NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND
World Family Summit 2017 14 - 15 December | Geneva | Switzerland
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28 Place Saint Georges 75009 | Paris | France World Family Organization Headquarters Emirates Room UN Geneva
World Family Summit 2017 in Celebration of its 70th Aniversary
“The Emirati sky from dawn to dusk”, inside Conference Room XVII is the present offered by the United Arab Emirates to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva. 4 5 The genesis of the project stems from the emblem of the United Arab Emirates, a golden falcon upholding the Emirates’ flag surrounded by 7 stars representing the 7 Emirates of the Federation.
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National Union of the Associations of Protection of Maternity, Childhood and Family of Brazil WFO’s Of ce of Communications and Marketing Development Partners Vision: Objetives: Expected Results oach to development into the 2030 Sustainable 10 Humankind has achieved unprecedented social • Provide substantive information on the Sustain- • Reach a consensus among participants on the 11 Development Agenda, the Sustainable and economic progress over the past several de- able Development Goals 11 and 12 and its re- benefits of supporting and demanding the ovide substantive informationgets, whichon the 2030 cades. However, the progress have been uneven. spective targets; inclusion and implementation of the SDGs Global Sustainable Development Agenda and Everywhere, some individuals and groups confront • Discuss the positive impact of strengthening 11 and 12 and its respective targets into local the 17 Sustainablee inclusive Development economic Goals and barriers that prevent them from fully participating the partnership between local authorities and family-friendly public policies formulation and in economic, social and political life, leaving them families for the implementation of the SDGs 11 services delivery, building strong communities Discuss the positiveonmental impact sustainabilitof the Sustainably, e behind. The focus of the Agenda 2030 and the and 12 at local level. and healthy families. espondsgets to on the th e core aspiration of the World Family Summit 2017 • Promote the integration of a family-focused • Address mechanisms and processes for an aspirations of all families for a world free of is to highlight the inclusion of the family in the pro- perspective of the SDGs 11 and 12 into poli- enhanced collaboration between local gov- omote the integration of a family-focused cess of development with No Family Left Behind, cy-making and service-delivery at the local lev- ernments and families for the SDGs 11 and 12 perspective of the SDGs into policy-making by strengthening local authorities and families to el. implementation. and service-delivery at national and local build cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, • Provide participants with expert analysis on • Outline possible new collaboration models be- resilient and sustainable. means to include and implement the targets tween local governments and family organiza- ovide participants with expert analysis on of the SDGs 11 and 12 into family-friendly local tions to provide partnership schemes address- means to include and implement family- policies and services delivery, contributing to ing the implementation of the SDGs 11 and 12. focused policies and services contributing to build strong communities with No Family Left • Draft and approve conclusions and recommen- osperity, Behind. dations to the World Family Summit 2017 Dec- ensuring that no Family is left behind”. laration to be sent to the 2018 UN ECOSOC HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM. Guest of Honor
Her Highness Sheikha Fátima Bint Mubarak The Mother of the Nation United Arab Emirates
12 13 “No Family Left Behind: Families and importance of the family as a crucial lens through need to identify tangible, replicable success entrepreneurship and agricultural productivity so Local Authorities working together to which to drive policy and deliver transformative stories to eradicate poverty and empower people, as to raise the incomes of the urban and of family Message from change towards The Future We Want. families, to make their life better. Many challenges farmers. This means so many more things at so transform cities and human settlements are ahead of us. We need to raise awareness many levels. We need statistical indicators that United Nations into inclusive, safe, resilient, sustainable In the spirit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable about their best practices and bring them to the would allow us to know better the types of family Nikhil Sethand with strong communities” Development, it is important to leave no family level of family development. structures, family processes, and family cultures Welcome Message behind, and to recognise that our development affecting development, and more importantly, to On behalf of the United Nations Institute for actions must have a people-first approach, I can only commend the spirit of the Conference, monitor progress in terms family socioeconomics United NationsTraining and Assistant Research (UNITAR), Secretary-General, I am proud to Executiveappreciating Directorthe aspirations of of deall families United to enjoy Nations In- which brings together a wide variety of those and the eradication of poverty at the family level. stitute forpartner Training with the Worldand ResearchFamily Organisation (UNITAIR) in peaceful, prosperous and empowering stakeholders who need to join forces and act in hosting the World Family Summit 2017 in Geneva. environments. collaborative partnerships to implement Agenda There is no time to lose if we are to reach the In September 2015 at an historic UN Summit for Sustainable Development, Women, men, children, youth, older persons, persons with disability, people I congratulate Dr. Deisi Kusztra, President of the 2030. My wish is that the particularities and needs Sustainable Development Goals and their targets 193 world leaders approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. living with HIV, indigenous people, refugees, internally displaced persons and On behalf of the United Nations Institute forTraining In the spirit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable De- of each stakeholder is heard and taken into by 2030. We only have fourteen years to go before Counting 17 Goals and 169 targets, this Agenda is a Plan of Action for People, migrants, all of them have in common the fact that they belong to a Family and ResearchWorld (UNITAR), Family Organisation, I am proud for hertopartner leadership with and the velopment,In reaching itevery is important family, we tomust leave be sure no tofamily behind, and account by others. My humble wish is also that, in we look around and hopefully can say “we did it”. Planet, Prosperity, Partnership and Peace. living at Local Level. World Familyvision Organisation and thank all those in hosting who have the made World this Family toprioritize recognise our thatattention our anddevelopment efforts in reaching actions must have a This Summit is taking Summit 2017Summit in Geneva. possible. people-firstthose most vulnerable, approach, most appreciating remote and mostthe aspirations of all all discussions, exchanges and deliberations, we For that to happen, for poverty to be eradicated place at a critical moment On January 1st, 2016, the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development offi- Supporting local authorities and families to implement the SDG 11 and I congratulate Dr. Deisi Kusztra, President of theWorld familiesimpoverished. to enjoy Only peaceful, then will prosperous we lessen disparities, and empowering all remember that beyond belonging to a and for sustainable development to be a daily cially came into force challenging all sectors of society to mobilize efforts to SGD 12 is an exceptional opportunity to achieve better integration between Family Organisation,For over 14 years, for Iher have leadership worked, with and great vision and environments.promote justice and equality, and nourish peace stakeholder group, beyond representing speci c reality bene ting all of us, families must be the in history, slightly more thank all those who have made this Summit possible. In reaching every family, we must be sure to prioritize interests or values, all of us are people that number one bene ciaries, but they should also be implement it and in special to end all forms of poverty, fight inequality, tackle community needs and public policy development leading to renewed hope, admiration, hand-in-hand with the World Family and security. than one year aer the climate change and strengthen universal peace. harmony, jobs and growth, while ensuring sustainability. For overOrganisation 14 years, I haveand I shareworked, its commitment with great admiration,to our attention and efforts in reaching those most vulnera- belong to what we call the rst circle group: the a driving force to make the agenda a reality, 14 hand-in-handleaving with no thefamily World behind Family in our jointOrganisation efforts to and I ble,The most focus remote of this year’s and Summitmost impoverished. will be on the New Only then will family.15 What is true of families is also true of through their aspirations, expectations, behaviors unanimous adoption of share its commitment to leaving no family behind in our we lessen disparities, promote justice and equality, and communities and, in the long run, of whole and actions. We have promised to leave no one The commitments to “leave no one behind” is a key feature that we must The theme of the World Family Summit 2017 is “No Family Left Behind: “No Family Left Behind: Fa- eradicate poverty and promote prosperity. I have Urban Agenda, SDG 11 and 12, which are crucial the 2030 Agenda for embark in a great collective journey, ensuring that the 2030 Sustainable De- Families and Local Authorities working together to transform cities and joint effortsalways to eradicate been impressed poverty by theand nimble, promote efficient prosperity. and nourishbuilding peace blocks and in constructing security. the sustainable countries. behind and reach the furthest rst. It is a promise velopment Agenda and the Global Goals are translated into effective actions human settlements into inclusive, safe, resilient, sustainable with strong milies and Local Authorities I have alwaysflexible been way impressed the World byFamily the Summitnimble, plugs efficient its and worldThe offocus tomorrow. of this Soon year’s over Summit 60% of the will world be on the New we cannot break. Sustainable Development reaching everyone over the next 15 years. communities.” flexible waywork the into World the topical Family agendas Summit of the plugs United its work into Urbanwill live Agenda, in urban SDG settings. 11 and The 12, consumption which are and crucial building This means providing children and youth with a the topical agendas of the United Nations. blocks in constructing the sustainable world of tomorrow. by the 193 members of the working together to trans- Nations. production patterns of the urban population will nurturing environment for the full realization of We need to be inspired and we also need to act. Mr. Nikhil Seth The 2017 World Family Summit comes at a critical time Soon over 60% of the world will live in urban settings. Leaving no one behind is the overarching principle and transforming the Welcome! Unitedform Nations cities Assistant and human Secretary-General, set- be the key determinant for reaching the promises their rights and capabilities, helping our countries Only action will shape a better tomorrow. A better United Nations. for governments and societies, as we strive to implement The consumption and production patterns of the urban Agenda’s commitments into effective actions requires a precise understanding Executive Director of the United Nations Institute The 2017 World Family Summit comes at a critical of the 2030 Agenda. Families and the decisions to reap the dividends, including through safe tomorrow where no mother will send a child to tlements into inclusive, safe, global frameworks and agendas including the umbrella 2030 population will be the key determinant for reaching the of the target population. for Training and Research (UNITAR) time for governments and societies, as we strive to made in families will be key. schools and cohesive communities and families. bed hungry. A better tomorrow where families Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Climate promises of the 2030 Agenda. Families and the decisions implement global frameworks and agendas This means ensuring universal access to sexual suffer no war and displacements and can remain resilient, sustainable and Change Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda. made in families will be key. including the umbrella 2030 Agenda for I hope that the Summit will provide inspiration, education and reproductive health-care services, together. A better tomorrow where women and with strong communities” The alignment and commitment of the Summit to I hope that the Summit will provide inspiration, finding Sustainable Development, the Paris Climate finding practical ways to bring families to the including family planning, health information and children have their rights respected and suffer no global goals and agendas recognises the importance of practical ways to bring families to the forefront of our de- vaccination. This also means fostering family violations or abuses. Let's make it happen now! the family Changeas a crucial Agreement, lens through and the New which Urban to Agenda.drive policy velopmentforefront of thinking. our development I look forward thinking. to Ia look successful Summit. and deliverThe transformative alignment and commitment change towards of the Summit The Future to forward to a successful Summit. We Want. global goals and agendas recognises the Daniela Bas Navid Hanif
