International Forum for the Advocacy of Persons with disabilities
in Asia-Pacific & AP-DPO United 1st Assembly
International Forum for the Advocacy of Persons with disabilities in Asia-Pacific & AP-DPO United 1st Assembly,
which will be supported by Korea Foundation for Differently Abled, will be held at Eroom Center, Seoul, Korea
during Oct. 15(tue)~17(thu). Around 100 persons with disabilities from 16 countries will be supposed to attend
this meeting with great anticipation, putting heads together in the first year of the New Decade which will be led by Korea.
Participants will have a group discussion on each country’s disability movement , activities of DPOs, pending issues
and action plan on 15th. The next day, panel discussions will proceed regarding to Incheon strategy goal 1
(Reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects) and 2(Promote Participation in political processes
Safeguard campaign of World Bank, exhibition of universal design and photo will be held as side events
at the same time during this forum. There will be a talkfest and an exchange program for women with disabilities
so that strengthen the women’s network in Asia-Pacific region.
Persons with disabilities expect their collaboration through this forum will promote the substantive implementation of
Incheon strategy and have a positive effect on policy making of their country including activity of international
Day 1 Tuesday 15 October 2013
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Group Discussion : each country’s disability movement , activities of DPOs, pending issues and action plan
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Group Discussion (continue)
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AP-DPO United Assembly : Group discussion on the 1st draft of DPOs United strategy
Representative of People with Disability Australia, Vice-President, AP-DPO United
Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay, Secretariat, AP-DPO United
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Including constitution article19.4, 19.7, 23
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Day 2 Wednesday 16 October 2013
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Report of group discussion
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Panel Discussion 1:Topic: Incheon strategy Goal l
Reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects
<>-<>-representative, AP-DPO United
<>-<>-representative, AP-DPO United
Moderated by Ms. Josephine de Vera
South east Asia sub regional representative, AP-DPO United
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Panel Discussion 2 : Topic: Incheon strategy Goal 2
Promote Participation in political processes and decision making
<>-<>-<>-<>-Facilitated by representative from MCD Malaysia Member, AP-DPO United
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Meeting for women with disabilities
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Day 3 Thursday 17 October 2013
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Deep Condolences on the Death of Mr. Satoru Misawa, late Chairperson of DPI-Japan
