UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE

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1 UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE The role of youth and women in the peaceful resolution of the question of Palestine UNESCO Headquarters, Paris 30 and 31 May 2012 Provisional programme Wednesday, 30 May a.m p.m. OPENING SESSION Statements by: Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People Mr. Getachew Engida Deputy Director-General United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Representative of the Director-General of UNESCO Representative of Palestine Recess Keynote presentation Statements by representatives of Governments, intergovernmental organizations and the United Nations system CPR/IM/2012/ 15 May :30 pm

2 p.m p.m. PLENARY I The situation of youth and women in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem The impact of the occupation on youth and women: socio-economic and health conditions; access to education and employment; situation of refugees Political engagement and community initiatives: the role of youth and women s organizations Participation in the resistance to the occupation: challenges and opportunities H.E. Ms. Rabiha Diab Minister of Women's Affairs Ms. Siham Rashid Project Manager United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Mr. Matthias Burchard Head of the UNRWA s Representative Office in Geneva and Liaison Office Brussels Brussels Ms. Nour Musa Abu Odeh Freelance journalist and media consultant Mr. Akram Natsheh Youth Against Settlements Hebron Mr. Mohammed S. M. Iqtifan Campaign Coordinator Migratory letters Campaign Gaza 6.30 p.m p.m. Reception hosted by H.E. Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo Salle Cafeteria Fontenoy 7 th Floor, UNESCO of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People

3 3 Thursday, 31 May PLENARY II a.m p.m. Empowerment of women and youth: a core prerequisite in building the Palestinian society for an independent State of Palestine Efforts to empower women and youth: capacity building and training; education; job and career opportunities; entrepreneurship Participation of Palestinian youth and women s groupings in the decision-making process. Access and involvement in actions and initiatives in support of the two-state solution The role of youths in contributing to the building of an open Palestinian society: Social media and networks H.E. Ms. Leila Shahid General Delegate of Palestine to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Brussels Ms. Joharah Baker Miftah Jerusalem/ Mr. Sabri Saidam Advisor to the President on Telecommunications, Information Technology and Technical Education Mr. Muath Abu Arqoub Youth activist and expert on social media 1.30 p.m p.m. This is My Land.Hebron Conference room XI A film by Giulia Amati and Stephen Natanson

4 p.m p.m. PLENARY III The role of the international community, in particular the United Nations and civil society Targeted programmes by UN entities on the ground. Security Council efforts to empower women: Resolution 1325 (2000) International civil society action to end the occupation and achieve a two-state solution Cooperation and coordination between the UN, international civil society organisations and Palestinian youth and women organizations H.E. Mr. Nawaf Salam Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations New York Mr. Tal Harris Executive Director One Voice Israel Tel Aviv Ms. Phyllis Bennis U.S. Campaign to End the Occupation Washington, D.C. Ms. Rutie Atsmon Founder and Director Windows: Channels for Communication Tel Aviv/ Ms. Fadwa Khawaja Al-Shaer Director General NGO Department, Ministry of Interior Presentations by experts

5 p.m p.m. CLOSING SESSION Statements by: H.E. Mr. Riyad Mansour Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations Representative of Palestine H.E. Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People *****