Director, Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Director, Office of ECOSOC Support and Coordination United Nations Affairs, United Nations I wish to extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes Accordingly, several targets across the 17 SDGs reflect The 2017 World Family Summit focuses on several vital for inclusive urbanization. Such sites may have a on the 70th anniversary celebrations of the World Family the universal commitment to foster sustainable, resilient aspects of the New Urban Agenda. The broad goals school, senior centre and day care facilities nearby. They Organization. Your humble and diligent leadership of and inclusive societies. Achieving these targets will require of that Agenda have been encapsulated in Sustainable are uniquely positioned to host young children, school the WFO has been an inspiration to us all and it is my a strong, universal partnership between governments, Development Goal 11 aiming to make cities and human aged students and older persons together. In such sites, greatest pleasure to congratulate you on this significant international organizations, private sector and most im- settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. older persons can easily volunteer in schools and day care and well-deserved milestone. portantly, civil society organizations like the WFO. Target 11.7 of SDG11 envisions universal access to centres and young people can help the older generations Today’s global landscape confirms the universal impor- In order to leave no one behind, there is need to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, with their daily activities. tance of advancing inclusive, safe, sustainable and resilient raise awareness, improve outreach and forge enhanced for women and children, older persons and persons with In particular, older persons can help children develop societies. Rising inequalities in many countries across the cooperation among all citizens and relevant development disabilities. social skills and ease the transition from home to school. globe have undermined social cohesion and participation stakeholders, including families and local authorities. WFO, 16 Indeed, public spaces for all generations are an im- On the other hand, young adults can help older persons in economic, social and political life. Popular reaction to with you at its head, is a shining example in this regard. 17 portant part of inclusive development and an intergen- adapt to and benefit from new technologies. shifts in global manufacturing and trade, together with Your work has become an important cornerstone of our erational, family perspective can help to achieve SDG11 We know from research that such intergenerational migration trends, threaten to undermine commitments global quest for a safer and more sustainable world. and target 11.7. programmes improve participants’ self-confidence, self-es- to global normative solutions. I am convinced that the World Family Summit 2017 will How do we make cities and human settlements more teem and even perceived heath. They facilitate greater At the same time, the protracted nature of conflicts be remembered as a significant contribution to finding inclusive? If we look at this question through a family lens integration and involvement of all generations and build in many parts of the world has renewed the focus on practical solutions to leave no family behind. we can see that it is important to bring all generations stronger communities. the linkages between institutions, peaceful societies and Please accept my best wishes for the success of the together through inclusive urban planning. Inclusive urban planning must recognize the needs of resilient communities. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable meeting! This would require promoting intergenerational housing all generations and ensure that no family is left behind, Development recognizes that fostering inclusive societies arrangements and spaces where generations can interact, including families who care for the young, the old and based on strong and transparent institutions is an indis- dialogue and cooperate. persons with disabilities. pensable building block for sustainable development. Intergenerational housing arrangements are promoted I truly appreciate the focus of this year’s World Family in some countries through home loan incentives and tax Summit on leaving no family behind and bringing families credits which are offered to encourage extended family and local authorities working together to transform cities members to live in close proximity. Such arrangements can and human settlements into inclusive, safe, resilient, sus- be further supported by so called “cash and counselling” tainable and with strong communities. programmes offering cash benefits for family members I am confident that this Summit will offer a unique caring for their relatives. family perspective on how to contribute to building more Intergenerational sites, sometimes called ‘”shared inclusive cities for all generations of today and tomorrow. sites” where generations can meet and interact are also Hanifa Mezoui, PhD World Family Organization
Director, Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Dr. Deisi Noeli Weber Kusztra Affairs, United Nations President
As the WFO 2017 Summit is being launched and com- committed to encourage and educate its members to work Distinguished Participants! memorating its 70th Anniversary in Geneva, I would like to in close alliance with the principles and goals of the United Welcome to the World Family Summit 2017! send my personal best wishes for its success. Nations. For this reason, I would like to congratulate you With a long and distinguished career, at both national for ensuring effective integration of the Millennium Devel- The World Family Organization is proud to receive you Having “No Family Left Behind” as our core aspira- and international level, Dr. Deisi have always amazed me opment Goals with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for at the Palais des Nations, the UN Headquarters in Geneva, tion, the World Family Summit 2017 theme “Families and with her clear vision and ability to get the job done against Sustainable Development. for one more edition of the World Family Summit. This Local Authorities working together to transform cities daunting challenges at the helm of WFO. With members in over 180 countries and projects in all year our Summit is very special as we are also celebrating and human settlements into inclusive, safe, resilient, In these particularly difficult times where families are continents, WFO maintained a long-standing cooperation No Family Left Behind: the World Family Organization 70th Anniversary. sustainable with strong communities” is a starting point 18 separated all over the world due to ongoing conflicts, that has yielded positive changes and built bridges through to discuss the actions of the SDGs 11 and 12 emphasizing 19 stigmatization, violence, wars and famines, building a re- fruitful partnerships with ECOSOC, UNESCO, DESA, UNI- We have many reasons to celebrate. Over the past that its implementation at local level and in the family is silient society through improving the daily life of families TAR and many more. “Women, men, children, 70 years the World Family Organization has built an ex- an exceptional opportunity to achieve better integration with no distinction of race, color or religion is of the utmost We share the idea that responsible environmental man- youth, older persons, per- tensive and solid platform to improve the existence of between communities needs and family-friendly public importance. agement is beneficial in many ways. many families all over the world. In partnership with the policy development, leading to a renewed hope, harmony, With projects on all continents, servicing the basic needs The United Nations values your commitment. Working sons with disability, people United Nations, Governments at National and Local lev- jobs and growth, while ensuring sustainability. of families such as education, health, housing, recreation, in such areas requires understanding the great assets of living with HIV, indigenous els, Universities, NGO’s and Communities we have been work, social protection, drugs and crime prevention, do- diversity, of inclusion and of cultural interaction. I wish to able to mobilize efforts to jointly address the challenges Distinguished Participants, we are happy to host you mestic violence, migrant integration and combat of all kind express my confidence that by educating your members on people, refugees, internally and opportunities to include the family in the process of in the beautiful Geneva City and to count with your full of discrimination, the WFO addresses opportunities for diversity and ethics, WFO will continue to be a SDG enabler. displaced persons and mi- development. energy in giving your contribution to the discussions and achieving the 2030 UN Development Agenda and towards We know by now that Family means no one gets left decisions on how to implement the Agenda 2030 and the the realization of the SDG’s. behind but for you, dear Deisi it also means no one is grants, all of them have in The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals 11 and 12 strengthening This Summit will address in particular SDG 11 and 12, forgotten! common the fact that they Sustainable Development Goals, are directly related to the local level and ensuring that no Family is left behind. which are a cornerstone of tomorrow’s world. Families the family well-being and as promised at the World Fam- are crucial to help the world, the governments and other belong to a Family living at ily Summit 2016 we want to be part of this integrated actors “to create cities and human settlements inclusive, Local Level”. policy-action approach to ensure inclusive economic and safe, resilient and sustainable” as they are key elements “to social development, environmental sustainability, peace ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”. and security that responds to the aspirations of all families At the United Nations, we are aware of the fact that, for a world free of want and fear. since it was granted General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, WFO is fully H.E. Mr. Ali Salem Al Kaabi
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Family Development Foundation
Excellences Cities are required to meet families’ needs and preserve H.E. Mrs. Erna Solberg Ladies and Gentlemen these cities for the future generation. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak’s direc- Prime Minister of Norway On behalf of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint tives were to support and reach out to families wherever Mubarak, and Family Development Foundation I would they were. We at the Family Development Foundation like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the World developed our strategy to accommodate these directions Family Foundation for their exerted efforts made over the to ensure no families are left behind, as well as to ensure years to adopt and promote world families’ stability and their happiness. cohesion initiatives. We believe that families are important to us and we We congratulate the World Family Organization on believe that families are a great model to learn from their 20 their 70th anniversary, with more to come towards reaching practices towards overcoming challenges and the support 21 to Families all over the World to ensure their happiness. of other families. “No one can do everything, but we can all do something“ The Family Development Foundation and WFO share For that reason I am glad to announce that HH Sheikha a common vision on the importance of families, enabling Fatima Bint Mubarak has directed a joint initiative between them to overcome challenges and the leave no-one behind the World Family Organization and the Family Develop- principle is a must do action. ment Foundation, to launch a world award to acknowledge The visions of the FDF and the WFO have met on the families and encourage peer influence among families. importance of the family, the nucleus of society and the first Distinguished guests, life learning school for our current and future generations, Family happiness is a common interest and a shared to ensure a knowledge based economy. goal for all of us, ensuring their stability and cohesion is The Family Development Foundation is an active mem- an obligation. ber in adopting and supporting developmental goals that Thank you and wishing you all the best in this event. suit the culture and values of our society. The United Arab Emirates is focused on the well-being of families, by developing and updating policies and legis- lation that accommodate the family’s needs and happiness. WFO Executive Board PARTNER F SHIPS OR THE GOALS 18th Constitutional Mandate Spread the news! RE SPONS IBLE CONS 2014-2017 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND P UMPTI O RODU N AND COMMUNITIES CTION LIF L IF W E BELOW ON E ATER LAND
‘The new agenda is a promise by leaders to all AFFOR DECENT WORK AND DABLE AN CLEAN E D ECONOMIC GROWTH people everywhere. It is a universal, NERGY CLIMATE 22 integrated and transformative vision for a ACTION 23 beer world. It is an agenda for people, to
GENDER ER LTH N WAT RE end poverty in all its forms. EA EQUALI CLEA DUCE BEING TY ITATION D OOD H ELL SAN IN G D W AND EQUA AN LITIES An agenda for the planet, our common home.
NO POV An agenda for shared prosperity, peace and ERTY INDUSTRY, INNO PE QUALITY A AC EDUCATION ND I STRON E A ZERO NFRA VATION STRU G ND JUS partnership. It converys the urgency of HUNGER CTU IN RE ST ITUT TIC IO E climate action. It is rooted in gender equality NS and respect for the rights of all.
elopment THE GLOBAL GOALS For Sustainable Dev Above all, it pledges to leave no one behind.’
-UN Secretary General BAN Ki-moon NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND... NO ZERO GOOD HEALTH QUALITY GENDER CLEAN WATER POVERTY HUNGER AND WELLBEING EDUCATION EQUALITY AND SANITATION LEAVE NO FAMILY BEHIND NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND
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AFFORDABLE AND DECENT WORK AND INDUSTRY, INNOVATION REDUCED SUSTAINABLE CITIES RESPONSIBLE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE INEQUALITIES AND COMMUNITIES CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION WorlWdo Frladm Failmyi lyS uSmummimitt 2010176 4 - 7 December | São Paulo | Brazil
14 - 15 December | Geneva | Switzerland
CLIMATE LIFE BELOW LIFE PEACE AND JUSTICE PARTNERSHIPS STRONG INSTITUTIONS ACTION WATER ON LAND FOR THE GOALS Official Program THE GLOBAL GOALS For Sustainable Development Offical Program December 14 | Official Welcome
9:00 Registration
10:00 Participant’s Welcome Electronic Session I
10:10 Opening Ceremony H.E. Dr. Deisi Kusztra – President of the World Family Organization 26 H.E. Mr. Nikhil Seth – UN Secretary General Assistant and UNITAR Executive Director 27 H.E. Mr. Neil Pierre – UNDESA ECOSOC Office for Support and Coordination H. E. Ms. Daniela Bas – UNDESA Director of the Division for Social Development H.E. Mr. Ali Salem Al Kaabi – Chairman of the Board of Trustees Family Development Foundation
10:30 Ministerial/Permanent Representatives Statements.
