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UNITED NATIONS
MALAYSIA
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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
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PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
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9.00 – 9.30 am
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Arrival of Guests
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9.30 – 9.40 am
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Poetry
Performance
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9.40 – 9.50 am
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Welcoming Remarks
YBhg. Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Chairperson, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, SUHAKAM
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9.50 – 10.10 am
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Opening Statement
YB
Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan,
Minister in the Prime Minister’s
Department in charge
of Governance, Human Rights and Integrity
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10.10 – 10.30 am
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Tea Break
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Panel
Discussion:
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms as a Foundation
for an Inclusive Future
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10.30 – 12.30 pm
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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
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12.30 – 14.00 pm
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Lunch
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14.00-14.10 pm
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Remarks by:
Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, United Nations Resident Coordinator;
UNDP
Representative for Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam,
UNFPA Representative
for Malaysia
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14.10-16.00 pm
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Exhibition by
various CSOs and international organisations
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A human library
by SCOPE Group
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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
The representative from my
office will be:
Name:
___________________________________________________
Designation:
_______________________________________________
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Name of Organization: _________________________________________
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Email: ______________________________________________________
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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