Welcome and Opening Plenary
Bridging the Gaps
Global Consultation 2009, Istanbul
Tuesday 31 March 9:00 - 11:15
The opening plenary will elaborate on the theme of the INEE Global Consultation 2009—Bridging the Gaps: Risk Reduction, Relief and Recovery. From their personal and professional experiences, speakers will explore both the challenges and opportunities currently facing the field of education in emergencies. The moderator and speakers will also pose larger questions for the consultation delegates to consider throughout the duration of the consultation.
Welcome Speakers:
- Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - Click here to watch video presentation
- Mary Mendenhall, Global Consultation Consultant, INEE
- Prof. Dr. Abdussamet Arslan, Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of Education, Turkey
- Gabaipone Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, Deputy Secretary General, Commonwealth Secretariat
- Christopher Talbot, Steering Group Chair, INEE; and Chief, a.i., Education in Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Situations, UNESCO
Panelists for Moderated Discussion:
Chair: Christopher Talbot, Steering Group Chair, INEE; and Chief, a.i., Education in Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Situations, UNESCO
- President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Click here to watch video presentation
- Hon. Mrs. Daphrosa Gahakwa, Minister of Education, Rwanda
- Khin Htway, Youth Advisor, Women’s Refugee Commission (Myanmar)
- Susan Nicolai, Deputy Coordinator, Education Cluster Unit, Save the Children
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