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th Asian Women Parliamentarians’
5
and Ministers’ Conference November 27-28, 2007 ❊ Beijing, China
th
5
Asian Women Parliamentarians’ and Ministers’ Conference Educational Empowerment for Women and Girls: Critical to Social and Economic Development 27-28 November 2007 ❊ Beijing, China Organized by: Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development In cooperation with: Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the National People’s Congress of China All-China Women’s Federation Government of Japan United Nations Population Fund
INTRODUCTION The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) is pleased to announce that the 5th Asian Women Parliamentarians’ and Ministers’ Conference will be held on 27-28 November, 2007 at the Conference Center of the National Peoples’ Congress in Beijing, China. Over 80 women parliamentarians and ministers from Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, Europe and Africa are expected to attend the conference, which will be hosted by the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the National People’s Congress of China and the All-China Women’s Federation; and supported by UNFPA and the Government of Japan. The last conference, held in Wellington, New Zealand in 2006, discussed issues related to gender-responsive governance and women’s participation in decision making processes. The theme for the Beijing Conference is “Educational Empowerment for Women and Girls: Critical to Social and Economic Development”. The event will provide a new focus on education of girls and women. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. It can also be a means to improve the status of women; eliminate stereotypes; and deconstruct negative, high-risk and sometimes harmful attitudes. The conference will provide an opportunity to explore the links between women’s education and outcomes in the areas of poverty reduction and income growth, women’s political participation, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, and violence against women. The event will bring together key experts in the field to lead these important discussions. Since 2001, AFPPD has been bringing women parliamentarians and ministers together in an effort to educate, motivate and empower them through various information on women and related issues.
AGENDA MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 09.00-19.00
Registration of Participants at the Conference Center’s Lobby
TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 07.30-08.30
Breakfast
08.30-09.00
Registration of Participants at the Conference Center’s Lobby
09.00-10.00
OPENING CEREMONY (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Chair: Dr. Sang Guowei Vice-Chairman of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China, and Vice-Chairman of AFPPD Welcome Remarks w Message of Congratulations from H.E. Wu Bangguo Chairman of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China w Dr. Gill Greer Director-General, IPPF w Ms. Wakako Hironaka MP (Japan) w Mr. Bernard Coquelin Representative, UNFPA-China Greetings from European Parliamentary Forum w Ms. Birute Vesaite MP (Lithuania)
Opening Remarks w H.E. Gu Xiulian Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China 10.00-10.30
Tea Break
10.30-11.30
SESSION I: (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Empowerment of Women and Girls, and the MDGs Chair: To be identified Speaker w Dr. Arletty Pinel Team Leader, Deliver Now for Women and Children, UNFPA (Followed by Discussion)
11.30-12.30
SESSION II: Education, The Cornerstone to Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health Chair: Ms. Riffat Javaid Kahlon MP (Pakistan) Speakers w Dr. Raj Karim Regional Director, IPPF w Dr. Ahn Myung Ock MP (South Korea) (Followed by Discussion)
12.30-13.30
Lunch
13.30-15.00
SESSION III: Exploring the Links Between the Type and Level of Education Women Receive, and Income and Economic Growth Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Mr. David Dollar Director, World Bank-China w Ms. Jill Pettis MP (New Zealand) (Followed by Discussion)
15.00-15.30
Tea Break
15.30-16.30
SESSION IV: Culture, Tradition and Engaging Men: Education that Changes Attitudes and Behaviors Chair: Ms. Khuon Sudar MP (Cambodia) Panel Discussion w Ms. Chew Mei Fun MP (Malaysia) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development w Ms. Zhao Di Member of the Internal and Judicial Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China w Parliamentarian from India (tbc) (Followed by Discussion)
16.30-17.30
SESSION V: Confronting HIV/AIDS Through Education Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Dr. Gopakumar Nair Global HIV Policy Advisor and Manager, Save the Children-UK w Ms. Francesca Riannah Semoso MP (Papua New Guinea) w Ms. Fang Xin Member of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China (Followed by Discussion)
18.00
Participants Assemble at the Conference Center’s Lobby and Proceed to the Great Hall of People
18.30-20.00
Welcome Reception Hosted by H.E. Gu Xiulian, Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China
20.30
Arrival at the Conference Center (from the Great Hall of People)
20.30-21.30
AFPPD’s Executive Committee Meeting
WEDNESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 07.30-08.30
Breakfast
09.00-10.00
SESSION VI: (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Violence Against Women, and Trafficking of Girls and Women in the Region: How Education can Make a Difference
Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Ms. Ryratana Rangsitpol National Programme Officer, UNIFEM w Dr. Girja Vyas Chair, National Commission for Women, India w Ms. Darlene Custodio MP (Philippines) (Followed by Discussion) 10.00-10.30
Tea Break
10.30-11.30
SESSION VII: Using Education as a Tool to Enhance Women’s Political Participation Chair: Parliamentarian from Timor-Leste (tbc) Speaker w Hon. Phoebe Asiyo Board Member of CEPDA (Followed by Discussion)
11.30-12.30