11:30 Special Session - WFO 70th Anniversary Celebration
13:00 Lunch - Restaurant Vieux Bois
Award Ceremony Session
III. THEMATIC AWARDS I. INTERNATIONAL I. Local Health Systems Implementation - Brazil International Family Advocate Award Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak 1. Mr. Ricardo Barros Minister of Health For her outstanding contribution to the well-being of families worldwide 2. Mr. Rodrigo Rollemberg Governor of Brasilia
28 II. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 3. Mr. Rafael Grecca de Macedo 29 Mayor of Curitiba 1. United Nations Institute for Training and Research Mr. Nikhil Seth – Executive Director 4. Mr. Fabrício José de Oliveira Mayor of Balneário Camboriú 2. United Nations Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination Mr. Navid Hanif – Director 5. Mrs. Ilda Peliz President of ABRACE 3. United Nations Division for Social Policy and Development Ms Daniela Bas - Director 6. Mr. Evaldo Carlos Klaesius BK Commercial Technological Equipments 4. United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Dr. Hanifa Mezoui – Senior Advisor For the outstanding implementation of Local Community Hospitals
For outstanding support of the World Family Organization II. SDGs Implementations IV. Partnership for Development
1. Family Africa South Africa 1. H.E. Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa Mrs Rachel Aird Paraná State Governor, Brazil
2. Family Care Missions Kenia 2. Mr. Marcel Henrique Micheletto Mrs Iris Richard President of the Association of Municipalities
3. Save the Youth Madagascar 3. Mr. João Carlos Ortega Mrs Francoise Corticelli State Secretary for Urban Development
4. EspoirCongo DR Congo 4. Mr. Antônio Sérgio Guetter 30 Mrs Clotilde Volpe President of Paraná’s Electricity Company 31
5. Family Care Eduvision Nigeria 5. Mr. Fernando Guimarães Mrs Claudia Herrle Councilor at the Paraná’s Court of Accounts
6. Family Care Eduvision Ghana 6. Mrs Keli Guimarães Mrs Joan Matildes Picardo Vice President of Paraná State Council for Economic and Social Development.
For the outstanding SDGs implementation at grassroots in Africa For the political will in forging partnership for development
IV. MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2017
Family Development Foundation United Arab Emirates World Family Summit 2017
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM December 14
9:00 – Registration Moderator: Dr. Amany Asfour – WFO Advisor and International President of Women December10 14:00 – Participant | AfernoonSession’s Welcome Electronic Session I
10:10 – Opening Ceremony Business Professional - Egypt
10:30 – Ministerial / Permanent Representatives Statements
11:30 – Special Session Keynote Speaker I – Mr. Alex Mejia – Program Director, Social Development, UNITAR - Ecuador WFO 70th Anniversary Celebration 15:00 PlenaryAwarding ceremony Session 1 - SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities Tackling poverty: Building a strong connection and more inclusive partnership between 13:00 – LUNCH local governments and families to address the challenges of the rural and urban realities. Local15:00 – Plenary Session 1 Governments– SDG 1 - Sustainable Cities and Communities and Families be the change! Local Governments and Families be the change! Participant’s Electronic Session II Welcome Electronic Session II Keynote Speaker II – Dr. Mukesh Kapila – Founder, NDC Global Initiative - United Kingdon Tackling inequality in Health Care: Local governments and families building local systems together to achieve Universal Health Coverage including all other factors affecting health and well-being for all at all ages.
32 Keynote Speaker III – Dr. Najia Musolino – Director, Education Relieve Foundation - Switzerland 33 Tackling quality education as transformation: Local governments and families embracing education and lifelong learning for all as priority in policy and practices, empowering families everywhere to live more healthy and sustainable lives fostering tolerance and building peacefully societies. The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development is the most ambitious agenda ever set forth humanity. Keynote Speaker IV – Dr. Corinne Namblard – CEO at INFRA&P.E. Council in France - France Introducing the SDG 11 as part of the broader Sustainable Development Goals is a blueprint for promoting equitable, Tackling gender equality, equity and women’s empowerment: Local governments and inclusive, sustainable, safe and resilient cities where families have a chance for better life, with higher income, more ful- families to consider policy design and services with approaches and strategies which filling employment, a more family friendly housing, better access to basic public services and modern amenities. Inspired realize the economic, social, cultural and political potential of women in the family, on the commitment to leaving no one behind and with innovative approaches by local governments, despite some lim- workplace and public sphere. itations, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to change the game, making cities, local governments and families active actors for the successful achievements of the other 16 Goals.
This Session will discuss on how to raise awareness of the DSGs at Local Level and in the Family, strengthen develop- Discussions and Recommendations ment of family-friendly policies to trigger massive changes and to provide means to tackle urban and rural poverty, good health and well-being to the family, quality education and gender equality in the family and in the community. 16:00 Plenary Session 2 – SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption Moderator: Mrs Lara Hussein – WFO Vice-President for Family Policy and Production Local Governments and Families be the change! Keynote Speaker I – Dr. Anjli Doshi - Malaysia Participant’s Welcome Electronic Session III Tackling Poverty Alleviation: Local governments and families working together to improve behavior and lifestyle of communities and families by reducing, reusing, recycle and composing increasing resources to combat extreme poverty.
Keynote Speaker II – Dr. Inigo Pereira – President of Parish Council of Carnaxide-Queijas/Oeiras, Portugal Tackling Food Insecurity: Local governments and families working together to reduce food loss and waste by promoting sustainable food systems which encompasses sustainable food production and sustainable consumption. 34 35 Keynote Speaker III – Mr. Angus Rennie – UN Global Compact Partnership – Canada
Sustainable Growth and Development requires minimizing the natural resources use throughout the Tackling efficient use of water and sanitation management: Local governments and entire production and consumption processes. The SDG 12 goes to the very heart of Sustainable Development. It speaks to developed and developing nations alike and includes targets requiring families working together to expand awareness and capacity building in water and Sustainable Growth andconcerted Development actions from the public and private sector, requires civil society andminimizing families. Everyone has a role to play the natural resources use throughout the entire production in building a sustainable world for the future generations. A safe and sustainable future depends on sanitation-related programs and activities strengthening the participation of the whole reducing extremes. Achieving Goal 12, requires a strong national framework for sustainable production and consumption processes.and consumption but The it is at the SDG local level with sectoral 12 goes development to plans the and in the very family where heart daily of Sustainable Development. It speaks to developed practices, behavior and lifestyles are transmitted from generations to generations where consumption communities. and developing nationspatterns alike need to be madeand sustainable, includes reducing impacts targets and improving well requiring-being. concerted actions from the public and private sector, civil society and families. EveryoneThis session will discuss meanshas to improve a role communities to and playfamilies’ inbehavior building towards production and a sustainable world for the future generations. A safe and consumption leading to alleviate poverty and hunger by reducing food loss and waste, preserving good Keynote Speaker IV – Mr. Geoffrey Hamilton, Chief of PPP Program UNECE health and well-being by benefiting from clean water and sanitation and improving the environment by sustainable future dependsusing renewable on and clean energy. reducing extremes. Achieving Goal 12, requires a strong national framework for sustain- Tacking the efficient use of affordable and clean energy: Local governments and families able production and consumption but it is at the local level with sectoral development plans and in the family where daily Moderator: working together on raising community awareness on renewable energy resources, practices, behavior and lifestyles are transmitted from generations to generations where consumption patterns need to Keynote Speaker I – Tackling Poverty Alleviation: Local governments and families working together prioritizing energy efficient practices and saving energy by adopting clean be made sustainable, reducingto impacts improve behavior andand lifestyle improving of communities and families well-being. by reducing, reusing, recycle and composing increasing resources to combat extreme energy technologies. poverty.
Keynote Speaker II – Tackling Food Insecurity: Local governments and families working together to This session will discuss meansreduce to food improve loss and waste by promotingcommunities sustainable food systems and which families’ behavior towards production and consumption encompasses sustainable food production and sustainable consumption.
leading to alleviate povertyKeynote Speaker IIIand– Tackling hungerefficient use of waterby and reducing sanitation management: food Local loss and waste, preserving good health and well-being by governments and families working together to expand awareness and capacity benefiting from clean water and sanitation and improving the environment by using renewable and clean energy. Discussions and Recommendations building in water and sanitation-related programs and activities strengthening the participation of the whole communities.
Keynote Speaker IV – Tacking the efficient use of affordable and clean energy: Local governments and families working together on raising community awareness on renewable energy resources, prioritizing energy efficient practices and saving energy by 17:00 Special Plenaryadopting clean energy technologies. Session – SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Moderator: Dr. Deisi Kusztra – WFO President
Discussions and Recommendations Local Governments and Families be the change!
Participant’s17:00 – Special Plenary Session – WelcomeSDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Electronic Session IV Keynote Speaker I – H.E. Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa – Paraná State Governor, Brazil Local Governments and Families be the change! Electronic Session IV Keynote Speaker II – Mr. Marcel Henrique Micheletto – President of the Association of Municipalities Keynote Speaker III – Mr. João Carlos Ortega – State Secretary for Urban Development Keynote Speaker IV – Mr. Antônio Sérgio Guetter – President of Paraná’s Electricity Company Keynote Speaker V – Mr. Fernando Guimarães – Councilor at the Paraná’s Court of Accounts
Discussions and Recommendations
36 Means of Implementation – The best practices for SDGs Implementation 37
A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society and families. Theses inclusive partnership built upon principles and values, a shared vision, shared goals that place people and planet at the center, are needed at global, subnational and local levels. This session will show how political will and strong commitment of a subnational government to partnership and cooperate with the local governments can establish integrated responses that addresses communities and family’s needs. Introducing Paraná State means of SDGs implementation for people, planet, prosperity, partnership and peace.
Means of ImplementationModerator: – The best practices for SDGs Implementation 17:45 Closing Keynote Speaker I – H.E. Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa – Paraná State Governor, Brazil Keynote Speaker II – Mr. Marcel Henrique Micheletto – President of the Association of Municipalities Keynote Speaker III – Mr. João Carlos Ortega – State Secretary for Urban Development A successful sustainableKeynote Speaker I developmentV – Mr. Antônio Sérgio Guetter –agenda President of Paraná’s Electricity Company requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil so- ciety and families. Theses inclusive partnership built upon principles and values, a shared vision, shared goals that place people and planet at the center, are needed at global, subnational and local levels. This session will show how political will and strong commitment of a subnational government to partnership and cooperate with the local governments can establish integrated responses that addresses communities and family’s needs. Introducing Paraná State means of 20:30 Gala Diner – In Celebration of the World Family Organization 70th Anniversary SDGs implementation for people, planet, prosperity, partnership and peace. Offered by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak – UAE December 15 | Morning Sessions
10:00 Participant’s Welcome Electronic Session V
Opening
10:15 Success Stories
Success Story I – Mrs. Lourença Tavares – President - ACRIDES, Cabo Verde 38 “The importance of competency and capacity building for vulnerable women: 39 Challenges of Reintegration”
Success Story II – Mr. Xiao Caiwei – Vice President – China National Committee on Ageing, China “Development of Community Services for the Older Persons in China”
Success Story III – Mrs Rachel Aird – President of The Family Africa, South Africa “Implementing the SDGs at the grassroots in Africa: Family Centres in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, DR Congo, South Africa and Madagascar.
