Activity of the Working Group on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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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

 

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