SESSION VIII: Parliamentarians Input to the Major Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Women and Girls’ Education in the Region Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Ms. Annisa Mahfudz MP (Indonesia)
w Ms. Pang Lijuan Member of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China w Ms. Baimagambetova Bagila Deputy of International Affairs and Security, Kazakhstan w Parliamentarian from Iran (tbc) (Followed by Discussion) 12.30-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
SESSION IX: The Way Forward: Donor Commitment to the Education of Women and Girls, and Gender Sensitive Budgeting Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Mr. John West Director, OECD Forum w Hon. Claire Moore Senator of Australia (Followed by Discussion)
15.00-15.30
SESSION X: Adoption of the Joint Statement Chair: To be identified
15.30-16.00
CLOSING CEREMONY Closing Statement w Ms. Zhu Lilan Chairperson of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, National People’s Congress of China
16.30
Participants Assemble at the Conference Center’s Lobby and Proceed to the Great Hall of People
17.00
Courtesy Call by Heads of Delegations on H.E. Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China
17.30
Group Photo of all Participants
17.45
Arrival at the Conference Center (from the Great Hall of People)
18.30-20.00
Dinner Reception Hosted by Mme. Zhu Lilan, Chairperson of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, National People’s Congress of China
THURSDAY, 29 NOVEMBER Departure of Participants
INFORMATION G
VENUE The Conference Hall (2nd Floor) Conference Center of the National People’s Congress ₼⦌▦℻導⩝◉導䤖⩝㫈▦嫦⚆ 2 Xihuangchenggenbei St., Xicheng District Beijing 100034, China Tel : +861063091999 Fax: +861063091909
DATES Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November, 2007 (Please arrive in Beijing on Monday 26 November and leave on Thursday 29 November)
G
ACCOMMODATION All participants will have a room booked for them in the Conference Center of the National People’s Congress (NPC). The conference center offers room accommodation for participants.
$
ROOM CHARGES For participants who have been offered full financial support, the single room charge will be borne by the organizers, excluding incidental expenses charged to the room such as telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, laundry, charges for additional person(s) etc. Kindly ascertain the charge of a service before using the facility. Please settle your incidental expenses before departure. We understand that person(s) accompanying the participants and observers will take care of their own expenses. If participants wish to make international calls in their room, a credit card or a deposit payment should be given to the front desk in advance. DSA Participants who have been offered full financial support will be provided with a
$
Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) to cover expenses for meals not provided for during meeting days, airport taxes, and other incidental expenses. Any participant who is unable to stay for the duration of the meeting is requested to inform the Secretariat as soon as possible after arrival, so that the subsistence allowance can be adjusted accordingly.
ä
MEALS Breakfast will start at 7.30-8.30 a.m. in Haoyuan Hall (1st Floor). Breakfast is included in the hotel room charge. Lunch will also be provided at the same hall. Reception dinners will be held in the Great Hall of People on Tuesday 27 November, and in Haoyuan Hall on Wednesday 28 November, at 6.30-8.00 p.m.
Q
VISA Participants should obtain their visas before coming to China. They should bring the letter of invitation to the Chinese Embassy as reference to their request for visa. As for participants from countries that do not have a Chinese Embassy, contact AFPPD or Mr. Mao Junfeng of NPC-China directly.
Q
AIRPORT TRANSPORT Airport Transfer (in & out) is arranged for the participants, provided their arrival and departure flight details were informed not later than Wednesday 21 November. NPC staff will be welcoming all participants at the airport’s arrival area. In case participants were unable to meet the parliament staff, a taxi can be hired from the arrival hall. Taxi should take around 1 ½ hours from the airport to the conference center and costs around 100-200 RMB. The taxi fare is already covered in DSA. Upon their departure, participants are kindly requested to meet the NPC staff at the time agreed in the lobby. (Please inform AFPPD/NPC Secretariat in advance if they have changed their return flight)
Q
AIR TICKET REIMBURSEMENT For those whose tickets are to be reimbursed, please bring the original invoice together with a photocopy of their air tickets at the time of registration.
INSURANCE Participants are requested to obtain their health insurance before travelling as medical treatment in China is costly. AFPPD is not responsible for health and accident insurance. REGISTRATION Participants are kindly requested to register upon arrival to the conference center. Registration will take place in the lobby near the reception desk at 9.00a.m.-7.00 p.m. on Monday 26 November. Participants who arrive late are requested to register at the same place on Tuesday 27 November at 8.30-9.00 a.m., before the meeting commences. At registration, participants will receive their identity badge and information kit. The identity badge gives entry to the conference venue. Participants’ photo will be taken on site and an identity badge with the photo will be issued to them within a few minutes. Their patience in this process is highly appreciated. The conference center also serves as the office building of the National People’s Congress of China. Participants are requested to wear their identity badges at all occasions. For security reasons, admission to the meeting venue and programme activities will only be limited to those wearing the identity badges.
i
LANGUAGES Simultaneous interpretations will be provided in Chinese, English, Japanese and Russian.