11:00 Presentation of WORLD FAMILY SUMMIT 2017 DECLARATION
12:00 Closing Ceremony
12:30 Farewell Lunch - Restaurant des Scargots December 7 | Farewell Day World Family Summit 2017 Biographies | World Family Summit 2017 14 - 15 December | Geneva | Switzerland 8:45 - 9:00 Participants Welcome Electronic Session IX Leave No One Behind... Advisor, Strategic Planning & Org. Development of the Family Dr. Maria do Carmo Brant is the National Secretary for SocialDr. Deisi Noeli Weber Kusztra is a Medical Doctor, Mr.Mr. Nikhil Nikhil Seth Seth is is currently currently the the United United Nations Nations Assis Assistant- Patrícia Aguiar is the Mayor of Tauá Municipality in Ceará Development Foundation (FDF). Assistance at the Ministry of Social and Agrarian DevelopmentPediatrician, in with a Master Degree in Maternal and Child tantSecretary Secretary General General and Executive Executive Director Director of the of Unit the- United State, Brazil. Born in Fortaleza, where she studied at Santo Brazil. Health Care and a Doctorate on Public Health. She is edNations Nations Institute Institute forfor Training Training and and Research Research (UNITAR). (UNITAR). Inácio College and studied Law at the University of Fortaleza 9:00 - 10:30 World Family Summit 2016 Declaration Master Degree in Quality Management and my Bachelor also a Specialist in Public Health Administration, Hos- During his career with the United Nations since 1993, (Unifor). In 1987, she completed her studies and began to act Presentation and Discussion Degree in Management information System. Worked in different She holds a degree in Social Work from the Ponti cal pitalCatholic Administration, Financial Management for Health Mr.During Seth hashis alsocareer served with as the Director United of Nationsthe Division since for 1993, Mr. Seth as a lawyer, an activity she pursued until the year 2000. committee such as Excellence Committee in FDF. Evaluation of University of São Paulo (1965) and a PhD in Social WorkPrograms, from the Design and Implementation of Local Health Sustainablehas also served Development as Director (DESA), of Headthe Division of the Rio for +20 Sustainable the Social Services in the Emirate Of Abu Dhabi. Speaker in Ponti cal Catholic University of São Paulo (1974). SheSystems is currently and Gender Programs Administration. Secretariat,Development Special (DESA), Assistant Head and ofChief the of Rio Of +20 ce to Secretariat, the Special Patrícia began political activity in the municipality of Tauá, 10:30 - 10:50 Coffee-break conferences. Certi cate in Coaching. a consultant at the São Paulo Municipal Secretariat, a consultantDr. Deisi started her international career nearly 25 Unter-SecretaryAssistant and General Chief of for Of Economic ce to the and Unter-Secretary Social Affairs. General for where she was Secretary of Social Action and in 1992 became of the ‘Via Pública’ Institute and executive council - Municiyears palago implementating Maternal and Child Health EconomicHe was also and the Social Chief Affairs. of the Policy Coordination the most voted councilor in the history of the Municipality of Worked in training, certi ed Training and Event Management. Secretariat for Social Development. Care Policies and Programs for many Governments. She Branch in the Division for Economic and Social Council Tauá. In 2000, she was elected Mayor of the city and, in 2004, 10:50 - 11:00 Participants Welcome Electronic Session X Many Certi cate and appreciation letters. worked in Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Amer- SupportHe was and also Coordination, the Chief of among the Policy other Coordinationfunctions. Branch in the re-elected. What’s the Plan? Dr. Brant has experience in the area of Social Service, icawith and is now based in South America, from where she Division for Economic and Social Council Support and 40 networks with the world on Family Issues. 41 Mohamed Saeed Dr. Maria do emphasis on Public Policies; Politics and Government Planning, Coordination, among other functions. Patricia was awarded nine times with the title of the best Since December 1997, as the President of the World Nikhil Seth Patrícia Aguiar Al Neyadi Carmo Brant working mainly in the following subjects: family, social mayors of Ceará, the most recent title in 2013. In addition, she 11:00 - 12:30 Closing Ceremony assistance, public policies, social assistance, social poliFamilycy and Organization, Dr. Deisi Kusztra represents the received the GREEN SEAL from the Ministry of the WFO 2016 Awards Ceremony education. Organization at the United Nations, Governments and Hanifa Mezoui, PhD, Director, Division for Social Environment. In the area of health, it reduced the infant Inter-governmental Organizations level. Launching of WFO's 70th Anniversary Celebrations – 1947-2017 Policy and Development, Department of Economic and mortality rate of Tauá, and took the Family Health Program to Dr. Kusztra is a Consultant to many International Social Affairs, United Nations. A team leader, at the 100% of the municipality, making Tauá a reference in the Local Participants Official Photo Institutions, such as the World Health Organization, international level, spanning 28 years of worldwide re- Health System. Nidhal Ben Cheikh (born in 1974) is economist, Advisor of the Dr. Nikhil Chandavarkar is the Founder and CEO of ThersusPan-American Health Organization, World Bank, Interam- sponsibilities with increasing complexity to ensure the NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND Minister of Social Affairs in Tunisia and Director of research at Sustainability, an international research and consultancyerican group Development Bank, U.S. Agency for International United Nation’s outreach and cooperation involving 12:30 - 13:45 Farewell Lunch Development, and UN Fund for Population Affairs. the Centre for Research and Social Studies (CRES) and member devoted to promoting sustainable policies and practices in civilMrs. society Rachel organizations Aird is an Advisorand the atprivate the Executivesector, with Board Member She has received many national and internation- of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Social Policy government and business for the realization of Agenda 2030 specialof the emphasisWorld Family on youth, Organization. health, women empower- al awards and prizes in recognition of her dedication Network at the University of Bath (UK). and the SDGs. Thersus focuses in particular on middle-income ment, education, the MDGs/SDGs and Corporate Social Wanda Engel Aduan is Country Director, Brazil. She has a long and her work towards the promotion of Family Policies countries and the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South ResponsibilitiesShe is also the (CSR). Chairperson of The Family Africa representing history of leadership in the Brazilian social sector, starting with throughout the world. His main research interests are in evaluation of social protection Africa). overLiaising 30 centres and networking throughout with Africa governments at public forumsen- such as the her time as a teacher in the favelas of Rio. Wanda held the programmes, informal economy analysis and measurement, tities,African international Union. She organizations is also a consultative and external/in partner- on African position of Minister for Social Assistance in Brazil between poverty analysis, child poverty and Multidimensional Poverty Prior to his retirement from the United Nations in March, 2016, ternalUnion agencies Expert forumrelated on to Planhumanitarian of action causes. for the Has family in Africa, 1999-2002, during the second term of President Fernando indicators and local development. He has been engaged for the after more than 36 years of service, Nikhil was most recently encumbered,Founder/Director since 1990, of Counselling high level positionsand Support at the Centre for HIV Henrique. She further extended activities to other sectors of past 12 years as an international consultant and has undertaken Chief of Outreach and Communications Branch, Division for Unitedpositive Nations Mothers and and managed children successfully Johannesburg the Unit and- the national government through the Alvorada Project and the several consultancies in North African countries and GCC Sustainable Development, DESA with responsibility for edFounder/Director Nations civil society of andFree NGO Day Branch Care Centre with its for3500 the children of Social Protection Network. She was responsible for the general partnerships, stakeholders and public outreach. af liates. Achievements in education, training and tech- Nidhal Ben Cheikh countries on behalf of UNICEF and UNDP. Nikhil Chandavarkar HIV positive mothers and AIDS orphans. coordination of the conditional transfer programs (Bolsa nical cooperation have received worldwide recognition. Alimentação, Bolsa Escola, Programa de Erradicação do Nikhil has held various UN management positions at HQ and Rachel Aird Mrs. Aird has a University degree in Psychology at Leicester Dr. Wanda Engel Trabalho Infantil). She also coordinated the implementation of served in Brazil, Paraguay and Colombia with UNDP. He has also University in the United Kingdom and is post-graduated in theWanda Cadastro is currently Unico (Single director Registry) of Instituto of Poor Synergos Families in Brazil. advised governments and businesses in Asia and the Paci c, English. Brasil, responsible for a strategic consulting to the Africa and Latin America. He took active part in both the 1992 Pacto pela Educação do Pará. and 2012 Rio conferences on sustainable development. In recognition of the impact of her work, she won the 2012 Nikhil holds a Ph. D in economics from Georgetown University International Award in the Social Sector, granted by the UN and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Commerce and Council for Economic and Social Development. Manufacture of London. Wanda Engel holds a Ph.D. in Education (Ponti cia Universidad Católica, Río de Janeiro, Brazil), an M.D. in Education (Universidad Federal do Río de Janeiro, Brazil), and has Post- Graduate studies in Pedagogy and Civilization (Centre International D’Études Pedagogiques, Sévres, France). Anjli Doshi (Ph.D) is the Deputy Director General (Policy) of the Mr. Cassio Taniguchi is the former Mayor of Curitiba City, Paraná National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia, State in Brazil. Biographies | World Family Summit 2017 Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Malaysia. He is also the former Senior Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research - UNITAR and is currently the Work responsibilities include development of family Superintendent of the Metropolitan Region of Great development training modules, planning, development and Florianopolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Mr. Ali Salem Al Kaabi – Chairman of the Board of Ms. Daniela Bas, of Italian nationality, is the Direc- Dr. Amany Asfour is graduated from Faculty of Mr. Alex Mejia Programme Director, United Nations implementation of policies, family development, initiatives and Trustees. Graduated from The Royal Military Academy Dr. Alzira Maria D´Ávila Guimarães is the Vice-President for MedicineDr. Amany - Cairo Asfour University is graduated and had her from Master Faculty Degree of Medicine - Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) tor of the Division for Social Policy and Development programs on parenting and reproductive health, social and Mr. Taniguchi is graduated in Electronic Engineer at the Sandhurst (RMAS), Britain – 1980. Received a Master’s Technicalat the United Activities Nations of Departmentthe World Familyof Economic Organization. and &Cairo M.D., PhDUniversity Degree inand Pediatrics. had her In herMaster academic Degree career & M.D., PhD Mr. Alex Mejia was appointed as Senior Manager of family research, advocacy, and training. Tecnological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) in São José dos Degree in Military Sciences – 1991. Director of the Office Social Affairs. , Degreeshe is a Lecturer in Pediatrics. of Pediatrics In her at theacademic National careerResarch , she is a Lecturer UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme (DCP) Campos, São Paulo State, Brazil. of the Minister of Presidential Affairs since 2005/1991. GraduatedPolitical inscientist Nursery with ina major the Federal in International University Politics, of Sergipe in Centerof Pediatrics of Egypt. at She the joined National the pirvate Resarch sector Center since she of Egypt. She in October 2012 after serving three years as Director of Chairman of the Board of Trustees in Family Develop- 1980,she graduated Sanitarist Magna for the Cum National Laude withSchool a dissertation for Public Health wasjoined a student the pirvate at the Faculty sector of sinceMedicine. she was a student at the Faculty UNITAR’s Hiroshima Office in Japan and after working ment Foundation SINCE 2006. General Director of - Her (1982).on ”The Specialist elimination in ofMaternal architectural and barriersChild Health and the in the of WithinMedicine. few years, she was also able to establish a four years as the Director of UNITAR’sDr. CIFAL Anjli trainingDoshi Cassio Taniguchi Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Private office Universityemployment of Brasiliaof people (1987), with physical Master disabilities”. Degree Certi in Sciences of company for Medical equipments with more than 30 centre in Atlanta. In his current capacity as DCP Senior 2006 – 2009. General Director of - Sheikh Zayed Bin Sul- Healthed journalist and PhD and inmulticultural Pediatry /in life the coach. University Her interest of Riberão Preto, brands.Within Her few interests years, shewere was not limitedalso able to establishing to establish a company for Manager, he leads the CIFAL Global Network and is tan Al Nahyan Office 2001 – 2006. Director of Financial Sãohas Paulo. always beenCoordinator people-centred of Basic in the Services various activities, of Health herMedical private equipmentsBusiness only butwith soon more she thanrealized 30 the brands. im- Her interests responsible for several other programmes within DCP, and Administrative Affairs - Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Dr. Deisi