Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Human Rights Day Program (7/12/2015) for those interested?





UNITED NATIONS
MALAYSIA









1.   



On behalf of our partners, the United Nations Country Team in Malaysia
cordially invites

You and/or your Representative
……………..………………………………………………………………………………….

 TO THE COMMEMORATION OF Human Rights DAY 2015
&
PANEL DISCUSSION
“RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS AS A FOUNDATION FOR AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE”

Date:      Monday, 7 December 2015
Time:      9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Venue:    Ballroom B, Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur
                   Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), the Global Movement of Moderates Foundation (GMMF), the Bar Council Malaysia and the Society for the Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM) and the United Nations Country Team in Malaysia are commemorating Human Rights Day on 7th of December under the theme of Rights and Freedoms as a Foundation for an Inclusive Future’.  This day invites us to reflect on the importance of promoting and protecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people when moving forward to an inclusive and prosperous future anchored on people.  

The event will be launched by YB Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department in Charge of Human Rights, Governance and Integrity, and will be followed by a Panel discussion echoing the voices of various vulnerable groups and communities in the Malaysian society. Each panellist will offer their perspective on how to unleash the full potential, capacities and abilities of people of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to inclusive sustainable development and how development outcomes can be shared more equitably. The afternoon session will present a diverse programme to show how civil society are advocating for human rights in Malaysia. Various groups will be hosting booths and exhibitions during the afternoon, and a human library will be showcased allowing participants to be part of a journey of human stories that are bound to challenge and inspire us to act for human dignity.


Human Rights DAY 2015
7 DECEMBER 2015

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

9.00 – 9.30 am
Arrival of Guests
9.30 – 9.40 am
Poetry Performance 
9.40 – 9.50 am
Welcoming Remarks
YBhg. Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Chairperson, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, SUHAKAM

9.50 – 10.10 am
Opening Statement
YB Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s
Department in charge of Governance, Human Rights and Integrity

10.10 – 10.30 am
Tea Break

Panel Discussion:
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms as a Foundation for an Inclusive Future

10.30 – 12.30 pm

Moderator: Mr. Wan Saiful Wan Jan of Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
1.      Anderson Selvasegaram, Executive Director of SUKA Society
2.      Francis Johen, Commissioner, SUHAKAM (PWD)
3.      Nisha Ayub, Project Manager, SEED Foundation
4.      Shanti Dairiam, Former member of the  CEDAW Committee
5.      Syed Saddiq, Student and University Lecturer , IIUM (TBC)
6.      Yusri Ahon, JOAS President (Orang Asli community in Pahang) (TBC)

Questions & Answers

12.30 – 14.00 pm
Lunch
14.00-14.10 pm
Remarks by:
Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, United Nations Resident Coordinator;
UNDP Representative for Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam,
UNFPA Representative for Malaysia
14.10-16.00 pm
·        Exhibition by various CSOs and international organisations
·        A human library by SCOPE Group




RSVP FORM


                  I   will   be attending the Human Rights Day 2015 commemoration on 7 Dec. 2015

              
               I   will not  be attending the Human Rights Day 2015  commemoration on 7 Dec. 2015              

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Kindly please reply by 3 December 2015
Please reply by fax at: 03-2095 2870 or call :
Linda Tham @ Tel: 2091 5116 or email: linda.tham@one.un.org





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