ü
WEATHER Winter season in China starts in the end of November. The temperature will range from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius at this time so kindly wear warm clothing.
$
CURRENCY Chinese Yuan (RMB) exchange counters are open at the airport and in the city. A foreign exchange service is also available in the reception area of the conference center. The current rate is USD 1 to approximately 7.5 RMB.
Q
È i
TIME ZONE Beijing is GMT +8 hours. MOBILE PHONE The mobile phone network in China uses GSM standard. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS 24-Hour Helpline (provided by the Chinese Secretariat): 63091654 Conference Center of the National People’s Congress : +861063091999 Beijing Tourist Hotline: 65130828 FOR MORE INFORMATION For additional information, please contact: Mr. Mao Junfeng Education, Science, Culture and Health Committee National People’s Congress of China 23 Xi Jiao Min Xiang, West District Beijing 100805, China Tel: +861063098524 Fax: +861063097914 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
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Ms. Carla Benham Programme Associate Phone: +66817540043 e-mail: [email protected]
Ms. Pariyaporn Sappapan Administrative Associate Phone: +66817540043 E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Philip Nalangan Editorial Associate Phone: +66817540043 e-mail: [email protected]
AFPPD in Bangkok Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C Phyathai Road, Rachathewi Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected] Website : www.afppd.org
At the hotel, please contact the reception desk, AFPPD Secretariat (Room V, 2nd Floor) or NPC Secretariat (Room VI, 2nd Floor)
Location Map of the Conference Center of the National People’s Congress
Conference Center of the National People’s Congress (2nd Floor) ↩帽₼㉒ℛ⻑槱⦍᧤嗘⦍᧥ Meeting Room I ↩
Meeting Room VII ₒ↩
㾦 㓚 梃
Meeting
Meeting Room III ₘ↩
㧉㓎
Room V
℣↩
Cloak Room 嫲ヌ梃
Elevator A Lounge
Lounge
Room
Room
▔梃
▔梃
Conference Hall
㬾 Restroom
Elevator C 㬾
⮶䯋⪑
Escalator
Feng Wei Hall 歝✂☔
Elevator D 㬾
Restroom Elevator B
歝✂☔☷㓎
Kitchen
㬾
Meeting Room II ℛ↩
㾦 㓚 梃
Meeting Room IV ⥪↩
Kindly take note: Meeting Room VI
⏼↩
Meeting Room V (℣↩ is the AFPPD Secretariat while Meeting Room VI (⏼↩ LVWKH13&6HFUHWDULDW$)33'ಬV([HFXWLYH &RPPLWWHH0HHWLQJZLOOEHWDNLQJSODFHLQ Meeting Room IV (⥪↩
NOTES
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected]; Website : www.afppd.org
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected] Website : www.afppd.org
Education, Science, Culture and Health Committee National People’s Congress of China 23 Xi Jiao Min Xiang, West District Beijing 100805, China Tel: +861063098524 Fax: +861063097914
All-China Women’s Federation 15 Jianguomennei Daijie Dongcheng District Beijing 100730, China Tel: +861065103550 Fax: +861085112107 Website : www.women.org.cn
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kasumigaseki 2-2-1, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 1008919, Japan Tel: +81335803311 Website : www.mofa.go.jp
Cover by: Philip Nalangan
United Nations Population Fund 220 East, 42nd Street New York 10007, USA Tel: +12122975114; Fax: +12125576416 Website : www.unfpa.org
5
and Ministers’ Conference November 27-28, 2007 ❊ Beijing, China
th
5
Asian Women Parliamentarians’ and Ministers’ Conference Educational Empowerment for Women and Girls: Critical to Social and Economic Development 27-28 November 2007 ❊ Beijing, China Organized by: Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development In cooperation with: Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the National People’s Congress of China All-China Women’s Federation Government of Japan United Nations Population Fund
INTRODUCTION The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) is pleased to announce that the 5th Asian Women Parliamentarians’ and Ministers’ Conference will be held on 27-28 November, 2007 at the Conference Center of the National Peoples’ Congress in Beijing, China. Over 80 women parliamentarians and ministers from Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, Europe and Africa are expected to attend the conference, which will be hosted by the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the National People’s Congress of China and the All-China Women’s Federation; and supported by UNFPA and the Government of Japan. The last conference, held in Wellington, New Zealand in 2006, discussed issues related to gender-responsive governance and women’s participation in decision making processes. The theme for the Beijing Conference is “Educational Empowerment for Women and Girls: Critical to Social and Economic Development”. The event will provide a new focus on education of girls and women. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. It can also be a means to improve the status of women; eliminate stereotypes; and deconstruct negative, high-risk and sometimes harmful attitudes. The conference will provide an opportunity to explore the links between women’s education and outcomes in the areas of poverty reduction and income growth, women’s political participation, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, and violence against women. The event will bring together key experts in the field to lead these important discussions. Since 2001, AFPPD has been bringing women parliamentarians and ministers together in an effort to educate, motivate and empower them through various information on women and related issues.