Noeli Weber Kusztra is a Medical Doctor, Pediatrician, (1992-1994)associations, forand theprofessional Secretary roles of she Health has held. of Sergipe and portancewere not of creatinglimited an to organization establishing targeting her private Economic Business only but including the PHPO office in Nigeria, the ITCCO center in Nahyan Office 1997- 2001. Vice-Chairman of the Inter- with a Master Degree in Maternal and Child Health Care and a ProfessorIn addition of the to Departmenther work at the ofUN Nursery from 1986 and to 1995, Nutrition for the Womensoon she Empowerment realized the & Young importance Women Entrepreneurof creating- an organization Belgium and the Human Mobility Programme managed Ms. Daniela Bas, of Italian nationality, is the Director of the national Exhibitions Committee 1992-1997. Chairman of ship Promotion. As a result she established the Egyptian out of New York. Doctorate on Public Health. She is also a Specialist in Public Federalfrom 1996 University until 2011 of she Sergipe held managerial State in Brazil.roles in the targeting Economic Women Empowerment & Young Women Division for Social Policy and Development at the United the Board of Directors of the Revival of Popular Heritage. private sector in Italy and was, inter alia, adviser for the Business women Association in 1995. D; Asfour founded Mr. Mejia is a citizen of Ecuador and his career spans Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Financial Entrepreneurship Promotion. As a result she established the Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Member of the Board of Directors of Gulf Defense MagD- r. Alzira Guimarães Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and for the Presidency of Dr. Amany Asfour the Business and Professional Women in Egypt. two decades in private and public organizations. After Management for Health Programs, Design and Implementation azine Medals received:- Medal of Honor of the United Egyptian Business women Association in 1995. D; Asfour of Local Health Systems and Gender Programs Administration. the Council of Ministers on human rights and social affairs. obtaining his first Master’s degree in 1992, he worked Political scientist with a major in International Politics, she 42 Arab Emirates, Good Service Medal for the first time, founded the Business and Professional Women in Egypt. in corporate banking in Latin America for six years until 43 Designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dissertation on ”The Good Service Medal for the second time, Long Service was a member of the Board of Directors of the European 1998 when he joined the foreign service of his country as Dr. Deisi started her international career nearly 25 years ago elimination of architectural barriers and the employment of Medal of Honor, Silver Jubilee Medal for Unification of Union Agency of Fundamental Rights; Special Adviser a diplomat appointed as a Counsellor at the Ecuadorian implementating Maternal and Child Health Care Policies and people with physical disabilities”. Certi ed journalist and the Armed Forces, Medal of Liberation of Kuwait and to the Vice President of the European Commission (On. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. In 2001, he became Vice Programs for many Governments. She worked in Africa, Europe, Dr. Mukesh Kapila, CBE is Professor of Global Health multicultural / life coach. Her interest has always been people- Golden Crescent for Charity. AngusFrattini); facilitates at the European UN-Business Union, she collaboration was representative as Senior Manager Minister of Economy for the Republic of Ecuador. During Middle East and North America and is now based in South of Partnerships and UN Relations with the UN Global Compact andDirector Humanitarian of the FamilyAffairs at Policy the University Division of Manchesat the Doha- International centred in the various activities, associations, and professional on the topic “Tourism for All” on behalf of the Presidency ter. He is also Chair of Nonviolent Peaceforce, Chair of this period, he also served as Alternate Governor to the America, from where she networks with the world on Family in New York. Family Institute (DIFI) a member of the Qatar Foundation for roles she has held. of the Council of Ministers of her country. Manchester Global Foundation, Adjunct Professor at the International Monetary Fund, to the World Bank, to the Issues. Education, Science, and Community Development. Before Dr. Deisi Kusztra Ms. Bas worked in radio and TV shows (RAI and International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs Nairobi, Inter-American Development Bank, and as a member of In addition to a broad range of partnership-brokering activities joining DIFI, Dr. Ben Brik served as President Middle East at the the Board of Directors of Ecuador’s Central Bank. From In addition to her work at the UN from 1986 to 1995, from 1996 Radio 24/ Il Sole 24 Ore in Italy, and TV Channel 4 in the Associate Fellow of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Ms. Daniela Bas Since December 1997, as the President of the World Family UK) and moderated conferences and wrote articles for 2003 until 2005 he worked in Washington, DC as the di- until 2011 she held managerial roles in the private sector in Italy with Global Compact participant companies, Angus SpecialEneref Representative Institute, a research of the Aegis and Trust advocacy for the preven organization- based Organization, Dr. Deisi Kusztra represents the Organization at the magazines on tourism for all. rector of the Inter-American Council’s Andean Program, an and was, inter alia, adviser for the Italian Ministry of Foreign coordinates a Community of Practice of UN staff focused on tionin the of crimesUS. He against taught humanity, in the andDepartment Special Adviser of Sociology to at the United Nations, Governments and Inter-governmental entity chartered by the Organization of American States. Affairs and for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers on strengthening the capacity of the Organization to engage the SyriaUnited Relief. Arab He was Emirates Special AdviserUniversity. to the Hefirst-ever has previously World worked in Organizations level. private sector, advancing UN issues and goals while promoting Humanitarianthe government Summit of in Dubai Istanbul and in May Abu 2016 Dhabi and served as policy Mr. Mejia holds a Master’s degree in Foreign Affairs human rights and social affairs. Designated by the Ministry of from Georgetown University in Washington DC, and a Foreign Affairs of Italy, she was a member of the Board of responsible and sustainable business. Before joining the UN advisor and researcher for several years. Dr. Kusztra is a Consultant to many International Institutions, such Master’s degree in Business Administration from INCAE Directors of the European Union Agency of Fundamental Rights; Global Compact, Angus practiced law in Canada. He has as the World Health Organization, Pan-American Health experience in corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, Graduated from London School of Economics and Political University in Costa Rica. He also holds a Diploma in Special Adviser to the Vice President of the European Political Leadership from Harvard University. Organization, World Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Commission (On. Frattini); at the European Union, she was Angus Rennie and international criminal law. Dr. Anis Ben Brik Science, Dr. Ben Brik has undertaken numerous consultancy U.S. Agency for International Development, and UN Fund for representative on the topic “Tourism for All” on behalf of the projects throughout the Gulf region and Europe. His areas of Population Affairs. Angus also served as Special Assistant to Speaker of Canada’s interests are social policy, family cohesion and well-being, Presidency of the Council of Ministers of her country. House of Commons, as a Policy Analyst at the Ontario fertility and demography, parenting and child well-being, She has received many national and international awards and Ms. Bas worked in radio and TV shows (RAI and Radio 24/ Il Sole Legislature, and as an advisor and organizer on numerous social exclusion, family and SDGs, social change and prizes in recognition of her dedication and her work towards the 24 Ore in Italy, and TV Channel 4 in the UK) and moderated political campaigns. development, and social responsibility. Recently, he has been promotion of Family Policies throughout the world. involved in a number of projects on social cohesion, youth conferences and wrote articles for magazines on tourism for all. development, fertility and sustainable development strategies and policies. Dr. Ben Brik has written and published on the above issues and he has been frequent speaker at regional and international professional and academic conferences. Dr. Elie Mekhael is an Advisor at the Executive Board of the Emilie McGlone has been working with Peace Boat since 2004 Isidro de Brito is the Vice-President of Legal and Administrative Joop Theunissen has worked with the United Nations since World Family Organization. and currently is the United Nations liaison and Director of the Affairs of the World Family Organization. 1990. He initially worked for the UN regional of ce for Asia and New York-based of ce of Peace Boat US, a non-pro t the Paci c in agriculture, rural development, and social He is also the General Secretary of the Higher Council For organization working to promote peace, sustainable development He is also the President of the National Association for Family development. He transferred to UN Headquarters in 1999, Children Lebanon and was elected in 2004 and 2007 as Vice and respect for the environment through educational programs Action in Portugal - ANJAF, which promotes Training for where he worked on the intergovernmental follow-up to various President of The Arabic League Committee for Children. From organized onboard the Peace Boat, a chartered passenger ship unemployed persons, Positive Parentally training, European global UN summits. 1991 – 1997, he was the Founder and President of: “Permanent that travels the world on peace voyages. Peace Boat holds Project in the eld of Conciliation between Family life and Conference for Lebanese Student In France” and since 1994, he Special Consultative Status with the Social and Economic Council Professional life, and other areas for persons and families in risk He was the head of the UN Programme on youth up to 2006, is a Member of the Lebanese Association of Epidemiology. of the United Nations and works in partnership with UN of exclusion. He is member of the Portuguese Council for Family. and subsequently worked on the new UN Convention on the delegates, Nobel Peace Laureates and community leaders from Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) . Joop joined the Dr. Mekhael has a University degree in Nutrition and also in around the world to create opportunities for international DESA NGO Branch as deputy chief from 2009 to 2014. In Biostatistics, a Master’s degree in Biology and also in Public cooperation focused on con ict resolution, environmental February 2014 he joined as deputy chief of the Policy Coordination Branch of OESC and, prior to his UN work, he Dr. Elie Mekhael Health and a PhD in Public Health, all at the University of Paris, Emilie McGlone sustainability, indigenous issues, cultural awareness and peace Isidro de Brito Joop Theunissen France. education. worked at Rabobank of the Netherlands, and carried out research on the sugarcane industry in the Philippines. He carries a master's degree in development economics from Emilie works to foster youth education and develops speci c Mr. José Antônio Fares has graduated in Psychology, with a Tilburg University in the Netherlands and a postgraduate programs for families, students and young diplomats to learn specialization in Human Resources and a Master’s Degree in diploma in sociology from Columbia University in New York. about important global issues onboard the Peace Boat. Founded Business Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. He in 1983 and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008, Peace was a speaker at the UN General Assembly in 2010, was Boat has sailed on over 92 global voyages, carrying more than President and National Director at ABRH –PR and has also been 50,000 people to more than 100 countries. Peace Boat has a professor. Currently he is the Managing Director of SESI and recently launched a new initiative to build an ECO SHIP to sail in IEL, including the role of General Director of the Paraná Industry 2020, which will showcase green technology and design, while College. Since 2012, he is the Executive Director of CIFAL inspiring positive change to radically reduce our carbon footprint. Curitiba. Maria Teresa Maia is an Advisor at the Executive Board Member A team leader, at the international level, spanning 28 years of of the World Family Organization. worldwide responsibilities with increasing complexity to ensure the United Nation’s outreach and cooperation involving civil She has a University degree in School Management, a Master’s Anjli Doshi (Ph.D) is the Deputy Director General (Policy) of the Mr. Cassio Taniguchi is the former Mayor of Curitiba City, Paraná society organizations and the private sector, with special Ambassador Inas Mekkawy is a high-level diplomat at the José Fares Degree in Educational Management and Administration and is National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia, State in Brazil. emphasis on youth, health, women empowerment, education, League of Arab States. She has an experience for more than 25 Biographies | Worldcurrently Famil developingy her Su PhD thesismmi in Socialt and2 Sustainable017 Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, the MDGs/SDGs and Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). years in Arab and international affairs, sustainable development, development in Portugal with the theme: Communitary Malaysia. He is also the former Senior Fellow at the United Nations women's empowerment, setting and implementing the Education and Local Sustainable Development. Institute for Training and Research - UNITAR and is currently the Liaising and networking with