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Wip Summit 2016 Parliament of Jordan WOMEN IN PARLIAMENTS GLOBAL FORUM WIP SUMMIT 2016 “WOMEN IN POLITICS: FAST FORWARD” 4-6 MAY 2016 PLENARY OF THE PARLIAMENT OF JORDAN, AMMAN, JORDAN IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II WOMEN IN PARLIAMENTS (WIP) GLOBAL FORUM SUMMIT 2016 WOMEN IN POLITICS: FAST FORWARD 4-6 MAY 2016 PLENARY OF THE PARLIAMENT OF JORDAN AMMAN, H.K. OF JORDAN IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 OVERVIEW Female Parliamentarians from around the world are attending the WIP Global Summit 2016. It presents a unique opportunity for participants to discuss pressing global challenges and to take part in political dialogue that reflects the influence and worldwide perspectives of today‘s female decision- makers. This year’s summit is co-hosted by the Jordanian Parliament and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in collaboration with the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) and Council of Women World Leaders (CWWL). It will provide the platform for the OECD’s MENA Transition Fund project “Promoting Women in Parliaments and Policy- making” annual regional policy dialogue. WIP Certificates of Recognition are presented at the WIP Summit 2016 to countries in the MENA region, which are recognised for their political empowerment of women, and to countries that show regional leadership in closing the gender gap in politics. The certificates of recognition are based on the rankings of the World Economic Forum’s “Global Gender Gap Report”, which are compiled in collaboration with Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. The venue of the WIP Summit 2016 is the Plenary of the Parliament of Jordan. International Institutions such as the UN, the Council of Women World Leaders and the Jordanian National Council for Women (JNCW), are integral part of the WIP Summit 2016, and will provide Working Sessions. For the first time, the Council of Women World Leaders, the network of female Presidents and Prime Ministers, will join WIP. The Council will convene its members on the occasion of the WIP Summit. IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 TUESDAY, 3 MAY 18:00 WELCOME RECEPTION AND MEDIA NIGHT VENUE: HOTEL LE ROYAL The Welcome Reception and Media Night will be held at the Hotel Le Royal. International media, partners, participants and Ambassadors will attend. WIP is delighted to host the event. WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 08:00 Arrival and registration of participants VENUE: PARLIAMENT OF JORDAN 09:30-10:00 OPENING SESSION PLENARY OF THE PARLIAMENT MASTER OF CEREMONY: JORDANIAN REPRESENTATIVE (TBC) OPENING REMARKS BY: . Atef Tarawneh, Speaker of the House of Representatives . Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Founder of WIP and Vice-President of the European Parliament (2009-2011) . Mari Kiviniemi, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Prime Minster of Finland (2010-2011) 10:00-10:15 KEYNOTE SPEECH Dalia Grybauskaite, President of Lithuania and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders 10:15-10:30 KEYNOTE SPEECH Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Senate On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II 10:30 -11:30 WIP SPECIAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY . WIP Certificate of Recognition granted to Jordan in the category “Enhancement of women’s role in the decision-making process” Presented by Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Founder of WIP Received by Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Senate On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 . WIP Certificate of Recognition granted to United Arab Emirates in the category “Advancing Women in Parliamentary Positions - First Female Speaker” Presented by (tbc) Received by Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, UAE . WIP Certificate of Recognition granted to Algeria in the category “Legislative Reform: 50% quota for women on political party lists” Presented by (tbc) Received by, Mounia Meslem, Minister of National Solidarity, Family and the Status of Women, Algeria . WIP Certificates of Recognition granted to selected countries of the MENA region (tbc) 11:30-11:45 FAMILY PHOTO 11:45-12:00 COFFEE BREAK 12:00-12:15 KEYNOTE SPEECH . Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, UAE 12:15-13:30 PLENARY SESSION – WOMEN IN POLITICS: FAST FORWARD ACCELERATING TOWARDS PARITY IN POWER - DEFINING THE POWER OF PARITY Women’s equal participation in politics is a cornerstone of democratic governance. This session underlines the need for gender-balanced leadership, and showcases the positive impact parity of power has for all society. Panellists will address issues such as how to define the power of parity, to increase the numbers and influence of women in Parliaments and Governments and explore concrete steps that can be taken to accelerate progress. MODERATOR: . Laura Liswood, Secretary General of CWWL SPEAKERS . Wafaa Bani Mustafa, Member of the House of Representatives, Jordan . Paula Cox, Premier of Bermuda (2010-2012) . Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2011) . Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Rwanda . Vesna Pusic, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Croatia 13:30-15:30 NETWORKING LUNCH HOSTED BY EY IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 15:30-17:30 PARALLEL SESSIONS PANEL: WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION ACROSS ALL LEVELS THE MENA REGION IN COOPERATION WITH OECD AND THE JNCW 15:30-17:30 The Arab Spring served as a catalyst to changes in legal frameworks that have provided new opportunities for women’s increased political participation in the MENA region. Still, women in the MENA region face unique barriers to political participation, inclusive of restricted freedom of movement, limited access to resources and cultural norms that see politics as a man’s domain. This session will address important questions, such as, to what degree have legal reforms ushered in a new era for women’s political participation in the region? What has changed and what has not? Is the progress that has been made so far sustainable? Moderator: Anette Young, France 24 . Heba Hagres, Member of Parliament, Egypt (TBC) . Saada Boussif, Member of the House of Representatives, Morocco . Nawal Al Faouri, Member of Senate, Jordan . Olfa Soukri, Member of Parliament, Tunisia PANEL: DIGITAL INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN COOPERATION WITH EY 15:30-17:30 Nearly 45% of women don’t participate in the formal workforce. Therefore, one of the big questions of our time has to be: where would we be, economically and socially, if women participated in the workforce in greater numbers, at levels that do justice to their true ability? With the gender gap set to be further exacerbated as the digital world accelerates, how can we advance women’s economic empowerment through strengthening linkages between education, employment and entrepreneurship? This session will focus on the key impact of digital disruption on women, and discuss ways to address this. Moderator: Samar Obaid, Partner, EY . Majd Shweikeh, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Jordan . Karim Kawar, President of Kawar Group, Jordan . Ragnheidur Elin Árnadóttir, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Iceland . Güler Turan, Member of the Senate, Flemish Parliament, Belgium . Rohan Malik, Deputy Global Government and Public Sector Leader, EY IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 PANEL: LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP IN COOPERATION WITH COUNCIL OF WOMEN WORLD LEADERS 15:30-17:30 The session will highlight what women at the highest levels of leadership reflect about their leadership. It includes some of the challenges they have faced and what brought them to take on their roles. The role of the media, citizen perception of women leaders, and preparation for leadership will be discussed. Important traits of great leaders will be examined and reflected upon. Laura Liswood, Secretary General of CWWL . Jennifer Smith, Premier of Bermuda (1998-2003) PANEL: “WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND HEALTH: WHAT IS THE POLICY LINK AND HOW CAN WE ADDRESS IT?” IN COOPERATION WITH MERCK 15:30-17:30 For both the public and private sectors and societies at large, the economic empowerment of women is a win-win – it results in empowered women, and empowered economies. However to systematically enhance women’s economic empowerment, their health and relevant social policies cannot be ignored. Healthy Women contribute to Healthy Economies. This panel will address the relationship between women’s economic empowerment and health, and examples of policy initiatives that can be implemented at the country level. Moderator: Linda Lanzillotta, Vice President of the Senate, Italy, Member of the WIP Executive Board . Diane Gashumba, Minister for Gender Promotion and Family Affairs of Rwanda . Hanin Odeh, Director General of Royal Health Awareness Society . Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea, Member of the European Parliament . Sarbani Chakraborty, Senior Director, Global Public Policy, Merck PANEL: POLITICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE 15:30-17:30 Technology is disrupting politics and policy making on all fronts. Campaigning happens online as much as offline; local governments have direct and live channels to citizens; and activism has taken on new cyber dimensions. The panellists of this session will address questions related to how technology is changing politics and policy making. The IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMME WIP GLOBAL SUMMIT 2016 session will also explore the impact of digitalisation on elections and on governance and how women can effectively ride the change. Moderator: Hala Hanna, Head, Impact and Strategy, World Economic Forum (2012-2016) . Zita Gurmai, Special Gender Advisor to EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica . Haifa Najjar, Member of Senate, Jordan . Naisula Lesuuda, MP and Nominated Senator, Kenya (tbc) . Marlene Malahoo Forte, MP and Honorable Attorney General, Jamaica (tbc) PANEL: INCLUSIVE ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES IN COOPERATION WITH THE OECD AND JNCW 15:30-17:30 Women’s political participation may be hindered or enabled by specific electoral systems. Electoral institutions often lack the capacity to adequately reflect women’s interests, equal opportunities and conditions.
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