Hosted by Colombia
Location: La esplanada de banderas (outside of the conference centre)
19:00 - 21:30

The Colombian Government will offer to all delegates a taste of Colombian culture and traditions. This festival will feature typical food, music, flowers and dance, providing delegates with a chance to experience the traditional richness of the host
country.

For more information: anadiaz@presidencia.gov.co

Hosted by Handicap International and GTO-14 (Grupo de Trabajo Ottawa)
Location: Plaza de la Aduana.

The three winners of the video competition will be announced.

For more information: czc@handicap.org.co ó dp@handicap.org.co
 

Hosted by Canada
Location: Comisión 1
13:00 - 15:00

The Universalization Contact Group is open to all States Parties and organisations that are involved in efforts to promote the ratification and accession to the Convention by those 39 States that have not yet accepted the Convention. Meeting participants will be asked to provide updates on universalization efforts undertaken since the last meeting of the Contact Group and to share information on efforts planned for 2010.

For more information: john.macbride@international.gc.ca

Hosted by the Philippines
Location: Comisión 2
13:00 - 15:00

This event aims to familiarise delegates with the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development (GDAVD) and to highlight the common thrusts and aims of the AP Mine Ban Convention and the GDAVD processes. The event also aims to create synergies between and among landmine and AVD experts and advocates, with a view towards helping to establish a broader global community of practice for disarmament.  Delegates will be briefed on the upcoming and planned AVD regional and special meetings in Oslo, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

For more information: domingojs23@yahoo.com

Hosted by the Geneva Call
Location: Comisión 3
13:00 - 15:00

On 13-14 August 2009, the Geneva Call and Colombia organised a conference in Bogota with the participation of 120 representatives from national authorities, international organisations and affected communities from south eastern Colombia. The Conference discussed how to respond concretely to mine action needs in the conflict zones where local communities live, specifically the indigenous and afro- Colombian communities. Recommendations made by conference participants will be discussed during this event.

For more information: mbalci@genevacall.org

 

Hosted by Belgium
Location: Comisión 4
13:00 - 15:00

The Article 7 Contact Group is open to all States Parties and organisations that are involved in efforts to promote compliance with the Convention’s transparency reporting provisions. Meeting participants will be asked to provide updates on efforts undertaken since the last meeting of the Contact Group and to coordinate efforts for 2010.

For more information: Philippe.Bronchain@diplobel.fed.be

Hosted by Fundación Mi Sangre
Location: Getsemani Auditorio
13:00 - 15:00

Colombian singer Juanes will lead an open discussion with Colombian survivors about their stories of life and hope. This will be an opportunity for the audience to understand the reality of a vulnerable population whose voice is not always heard.  

For more information: ccock@fundacionmisangre.org

Hosted by Protection
Location: Salon Pegasus
13:00 - 15:00

This briefing/debate is intended to discuss efforts in mine action in the Middle East and North Africa in the last 10 years, challenges, lessons learned, opportunities and the future of mine action in the region.
 

For more information: asorour@mena-protection.org