Programme

8:30 am

  Opening

H.E. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group
H.E. Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner for Refugees

Signing Ceremony of UN-IOM Agreement

H.E. Peter Sutherland, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for International Migration

9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plenary Session
Trusteeship Council Chamber
9.30am - 7.30pm

Plenary Session
ECOSOC Chamber
9.30am - 7.30pm


Round Table 1
CR2
“Addressing the root causes of large movements of refugees”
10:00am - 1:00pm

Round Table 2
CR3
“Addressing drivers of migration, particularly large movements, and highlighting the positive contributions of migrants”
10:00am - 1:00pm

Round Table 3
CR4
“International action and cooperation on refugees and migrants and issues related to displacement: the way ahead ”
10:00am - 1:00pm

Round Table 4
CR2
“Global compact for responsibility sharing for refugees; respect for international law”
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Round Table 5
CR3
“Global compact for safe, regular and orderly migration: towards realizing the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and achieving full respect for the human rights of migrants”
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Round Table 6
CR4
“Addressing vulnerabilities of refugees and migrants on their journeys from their countries of origin to their countries of arrival”
3:00pm - 6:00pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

Closing
General Assembly Hall