Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Disability Inclusive DRR Connecting stakeholders and Organization of People with Disabilities
Nepal is one of the members of the Least Developing Countries (LDC) with characteristics of lowest per-capita income, poverty, lowest socioeconomic status, vulnerability to environmental degradation, and more. Climate change brings a new challenge to management in disaster risk reduction. Nepal is at high risk due to fragile topography, climate-sensitive livelihoods, and limited adaptive capacity. The extreme variabilities of climate change can induce more disaster events in the coming days. With this warning of climate induced disaster, vulnerable groups – especially Persons with Disabilities – still do not know the risk. The Government of Nepal (GoN) has recognized ten different types of disabilities according to the nature of disabilities. Including persons with disabilities, stakeholders, and organizations in Disaster Risk Reduction is crucial. The GoN has launched the Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Act 2017, DRRM regulations 2019, National DRRM policy 2017, and Disaster Risk Reduction National Strategic Action Plan (2018-2030). However, persons with disabilities are still left behind in Nepal’s overall disaster risk reduction and management framework.
Generally, persons with disabilities are 2 to 3 times more vulnerable to normal conditions, according to WHO.[1] They have to struggle for information and support during environmental disaster events making them more susceptible. It is essential to formulate robust policies, plans, and programs to include the voice, opinions, and demands of persons with disabilities. Likewise, effective implementation of commitments, maintaining disabilities-friendly infrastructure, engaging Persons with disabilities in awareness and capacity-building programs, changing the perception of people about disabled persons, and inclusion of disabilities in the decision-making process are crucial to making disabilities inclusive disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR).
Therefore, with the support of USAID’s Tayar Nepal and Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Atullya Foundation will convene a two-day conference on “Accelerating Inclusive DRR: Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Disability Inclusive DRR Connecting stakeholders and Organization of People with Disabilities.” This conference aims to build momentum in the DIDRR and climate change adaptation, and revisit the past initiatives on DRRM and focus on accelerating inclusion of disabilities in disaster risk reduction.
The main objective of the event is to identify major learnings, challenges and opportunities on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal and its way forward. The specific objectives of the conference are:
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MoHA to take ownership of DIDRR Handbook.
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To provide a platform for knowledge sharing and learning by bringing together a diverse pool of experts in DIDRR.
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To facilitate dialogue on bottlenecks and way of doing differently
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To share successful practices and stories about disability’s inclusiveness.
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Document learning, challenges, and way forwards in DIDRR.
Event | Remarks |
Opening Ceremony | The opening ceremony will be conducted among various stakeholders and key government personnel. |
Book Launch | Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Handbook will be launched by MoHA |
Key-Note Speakers | MOHA, MOWCSC, NDRRMA, USAID Nepal, TAYAR Nepal, NFDN, DPNET, Atullya Foundation |
Panel Discussions | Stakeholders, governmental representatives, first responders, private organizations, experts, and policymakers will have dialogues and discussion on DIDRR/IDRR. Total of four panel discussions will be conducted. |
Collective Feedback Session from Stakeholders | Feedback sessions with stakeholders will be conducted in order to review whether the conference session addressed the issues related to inclusive disability or not. The group will ensure participation from different types of disability groups including members from sexual and gender minorities. |
Closing Ceremony | A brief closing ceremony will be organized. |
** Details of the events will be made as the program progresses.
Time | Program |
8:00-9:30 | Registration, Breakfast |
9:30-10:30 | Seats Taking National Anthem Lighting Lamp for remembering those who were affected from disaster. Welcome Speech-by Pallav Panta(Chair) Book Lunch by Tek Narayan Pandey, Home Secretary Speech/remarks ● DPNET, ● NFDN, ● USAID ● TAYAR NEPAL ● NDRRMA, ● MOWCSC, ● MOHA, |
10:30-12:00 | Panel Discussion Session 1: Past, Present and Future of DiDRR in Nepal Panelist 1: MoHA Panelist 2: AIN Panelist 3: OPD This session aims to address these major topics:
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12:00-13:00 | Lunch Break |
13:00-15:00 | Panel Discussion Session 2: Accelerating Disability Inclusive and Leave No One Behind Panelist 1: MOWCSC Panelist 2: Ministry of Health Panelist 3: OPD Panelist 4: UN Agency This session aims to address the followings:
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15:00-15:15 | Tea Break |
15:15- 17:00 | Panel Discussion Session 3: Collective effort for Climate change (Inclusive) Panelist 1: DHM Panelist 2: NDRRMA Panelist 3: INGO The session aims to address:
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17:00-17:15 | Tea/Coffee (Closing) |
Time | Program |
8:00-9:30 | Registration and Breakfast |
9:30-11:00 | Panel Discussion Session 4: Sendai Framework for Resilience Society Panelist 1: NDRC Panelist 2: MOFAGA Panelist 3: Red Cross Panelist 4: Private Sector The session aims to address:
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11:00- 11:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
11:30-13:00 | Collective feedback session from stakeholders Review of the conference to see if the issues related to inclusive disability are addressed or not.
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13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break |
14:00-15:00 | Total Review Closing remarks and PowerPoint presentation from Atullya Foundation |
15:00-15:30 | Closing |
Note:
1. Session Moderator and Panelists to be confirmed
2. Sign language interpretation and real time captioning service will be provided throughout the conference so the time may vary.
(Inclusive representation and accessibility will be ensured as much as possible in the event).
Panel Discussion Team 1
Pradip Koirala
Title HereJoint Secretary, MoHAMr. Pradip Kumar Koirala is a joint secretary in the Disaster and Conflict Management Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) of the Nepal government. He has contributed to the implementation of policies and laws regarding the reduction and management of disasters, and early preparedness for first responders. Besides this, he has a significant role in building good coordination for disaster and conflict management at the regional levels.
Dr. Bijaya Bajracharya
Member AIN, Country Director LWFDr. Bijaya Bajracharya is the country director of The Lutheran World Federation(LWF). She is also a member of the steering committee of the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN). She has experience of more than 15 years of in various national and international organizations in research, advocacy, and the humanitarian development field. She has also had the good experience of working closely with the most marginalized and vulnerable population, ex-bonded laborers, socially excluded groups, people with disabilities, GESI, etc.
Dr. Birendra Raj Pokhrel
Country representative, Founder, ADRADDr. Birendra Raj Pokhrel is a Person with a disability (PWD), working as a country representative of Abilis Foundation Nepal and founder of Action for Disability Rights and Development Nepal (ADRAD). He has good knowledge and experience in the inclusion of autism care persons along with improving the living status of women and girls with disabilities by strengthening human rights, inclusive participation, and independent living.
Dr. Raju Thapa (Moderator)
General Secretary, DP-NetDr. Raju Thapa is the General Secretary of the Disaster Preparedness Network (DP-Net) Nepal. He has experience working with various government and non-government organizations and in academia. Dr. Thapa was awarded the Australia Awards Fellowship on inclusive disaster management.
Speakers
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