governments entities, internationalNajia Musolino has a successful track record of de-developmental projects at nationalCorinne and Namblard regional holdslevels. a Master’s degree and PhD WFO’s Vice-President of Family Policy Coordination, Dr. Anjli Doshi (Ph.D) is the Deputy Director General Work responsibilities include development of family Superintendent of the Metropolitan Region of Great WFO’s Vice-President of Family Policy Coordination, Mrs. Lara Anjli Doshi (Ph.D) is the Deputy Director General (Policy) of Mr. Cassio Taniguchi is the former Mayor of Curitiba City, organizations and external/internal agencies related to veloping business strategies and building out channel in Political Science from the University of Paris X Nanterre. Mrs. Lara Hussein is a development professional with (Policy) of the National Population and Family Develop- development training modules, planning, development and Florianopolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Hussein is a development professional with more than 15 years of the National Population andShe Family is also Development the President Board of ‘Estímulo’ Study Centre, an NGO Paraná State in Brazil. humanitarian causes. Has encumbered, since 1990, highBiographiesprogrammes level for NGOs. Embracing| the World core values of She Family has a long experience Summit onAfter Arab obtaining and African 2016a Master’s affairs, equivalence strategic at Middlebury more than 15 years of experience in policy development, implementation of policies, family development, initiatives and experience in policy development, policy advocacy, and in mentDr.Malaysia, Alzira Board Maria MinistryMalaysia, D´Ávila ofMinistry Women, Guimarães ofdedicated Women, Family is the Familyandto Vice-President the Community and Educational for cause. Dr. Amany Asfour is graduated from Faculty of Medicine - positions at the United Nations and managed successfullyintegrity, the innovation and growth, she has built a repu-planning, policies making, andCollege, regional USA, partnerships she pursued doctoralon studies at Harvard policy advocacy, and in managing International develop- Community Development, Malaysia. programs on parenting and reproductive health, social and Mr. Taniguchi is graduated in Electronic Engineer at the managing International development programs in areas related to TechnicalDevelopment, Activities Malaysia. of the World Family Organization. CairoHe University is also the and former had Seniorher Master Fellow Degree at the & United M.D., PhDNations United Nations civil society and NGO Branch with its 3500tation for helping incubate new products into mature women's empowerment withKennedy the United School Nations. of Government in Boston, right before ment programs in areas related to social development Work responsibilities include development of family family research, advocacy, and training. Tecnological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) in São José dos social development with a particular emphasis on family policy, Maria Teresa Maia DegreeInstitute in Pediatrics. for Training In herand academic Research career - UNITAR , she and is a is Lectu currentlyrer af liates. Achievements in education, training and technicalrevenue generating engines for sustainable development completing the Executive Management Program at HEC with a particular emphasis on family policy, education, development training modules, planning, development Campos, São Paulo State, Brazil. Dr. Hanifa Mezoui education, child protection and early childhood development. She GraduatedWork responsibilities in Nursery ininclude the Federal development University of of family Sergipe in of Pediatricsthe Superintendent at the National of the Resarch Metropolitan Center Regionof Egypt. of She Great cooperation have received worldwide recognition. programmes. Prior to her appointment as ERF’s director, Ambassador Mekkawy is currentlyCPA in DirectorParis, France. of Women, Family child protection and early childhood development. She and implementation of policies, family development, worked with the United Nations, policy think tanks, and International 1980,development Sanitarist training for the Nationalmodules, School planning, for Public development Health and joinedFlorianopolis, the pirvate Santa sector Catarina since she State, was aBrazil. student at the Faculty she was the lead for the Global Action Platform at the and Childhood Department at theCorinne League Namblard of Arab began States. her careerShe at BNP, where worked with the United Nations, policy think tanks, and initiatives and programs on parenting and reproductive Dr. Alzira Maria D´Ávila Guimarães is the Vice-President for Dr. Amany Asfour is graduated from Faculty of MedicineNGOs - Cairo contributing to innovative policies, leading multi-disciplinary (1982).implementation Specialist ofin policies,Maternal family and Child development, Health in the initiatives of Medicine. Dr. Anjli Doshi Cassio Taniguchi Council on Health Research for Development and the Hu- has a deep knowledge and understandingshe spent 16 years of fulfilling the status various of roles and international International NGOs contributing to innovative policies, health, social and family research, advocacy, and training. AmbassadorTechnical Activities of the World Family Organization. University and had her Master Degree & M.D., PhD Degreeteams, in and managing grants for complex multi-country programs. Universityand programs of Brasilia on parenting (1987), Master and reproductive Degree in Sciences health, social of man Resources for Health Programme at AMP Ser-vices. women's rights, in Egypt, as postings.well as, onIn 1981, the issuesher first of executive women, position took her to leading multi-disciplinary teams, and managing grants Mr. Taniguchi is graduated in Electronic Engineer at the Inas Mekkawy Pediatrics. In her academic career , she is a Lecturer of Pediatrics Healthand family and PhDresearch, in Pediatry advocacy, in the and University training. of Riberão Preto, WithinTecnological few years, Institute she was of also Aeronautics able to establish (ITA) in a São company José dos for Her early career years include work experi-ence in the peace and security during armedNew York, con icts where at she the was regional in charge level. of capital markets for complex multi-country programs. Graduated in Nursery in the Federal University of Sergipe in at the National Resarch Center of Egypt. She joined theLara pirvate has a Master degree in Education from Hudders eld University São Paulo. Coordinator of Basic Services of Health MedicalCampos, equipments São Paulo with State, more Brazil. than 30 brands. Her interests Dr. Deisi Noeli Weber Kusztra is a Medical Doctor, Pediatrician, pharmaceutical sector. Her honours include the Shankar’s In addition, she is the founderactivities, of Bahia leading Ya Masr BNP’s movement Financial Representative and Office. Lara has a Master degree in Education from Hudders 1980, Sanitarist for the National School for Public Health (1982). sector since she was a student at the Faculty of Medicine.of UK. She worked with UNICEF Gulf Area Of ce as Chief of Child (1992-1994) for the Secretary of Health of Sergipe and were not limited to establishing her private Business only but with a Master Degree in Maternal and Child Health Care and a Presidential award, India (1993) amongst others. An ac- Between 1984 and 1990, Corinne managed investment eld University of UK. She worked with UNICEF Gulf Area Ms. Daniela Bas, of Italian nationality, is the Director of the Specialist in Maternal andthe Child Standing Health Committee in the University for Egyptian of Women. Professor of the Department of Nursery and Nutrition for the soon she realized the importance of creating an organization Doctorate on Public Health. She is also a Specialist in Public tive member of the Business and Professional Women banking activities in Canada. Between 1991 and 1997, as Senior Vice-President of Lara Hussein OfProtection, ce as Chief theof Child Jordanian Protection, National the Jordanian Council National for Family Affairs as Division for Social Policy and Development at the United Brasilia (1987), Master Degree in Sciences of Health and PhD in Within few years, she was also able to establish a company for Dr. Anjli Doshi Federal University of Sergipe State in Brazil. Cassio Taniguchi targeting Economic Women Empowerment & Young Women Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Financial Switzerland (2008-2015), she has held Board positions in Transport and Infrastructure, she led the Advisory Team within BNP’s Project Finance CouncilDeputy for Secretary FamilyFoundation Affairs General, as as Deputy Director and withSecretary of FamilyDoha General, Policy.International Family Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Pediatry in the University of Riberão Preto, São Paulo. Medical equipments with more than 30 brands. Her interests Entrepreneurship Promotion. As a result she established the Management for Health Programs, Design and Implementation various Swiss based NGOs. Department, operating from London and Paris. andInstitute with Doha of Qatar International Foundation Family as InstituteDirector ofof QatarFamily Policy.Dr. Alzi ra Guimarães Dr. Amany Asfour Coordinator of Basic Services of Health (1992-1994) for the were not limited to establishing her private Business only but Egyptian Business women Association in 1995. D; Asfour of Local Health Systems and Gender Programs Administration. 44 Between 1997 and 2000, Corinne Namblard worked for Egis, a leading French and 45 Political scientist with a major in International Politics, she Secretary of Health of Sergipe and Professor of the Department soon she realized the importance of creating an organization foundedDr. Deisi the Noeli Business Weber and Kusztra Professional is a Medical Women Doctor, in Egypt. Pediatrician, international operator and engineering firm, as the Head of Strategy and Development. graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dissertation on ”The of Nursery and Nutrition for the Federal University of Sergipe targeting Economic Women Empowerment & Young Women M with a Master Degree in Maternal and Child Health Care and a Dr. Deisi started her international career nearly 25 years ago She implemented a number of M&A transactions and set up various Operational JVs Ms. Daniela Bas, of Italian nationality, is the Director of the elimination of architectural barriers and the employment of State in Brazil. Entrepreneurship Promotion. As a result she establishedDr. theInigo Pereira is the President of Parish Council Doctorate on Public Health. She is also a Specialist in Public implementating Maternal and Child Health Care Policies and for rail, port and airport activities within the Group. Division for Social Policy and Development at the United people with physical disabilities”. Certi ed journalist and Egyptian Business women Association in 1995. D; Asfourof Carnaxise-Queijas/ Oeiras Municipalities, Portugal. Angus facilitates UN-Business collaboration as Se- Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Financial Programs for many Governments. She worked in Africa, Europe, Dr. Alzira Guimarães At the request of the Managing Director of Caisse desDr. dépôts Amany et consignations,Asfour AngusNations facilitates Department UN-Business of Economic collaboration and Social as Affairs.Senior Manager multicultural / life coach. Her interest has always been people- founded the Business and Professional Women in Egypt.Born in Florianópolis, nior Manager of Partnerships and UN Relations with the Management for Health Programs, Design and Implementation Middle East and North America and is now based in South she joined the French Prime Minister’s Working Group dedicated to PPP Best Practic- of Partnerships and UN Relations with the UN Global Compact Director of the Family Policy Division at the Doha International centred in the various activities, associations, and professional Brasil in a immigrant family from Goa, Mr. Pereira is a De- UN Global Compact in New York. of Local Health Systems and Gender Programs Administration. America, from where she networks with the world on Family es, aiming to set up France’s PPP Task Force and design the country’s PPP legal and inPolitical New York. scientist with a major in International Politics, she Family Institute (DIFI) a member of the Qatar Foundation for roles she has held. signer and has a Master Degree in New Media and Web In addition to a broad range of partnership-brokering Issues. institutional frameworks. graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dissertation on ”The Education, Science, and Community Development. Before Dr. Deisi Kusztra Practices. Since 2005 he devotes a great proportion of activities with Global Compact participant companies, Dr. Deisi started her international career nearly 25 years ago In 2000, Corinne Namblard became the Chief Executive Officer of the Galaxy Fund Inelimination addition to of a architecturalbroad range barriersof partnership-brokering and the employment activiti ofes joining DIFI, Dr. Ben Brik served as President Middle East at the In addition to her work at the UN from 1986 to 1995, from 1996 his time developing innovative projects in different areas Angus coordinates a Community of Practice of UN staff implementating Maternal and Child Health Care Policies and Ms. Daniela Bas Since December 1997, as the President of the World Family in Luxemburg. She designed the structure and governance of the fund and raised 300 withpeople Global with Compact physical participantdisabilities”. companies, Certi ed journalist Angus and Eneref Institute, a research and advocacy organization based until 2011 she held managerial roles in the private sector in Italy Angus facilitates UN-Business collaboration as Senior Manager Director of the Family Policy Division at the Doha Internationaland activities at local level especially ones promoting the focused on strengthening the capacity of the Organiza- Programs for many Governments. She worked in Africa, Organization, Dr. Deisi Kusztra represents the Organization at the million euros from leading European institutional investors for this private equity fund coordinatesmulticultural a /Community life coach. Herof Practice interest of has UN always staff focused been peop on le- in the US. He taught in the Department of Sociology at the and was, inter alia, adviser for the Italian Ministry of Foreign of Partnerships and UN Relations with the UN Global Compact Family Institute (DIFI) a member of the Qatar Foundationresponsible for production and consumption and reduction tion to engage the private sector, advancing UN issues Europe, Middle East and North America and is now based in United Nations, Governments and Inter-governmental dedicated to transport infrastructure. With her team, she successfully managed and strengtheningcentred in the the various capacity activities, of the associations,Organization andto engage profession the al United Arab Emirates University. He has previously worked in Affairs and for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers on in New York. Education, Science, and Community Development. Beforeof food loss and waste. and goals while promoting responsible and sustainable South America, from where she networks with the world on Organizations level. divested a portfolio of assets until she stepped down from her role in 2010. privateroles she sector, has held.advancing UN issues and goals while promoting the government of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and served as policy human rights and social affairs. Designated by the Ministry of joining DIFI, Dr. Ben Brik served as President Middle East at the business. Before joining the UN Global Compact, Angus Family Issues. Corinne sat on a number of the investee companies boards, including Flinders Ports responsible and sustainable business. Before joining the UN Dr. Deisi Kusztra advisor and researcher for several years. Foreign Affairs of Italy, she was a member of the Board of In addition to a broad range of partnership-brokering activities Eneref Institute, a research and advocacy organization based in practiced law in Canada. He has experience in corporate Dr. Kusztra is a Consultant to many International Institutions, such in Australia, Exeter Regional Airport in the UK and Siena Airport in Italy. In 2011, Corinne GlobalIn addition Compact, to her Angus work atpracticed the UN lawfrom in 1986 Canada. to 1995, He has from Directors of the European Union Agency of Fundamental Rights; with Global Compact participant companies, Angus coordinates the US. He taught in the Department of Sociology at the United Ms. Daniela Bas and commercial law, civil litigation, and international Since December 1997, as the President of the World Family as the World Health Organization, Pan-American Health Namblard moved to Australia upon joining the Qantas Airways’ Board and Audit & experience1996 until 2011in corporate she held and managerial commercial roles law, in civil the litigation,private sector Graduated from London School of Economics and Political Special Adviser to the Vice President of the European a Community of Practice of UN staff focused on strengthening Arab Emirates University. He has previously worked in the criminal law. Organization, Dr. Deisi Kusztra represents the Organization at Organization, World Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Finance Committee. Corinne also chaired the UNECE PPP Alliance for over 10 years. andin Italy international and was, intercriminal alia, law. adviser for the Italian Ministry of Science, Dr. Ben Brik has undertaken numerous consultancy Commission (On. Frattini); at the European Union, she was the capacity of the Organization to engage the private sector, government of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and served as policy Angus Rennie Angus also served as Special Assistant to Speaker of Dr. Anis Ben Brik the United Nations, Governments and Inter-governmental U.S. Agency for International Development, and UN Fund for Later in 2014, Corinne Namblard established INFRA & P.E Conseil in France and Foreign Affairs and for the Presidency of the Council of projects throughout the Gulf region and Europe. His areas of representative on the topic “Tourism for All” on behalf of the advancing UN issues and goals while promoting responsible and advisor and researcher for several years. Canada’s House of Commons, as a Policy Analyst at the Organizations level. Population Affairs. INFRA & P.E Advisory in Australia that provide strategic advice on structuring and Angus also served as Special Assistant to Speaker of Canada’s interests are social policy, family cohesion and well-being, Presidency of the Council of Ministers of her country. sustainable business. Before joining the UN Global Compact, OntarioMinisters Legislature, on human and rightsas an advisor and social and organizer affairs. Designatedon by the funding large and small infrastructure projects or dedicated infrastructure funds. HouseMinistry of ofCommons, Foreign Affairs as a Policy of Italy, Analyst she wasat the a memberOntario of the fertility and demography, parenting and child well-being, Angus practiced law in Canada. He has experience in corporate Graduated from London School of Economics and Political numerous political campaigns. Dr. Kusztra is a Consultant to many International Institutions, She has received many national and international awards and Legislature,Board of Directors and as an of advisorthe European and organizer Union Agency on numerous of social exclusion, family and SDGs, social change and Ms. Bas worked in radio and TV shows (RAI and Radio 24/ Il Sole and commercial law, civil litigation, and international criminal Science, Dr. Ben Brik has undertaken numerous consultancy such as the World Health Organization, Pan-American Health prizes in recognition of her dedication and her work towards the politicalFundamental campaigns. Rights; Special Adviser to the Vice President of development, and social responsibility. Recently, he has been 24 Ore in Italy, and TV Channel 4 in the UK) and moderated law. projects throughout the Gulf region and Europe. His areas of Organization, World Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, promotion of Family Policies throughout the world. Angus Rennie Dr. Anis Ben Brik the European Commission (On. Frattini); at the European involved in a number of projects on social cohesion, youth conferences and wrote articles for magazines on tourism for all. interests are social policy, family cohesion and well-being, U.S. Agency for International Development, and UN Fund for Union, she was representative on the topic “Tourism for All” on development, fertility and sustainable development strategies Angus also served as Special Assistant to Speaker of Canada’s fertility and demography, parenting and child well-being, social andPopulation policies. Dr. Affairs. Ben Brik has written and published on the House of Commons, as a Policy Analyst at the Ontario exclusion, family and SDGs, social change and development, behalf of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of her country. above issues and he has been frequent speaker at regional Legislature, and as an advisor and organizer on numerous and social responsibility. Recently, he has been involved in a andShe international has received professional many national and academic and international conferences. awards and political campaigns. number of projects on social cohesion, youth development, prizes in recognition of her dedication and her work towards Ms. Bas worked in radio and TV shows (RAI and Radio 24/ Il fertility and sustainable development strategies and policies. Dr. the promotion of Family Policies throughout the world. Ben Brik has written and published on the above issues and he Sole 24 Ore in Italy, and TV Channel 4 in the UK) and has been frequent speaker at regional and international moderated conferences and wrote articles for magazines on professional and academic conferences. tourism for all. Mr. Geoffrey Hamilton, Chief, Cooperation and Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa is a civil engineer and a Mr. João Carlos Ortega - State Secretary for Urban Mr. Fernando Augusto Mello Guimarães, is Coun- Partnerships Section, United Nations Economic Com- politician by heart. He started his public life as Paraná Development. Responsible for strengthen the govern- selor of the Court of Auditors of Paraná, elevated to such mission for Europe (UNECE) State Congressman in 1994 and after two consecutive mental development actions in the 399 Paraná State condition through the analysis of triple list of the members Geoffrey Hamilton is currently Chief of the Cooper- terms he was elected Deputy Mayor of Curitiba City, then Municipalities, Mr. Ortega and his team are implementing of the Public Ministry with the Court of State Accounts. ation and Partnerships Section of the Economic Coop- Mayor of Curitiba City for two consecutive terms and then programs and projects to increase job creation in urban He was approved first in the competition of Proofs and eration and Integration Division in the United Nations Governor of Paraná State, presently serving his second areas, decent housing, urban mobility, social inclusion Titles for admission to the career of public procurator to Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. four years term. Since the beginning of his political career, and environmental sustainability. As part of the State the State Court of Auditors in 1994. Practiced law for 14 The UNECE is an intergovernmental body of 56 mem- Mr. Richa concentrated his efforts toward strengthening Economic and Social Council, he is putting his building years, advising, during the period, the mixed-economy ber states with a focus on developing economic standards economic and social public policies prioritizing social block towards the implementation of the SDGs at local company Minerais do Paraná S / A. Graduated from the for pan-European integration and support for the transi- inclusion and social protection, health, education, rural level strengthening communities to discover and upgrade Faculty of Law of Curitiba in 1980, he received the degree tion economies. His current responsibility is promoting and urban infrastructure and environmental protection. their potentials in the process of urban development. of Specialist in the I and II Specialization Course in Public public-private partnerships for infrastructure development Due to his strong support to municipalities, Mr. Richa Law held by the Institute of Lawyers of Paraná, under the where he leads a programme on building the capacity of is considered a local level developer and enjoys high Coordination of Professors Geraldo Ataliba and Celso governments to undertake successful projects. His other scores of popular approvals. Antônio Bandeira de Mello. interests include Good governance, FDI, the economic He worked extensively in the State Court of Auditors, aspects to peace building and security, property rights helding the position of Attorney General of the Public 46 for the poor and the protection of intellectual property Ministry in 2001 and 2002, in study commissions and 47 for innovation. Before joining the UNECE he has worked with public and private entities, as a speaker, panelist in UNCTAD, ILO, the Commonwealth Secretariat and and guest professor. the Institute for Research on Multinational Enterprises in Winner of numerous awards and distinctions, due Mr. Marcel Micheletto is the President of the Mr. Antonio Sergio de Souza Guetter is the CEO Paris. He holds a PhD and a Masters from the University to its participation in events of great repercussion and Association of Municipalities of Paraná State, a of Paraná State Energy Company. Specialized in Finance, of Glasgow, Scotland. National Contests of Monographs. Management and Planning, Mr. Guetter joined the efforts private entity representing the interests of munic- He served as General Corregidor of the Court of Au- of Paraná Government in supporting the State Economic ipalities at nacional and regional levels. Former dit of Parana State as Vice President and as President of and Social Council and the implementation of the SDGs at Mayor of Assis Chateaubriand City, Mr. Micheletto the State Court of Auditors for the biennium2011/2012. local level, promoting the concepts of sustainable energy was recently elected for a second term of four production and consumption, investing in clean energy years. With a very active platform of services, the and implementing social programs to bring energy to association provides high level quality capacity rural communities. building to municipalities civil servants and good governance programs for mayors. Encompassing the efforts of Paraná Government, Mr. Micheletto is promoting the SDGs implementation at local level, forging multi stakeholders partnerships to strengthen local sustainable development. Advisor, Strategic Planning & Org. Development of the Family Dr. Maria do Carmo Brant is the National Secretary for Social Mr. Nikhil Seth is currently the United Nations Assistant Patrícia Aguiar is the Mayor of Tauá Municipality in Ceará Development Foundation (FDF). Assistance at the Ministry of Social and Agrarian Development in Secretary General and Executive Director of the United State, Brazil. Born in Fortaleza, where she studied at Santo Brazil. Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Inácio College and studied Law at the University of Fortaleza Master Degree in Quality Management and my Bachelor (Unifor). In 1987, she completed her studies and began to act Degree in Management information System. Worked in different She holds a degree in Social Work from the Ponti cal Catholic During his career with the United Nations since 1993, Mr. Seth as a lawyer, an activity she pursued until the year 2000. committee such as Excellence Committee in FDF. Evaluation of University of São Paulo (1965) and a PhD in Social Work from the has also served as Director of the Division for Sustainable the Social Services in the Emirate Of Abu Dhabi. Speaker in Ponti cal Catholic University of São Paulo (1974). She is currently Development (DESA), Head of the Rio +20 Secretariat, Special Patrícia began political activity in the municipality of Tauá, conferences. Certi cate in Coaching. a consultant at the São Paulo Municipal Secretariat, a consultant Assistant and Chief of Of ce to the Unter-Secretary General for where she was Secretary of Social Action and in 1992 became of the ‘Via Pública’ Institute and executive council - Municipal Economic and Social Affairs. the most voted councilor in the history of the Municipality of Worked in training, certi ed Training and Event Management. Secretariat for Social Development. Tauá. In 2000, she was elected Mayor of the city and, in 2004, Many Certi cate and appreciation letters. He was also the Chief of the Policy Coordination Branch in the re-elected. Dr. Brant has experience in the area of Social Service, with Division for Economic and Social Council Support and emphasis on Public Policies; Politics and Government Planning, Mohamed Saeed Dr. Maria do Nikhil Seth Coordination, among other functions. Patrícia Aguiar Patricia was awarded nine times with the title of the best Al Neyadi Carmo Brant working mainly in the following subjects: family, social mayors of Ceará, the most recent title in 2013. In addition, she assistance, public policies, social assistance, social policy and received the GREEN SEAL from the Ministry of the education. Environment. In the area of health, it reduced the infant mortality rate of Tauá, and took the Family Health Program to 100% of the municipality, making Tauá a reference in the Local Health System. Nidhal Ben Cheikh (born in 1974) is economist, Advisor of the Dr. Nikhil Chandavarkar is the Founder and CEO of Thersus Minister of Social Affairs in Tunisia and Director of research at Sustainability, an international research and consultancy group Mrs. Rachel Aird is an Advisor at the Executive Board Bruno Ricardo Lopes is the Vice President for Finan- devoted to promoting sustainable policies and practices in the Centre for Research and Social Studies (CRES) and member MemberMrs. Rachel of the Aird World is anFamily Advisor Organization. at the Executive Board Member cial Affairs of the World Family Organization government and business for the realization of Agenda 2030 of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Social Policy of theShe Worldis also Familythe Chairperson Organization. of The Family Africa With a degree in Financial Management and Project and the SDGs. Thersus focuses in particular on middle-income Network at the University of Bath (UK). representing over 30 centres throughout Africa at Management and counting withWanda over fifteenEngel Aduanyears of isex- Country Director, Brazil. She has a long countries and the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South publicShe is forumsalso the such Chairperson as the African of TheUnion. Family She isAfrica also representing perience managing internationalhistory projects of leadership and activities in the Brazilian social sector, starting with His main research interests are in evaluation of social protection Africa). aover consultative 30 centres partner throughout on African Africa Union at Expert public forum forums such as the for the World Family Organizationher andtime the as National a teacher Union in the favelas of Rio. Wanda heldN theote s | World Family Summit 2017 programmes, informal economy analysis and measurement, onAfrican Plan ofUnion. action She for isthe also family a consultative in Africa, Founder/ partner on African of Associations for Protectionposition of. Mothers, of Minister Children andfor Social Assistance in Brazil between Prior to his retirement from the United Nations in March, 2016, poverty analysis, child poverty and Multidimensional Poverty DirectorUnion Expert of Counselling forum on and Plan Support of action Centre for thefor HIV family in Africa, Families of Brazil- UNAPMIF, 1999-2002,where he is also during the Senior the second term of President Fernando after more than 36 years of service, Nikhil was most recently indicators and local development. He has been engaged for the positiveFounder/Director Mothers and of Counsellingchildren Johannesburg and Support and Centre for HIV Project Manager. Henrique. She further extended activities to other sectors of Chief of Outreach and Communications Branch, Division for past 12 years as an international consultant and has undertaken Founder/Directorpositive Mothers of Free and Day children Care Centre Johannesburg for the children and During his carreer, Mr. Lopesthe national was also governmentresponsible through the Alvorada Project and the Sustainable Development, DESA with responsibility for several consultancies in North African countries and GCC ofFounder/Director HIV positive mothers of andFree AIDS Day orphans. Care Centre for the children of for the execution of WFO’s CommunicationSocial Protection and Logistic Network. She was responsible for the general partnerships, stakeholders and public outreach. Nidhal Ben Cheikh countries on behalf of UNICEF and UNDP. Nikhil Chandavarkar HIVMrs. positive Aird has mothers a University and AIDS degree orphans. in Psychology portfolios, being responsible coordinationfor the organization of the of conconditional- transfer programs (Bolsa at Leicester University in the United Kingdom and is ferences and programs in partnershipAlimentação, with Governments Bolsa Escola, Programa de Erradicação do Nikhil has held various UN management positions at HQ and post-graduatedMrs. Aird has ain UniversityEnglish. degree in Psychology at Leicester at National and Local Levels,Trabalho United NationsInfantil). and She all also coordinated the implementation of served in Brazil, Paraguay and Colombia with UNDP. He has also Rachel Aird Dr. Wanda Engel University in the United Kingdom and is post-graduated in editions of the World Family theWandaSummit Cadastro since is currently 2004. Unico (Single director Registry) of Instituto of Poor Synergos Families in Brazil. advised governments and businesses in Asia and the Paci c, English. Brasil, responsible for a strategic consulting to the Africa and Latin America. He took active part in both the 1992 48 Pacto pela Educação do Pará. 49 and 2012 Rio conferences on sustainable development. In recognition of the impact of her work, she won the 2012 Nikhil holds a Ph. D in economics from Georgetown University International Award in the Social Sector, granted by the UN Dr. Elie Mekhael is an Advisor at the Executive Board of the Emilieand McGlone is a Fellow has ofbeen the workingRoyal Society with forPeace Arts, Boat Commerce since 2004 and IsidrIsidroo dede BritoBrito is the Vice-PresidentVice-President of Legalof Legal and and Administrative Council forJoop Economic Theunissen and hasSocial worked Development. with the United Nations since World Family Organization. and currManufactureently is the of United London. Nations liaison and Director of the AdministrativeAffairs of the Affairs World of the Family World FamilyOrganization. Organization. Wanda Engel1990. holdsHe initially a Ph.D. worked in Education for the (Ponti UN regional cia of ce for Asia and New York-based of ce of Peace Boat US, a non-pro t He is also the President of the National Association Universidadthe Paci cCatólica, in agriculturRío de Janeiro,e, rural Brazil), development, an M.D. in and social He is also the General Secretary of the Higher Council For organization working to promote peace, sustainable development forHe Family is also Action the in Pr Portugalesident - ANJAF,of the which National promotes Association for Family Educationdevelopment. He transferred to UN Headquarters in 1999, Children Lebanon and was elected in 2004 and 2007 as Vice and respect for the environment through educational programs TrainingAction for in unemployed Portugal - ANJAFpersons,, whichPositive pr Parentallyomotes Training for (Universidadwher eFederal he worked do Río on de the Janeiro, intergover Brazil),nmental and has follow-up Post- to various President of The Arabic League Committee for Children. From organized onboard the Peace Boat, a chartered passenger ship training,unemployed European persons, Project in Positive the eld Parof Conciliationentally training, European Graduateglobal studies UN in summits. Pedagogy and Civilization (Centre 1991 – 1997, he was the Founder and President of: “Permanent that travels the world on peace voyages. Peace Boat holds betweenProject Family in the life eld and of Professional Conciliation life, between and other Family life and International D’Études Pedagogiques, Sévres, France). Conference for Lebanese Student In France” and since 1994, he Special Consultative Status with the Social and Economic Council areasProfessional for persons life,and familiesand other in risk ar ofeas exclusion. for persons He is and families in risk He was the head of the UN Programme on youth up to 2006, is a Member of the Lebanese Association of Epidemiology. of the United Nations and works in partnership with UN memberof exclusion. of the Portuguese He is member Council offor the Family. Portuguese Council for Family. and subsequently worked on the new UN Convention on the delegates, Nobel Peace Laureates and community leaders from Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) . Joop joined the Dr. Mekhael has a University degree in Nutrition and also in around the world to create opportunities for international DESA NGO Branch as deputy chief from 2009 to 2014. In Biostatistics, a Master’s degree in Biology and also in Public cooperation focused on con ict resolution, environmental February 2014 he joined as deputy chief of the Policy Coordination Branch of OESC and, prior to his UN work, he Dr. Elie Mekhael Health and a PhD in Public Health, all at the University of Paris, Emilie McGlone sustainability, indigenous issues, cultural awareness and peace Isidro de Brito Joop Theunissen France. education. worked at Rabobank of the Netherlands, and carried out research on the sugarcane industry in the Philippines. He carries a master's degree in development economics from Emilie works to foster youth education and develops speci c Mr. José Antônio Fares has graduated in Psychology, with a Tilburg University in the Netherlands and a postgraduate programs for families, students and young diplomats to learn specialization in Human Resources and a Master’s Degree in diploma in sociology from Columbia University in New York. about important global issues onboard the Peace Boat. Founded Business Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. He in 1983 and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008, Peace was a speaker at the UN General Assembly in 2010, was Boat has sailed on over 92 global voyages, carrying more than President and National Director at ABRH –PR and has also been 50,000 people to more than 100 countries. Peace Boat has a professor. Currently he is the Managing Director of SESI and recently launched a new initiative to build an ECO SHIP to sail in IEL, including the role of General Director of the Paraná Industry 2020, which will showcase green technology and design, while College. Since 2012, he is the Executive Director of CIFAL inspiring positive change to radically reduce our carbon footprint. Curitiba. Maria Teresa Maia is an Advisor at the Executive Board Member A team leader, at the international level, spanning 28 years of of the World Family Organization. worldwide responsibilities with increasing complexity to ensure the United Nation’s outreach and cooperation involving civil She has a University degree in School Management, a Master’s society organizations and the private sector, with special Ambassador Inas Mekkawy is a high-level diplomat at the José Fares Degree in Educational Management and Administration and is emphasis on youth, health, women empowerment, education, League of Arab States. She has an experience for more than 25 currently developing her PhD thesis in Social and Sustainable the MDGs/SDGs and Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). years in Arab and international affairs, sustainable development, development in Portugal with the theme: Communitary women's empowerment, setting and implementing the Education and Local Sustainable Development. developmental projects at national and regional levels. Liaising and networking with governments entities, international WFO’s Vice-President of Family Policy Coordination, Mrs. Lara organizations and external/internal agencies related to Hussein is a development professional with more than 15 years of She is also the President of ‘Estímulo’ Study Centre, an NGO She has a long experience on Arab and African affairs, strategic humanitarian causes. Has encumbered, since 1990, high level experience in policy development, policy advocacy, and in dedicated to the Educational cause. planning, policies making, and regional partnerships on positions at the United Nations and managed successfully the managing International development programs in areas related to United Nations civil society and NGO Branch with its 3500 women's empowerment with the United Nations. social development with a particular emphasis on family policy, Maria Teresa Maia Dr. Hanifa Mezoui af liates. Achievements in education, training and technical education, child protection and early childhood development. She Ambassador Mekkawy is currently Director of Women, Family cooperation have received worldwide recognition. worked with the United Nations, policy think tanks, and International and Childhood Department at the League of Arab States. She NGOs contributing to innovative policies, leading multi-disciplinary has a deep knowledge and understanding of the status of Ambassador teams, and managing grants for complex multi-country programs. Inas Mekkawy women's rights, in Egypt, as well as, on the issues of women, peace and security during armed con icts at the regional level. Lara has a Master degree in Education from Hudders eld University In addition, she is the founder of Bahia Ya Masr movement and of UK. She worked with UNICEF Gulf Area Of ce as Chief of Child the Standing Committee for Egyptian Women. Lara Hussein Protection, the Jordanian National Council for Family Affairs as Deputy Secretary General, and with Doha International Family Institute of Qatar Foundation as Director of Family Policy. Notes | World Family Summit 2016
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World Family Summit 2017
14 - 15 December | Geneva | Switzerland
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