On the occasion of the 37^th Observance of World Food Day (WFD) commemorated under the theme “Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development,” the Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations, with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Food Programme (WFP), organize a panel to discuss the various aspects of the theme of this year’s World Food Day.

The event will be held on the 16^thOctober from 15:00 pm to 17:00 pm, in Room XI of the Palais des Nations and will be followed by a reception at the Hall des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations, from 17.00 to 18.00 which will be held under the patronage of UNOG Director-General, Mr. Michael Moller.

PROGRAMME

15:00-15:10: Opening Remarks                                                

Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Director

FAO Liaison Office in Geneva

15:10-15:30: Keynote Address  

H.E Ambassador Laura Thompson, Deputy Director-General

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

15:30-15:40: Remarks

H.E Ambassador Jorge Lomónaco, Permanent Representative

Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations Office at Geneva

15:40-15:50: Remarks

Ms. Gordana Jerger, Director

World Food Programme Office in Geneva

15:50-16:05: Case Presentation

Mr. Rodrigue Vinet, Senior Adviser, Humanitarian Affairs

FAO Liaison Office in Geneva

16:05-16:50 - Questions & Conclusion  

17:00-18:00 - Cocktail Reception,

Assembly Hall Lounge, 3^rd floor, of the Palais des Nations