Turning Laws into Actions: Eliminating Gender-based Violence in Asia-Pacific
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Summit on Gender-based Violence
June 16-18, 2021 I Hong Kong I Live on Zoom
Program
DAY 1: June 16, 2021 (Wednesday)
14:00-14:15
(GMT+8)
Welcome & Opening Remarks
14:15-14:20 (GMT+8)
Virtual Group Photo
14:20-16:20
(GMT+8)
Session 1: Global and Regional Perspectives
Objective: Highlight international frameworks and good practices to guide the law and practice in ending gender-based violence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Moderator
Keynote Speaker
Topic: Outlook for the Advancement of Anti-GBV in Asia-Pacific from the Perspective of UN Mechanisms /Conventions
Speakers
Topic: The Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention: a Site for Innovative Practice as well as Struggle for Democracy
Topic: Recent Development and Challenge in GBV Prevention at Work-perspective from Taiwan
Topic: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: CEDAW and Women’s Human Rights in HK
Topic: A survivor's Voice - From Seeking Individual Justice to Fighting for the Rights of the Group (tentative)
Mei (pseudonym)
Domestic Violence survivor
Founder, Purple Ribbon Mother's Love
(Mainland China)
16:20-16:30
(GMT+8)
Break
16:30-18:30
(GMT+8)
Session 2: State/Institutional Responsibilities for Greater Access to Justice
Objective: Provide an overview of current challenges and gaps hindering efficient policing and the judicial response to violence in the Asia-Pacific region. Discuss recommendations on how to bring laws and practice into conformity with international human rights obligations. Map institutional responsiveness and reforms needed for strong legislation and for policies to be translated into action. Present the experiences of women’s and girls’ access to justice from the perspectives of the courts and law enforcement.
Moderator
Speakers
Topic: Global Right But Local Responsibility: Holding Governments Accountable for a Violence Free World for all Women with Disabilities
Topic: The Long Lasting Impact of Wartime Sexual Violence and Accountability
Topic: Development of Taiwan's Women and Children Safety System in Police Policies and its Practical Applications
Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Investigation, Taiwan Police College
(Taiwan)
Language: Simultaneous English/Putonghua/Cantonese interpretation will be provided
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