including mine survivors in mine-affected countries. Through key guiding questions participants will be asked among other topics, to identify pros and cons in advanced assistive technologies versus old assistive technologies in mine-affected countries, and how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can assist in the provision of rehabilitation.
Lessons Learnt - Common Challenges and Best PracticeA series of regional south-south cooperation sessions scheduled over lunch. Delegates are encouraged to attend one or various sessions according to region, language and/or areas of interest. Plenary Discussion FourCooperation and Assistance; Fostering PartnershipsSeeking solutions. States Parties with significant numbers of landmine survivors continuously report that resource shortages hinder efforts to meet the needs of mine victims and fulfil their rights. With the aim of seeking solutions to this issue, panellists will consider key questions on how victim assistance aspects can be met including through the upcoming Oslo Action Plan. Key donors, partners and practitioners will discuss whether enough is being done to connect the dots with other sectors to ensure both a comprehensive response and realistic follow up actions. |
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