Monday, 24 October 2016 ( 15:15 – 16:45)
Theme: “Debating Access to Land and Water Rights of Women and Girls in Africa”
TIME | ITEM/ACTIVITY | FACILITATOR/CHAIR |
16:00- 16:05 | Introductory remarks | Commissioner Jamesina Essie L. King, Chairperson of the ECOSOC WG |
16:05- 16:15 | Presentation of the developments on the guidelines on the right to water | Mrs. Helene Ramos dos Santos, Expert-Member of the ECOSOC-WG |
16:15- 16:25 | Presentation on AMCOW’s work on women’s rights and water management | Representative of The African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) |
16:25- 16:35 | Presentation on Women and Girls’ access to land and natural resources management | IGED-Africa |
16:35- 16:50 | TEA/COFFEE BREAK |
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16:50- 16:55 | Address in an African local language on Rural women’ struggle regarding land and water in Africa | A rural woman from Mali (TBC subject to availability of funds) |
16:55- 17:25 | Questions and Contributions from participants | Commissioner Maiga/Fadel (TBC) |
17:25- 17:40 | Wrap-up responses and contributions from panelists | Panelists |
17:40 - 17:45 | Closing remarks | Commissioner Jamesina King |
