4th Meeting, Europe And Central Asia Seminar:…

15:00-15:05 Live performance on the theme of "The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights", by the UN Music Club in Geneva (Mr. Damianos Serefidis, violin, and Mr. Michael Wiener, piano/composition, OHCHR staff members) 15:05-15:45 The contribution of regional development strategies to the enjoyment of all human rights This panel will assess how regional strategies to promote development can contribute to the enjoyment of human rights. It will focus on concrete policies, practices and commitments at the regional level, as well as the role of the United Nations and other stakeholders in advancing these strategies. • Ms. Katja Hujo, Senior Researcher of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) • Ms. Sezin Sinanoglu, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan • Ms. Erinda Ballanca, Ombudswoman of Albania and representative of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions Moderator: Mr. Felix Kirchmeier, Manager of Policy Studies and Executive Director of the Geneva Human Rights Platform, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights 15:45-16:30 Interactive dialogue 16:30-17:45 Challenges, gaps, good practices and experiences on the contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights This session will give an overview with examples of success stories and what more needs to be done. It aims to summarize some of the conclusions and recommendations of the seminar for inclusion in the report to the Human Rights Council. • Mr. Zdzislaw Kedzia, Former Member and Chair of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Ms. Sezin Sinanoglu, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan • Ms. Maria Mercedes Rossi, Representative of Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII to the United Nations in Geneva Moderator: Mr. Pradeep Wagle, Chief, Human Rights and Economic and Social Issues Section, OHCHR 17:45-18:00 Closing remarks/ wrap up • Mr. Pradeep Wagle, Chief, Human Rights and Economic and Social Issues Section, OHCHR