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Launch of the United Nations 2004 Humanitarian Appeal
“Hear our Voices”
19 November 2003
Centre
Borschette, room 0A
Rue
Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels
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Programme
Moderator Mr Omar Bakhet ,
Director of the United Nations Office in Brussels
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0830h-0915h
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Registration and Coffee |
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0915h
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Opening Remarks by Mr Omar Bakhet
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Video “Hear our Voices”
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The scope of humanitarian needs in Sudan, Tajikistan and Uganda
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Dr Mukesh Kapila,
UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Sudan
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Dr William Paton,
UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Tajikistan
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Mr
Daouda Toure, UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Uganda
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A Voice from Uganda
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Mrs Angelina Atyam,
Chair of Concerned Parents Association, Uganda
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0945h
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The response of the humanitarian community
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Mr James T. Morris,
Executive Director of the World Food Programme and Special Envoy of
the Secretary General for Humanitarian Needs in Southern Africa
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Mr Poul Nielson,
European Commissioner for Development Co-operation and Humanitarian
Aid
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Mr Marc Verwilghen,
Minister for Development, Belgium
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Mr Armin Laschet,
MEP Rapporteur of the European Parliament for the relations between
the European Union and the United Nations
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Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
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1100h
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Closing remarks followed by
Joint Press Conference (invited members of the Press only, in Room 0A) |
In the Salon on the 5th Floor, Centre Borschette
1130h European Choir “Hot Air”
Followed by Cocktail - Buffet Lunch
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