1st Meeting, United and Present - Global Solutions…

Morning Session, 10:00 - 13:00 10:00 - 10:40 |
 Opening Remarks Setting the tone for the conference, this session brings together UN leadership, Member States, and UN system representatives to reflect on the growing recognition of mental well-being as an essential part of our collective capacity to build trust, empathy, and a sustainable future together.

• Introductory words; Kim L. Taylor, Chief, Programme Support and Management Services, OHCHR (3 min)
• UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk (5 min)
• 3- 4 Ambassadors (3 min each)
• Mark Van Ommeren , Head, Mental Health Unit, WHO (3 min)
• Ramesh Rajasingham, Director, Humanitarian Sector Division, OCHA (3 min)

10:40 - 11:30 | Keynote Address by Jon Kabat-Zinn
"The Intersection of Mindfulness, UN Work, and Diplomacy "

11:30 - 12:00 | Break

12:00 - 13:00 | Panel Discussion: Cultivating Presence in Diplomacy and Multilateralism Presentation: Rhonda Magee (15 min)
Panelists:

• Her Royal Highness Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan, Founder of Moments (Conscious Education Platform)
• Terhi Bunders, Diplomat, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland; Certified MBSR Teacher
• Chris Ruane, Co-Founder, Mindfulness Initiative Global Network; former UK Member of Parliament
• Professor Rhonda Magee, University of San Francisco; expert in mindfulness and social justice
• Senior Representative, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

 Moderator: OHCHR

 Lunch Break and Experiential Practice Session, 13:00 - 15:00
Experiential Session 40-min