AGENDA MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 09.00-19.00
Registration of Participants at the Conference Center’s Lobby
TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 07.30-08.30
Breakfast
08.30-09.00
Registration of Participants at the Conference Center’s Lobby
09.00-10.00
OPENING CEREMONY (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Chair: Dr. Sang Guowei Vice-Chairman of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China, and Vice-Chairman of AFPPD Welcome Remarks w Message of Congratulations from H.E. Wu Bangguo Chairman of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China w Dr. Gill Greer Director-General, IPPF w Ms. Wakako Hironaka MP (Japan) w Mr. Bernard Coquelin Representative, UNFPA-China Greetings from European Parliamentary Forum w Ms. Birute Vesaite MP (Lithuania)
Opening Remarks w H.E. Gu Xiulian Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China 10.00-10.30
Tea Break
10.30-11.30
SESSION I: (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Empowerment of Women and Girls, and the MDGs Chair: To be identified Speaker w Dr. Arletty Pinel Team Leader, Deliver Now for Women and Children, UNFPA (Followed by Discussion)
11.30-12.30
SESSION II: Education, The Cornerstone to Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health Chair: Ms. Riffat Javaid Kahlon MP (Pakistan) Speakers w Dr. Raj Karim Regional Director, IPPF w Dr. Ahn Myung Ock MP (South Korea) (Followed by Discussion)
12.30-13.30
Lunch
13.30-15.00
SESSION III: Exploring the Links Between the Type and Level of Education Women Receive, and Income and Economic Growth Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Mr. David Dollar Director, World Bank-China w Ms. Jill Pettis MP (New Zealand) (Followed by Discussion)
15.00-15.30
Tea Break
15.30-16.30
SESSION IV: Culture, Tradition and Engaging Men: Education that Changes Attitudes and Behaviors Chair: Ms. Khuon Sudar MP (Cambodia) Panel Discussion w Ms. Chew Mei Fun MP (Malaysia) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development w Ms. Zhao Di Member of the Internal and Judicial Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China w Parliamentarian from India (tbc) (Followed by Discussion)
16.30-17.30
SESSION V: Confronting HIV/AIDS Through Education Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Dr. Gopakumar Nair Global HIV Policy Advisor and Manager, Save the Children-UK w Ms. Francesca Riannah Semoso MP (Papua New Guinea) w Ms. Fang Xin Member of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China (Followed by Discussion)
18.00
Participants Assemble at the Conference Center’s Lobby and Proceed to the Great Hall of People
18.30-20.00
Welcome Reception Hosted by H.E. Gu Xiulian, Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China
20.30
Arrival at the Conference Center (from the Great Hall of People)
20.30-21.30
AFPPD’s Executive Committee Meeting
WEDNESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 07.30-08.30
Breakfast
09.00-10.00
SESSION VI: (Conference Hall, 2nd Floor) Violence Against Women, and Trafficking of Girls and Women in the Region: How Education can Make a Difference
Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Ms. Ryratana Rangsitpol National Programme Officer, UNIFEM w Dr. Girja Vyas Chair, National Commission for Women, India w Ms. Darlene Custodio MP (Philippines) (Followed by Discussion) 10.00-10.30
Tea Break
10.30-11.30
SESSION VII: Using Education as a Tool to Enhance Women’s Political Participation Chair: Parliamentarian from Timor-Leste (tbc) Speaker w Hon. Phoebe Asiyo Board Member of CEPDA (Followed by Discussion)
11.30-12.30
SESSION VIII: Parliamentarians Input to the Major Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Women and Girls’ Education in the Region Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Ms. Annisa Mahfudz MP (Indonesia)
w Ms. Pang Lijuan Member of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health of the National People’s Congress of China w Ms. Baimagambetova Bagila Deputy of International Affairs and Security, Kazakhstan w Parliamentarian from Iran (tbc) (Followed by Discussion) 12.30-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
SESSION IX: The Way Forward: Donor Commitment to the Education of Women and Girls, and Gender Sensitive Budgeting Chair: To be identified Panel Discussion w Mr. John West Director, OECD Forum w Hon. Claire Moore Senator of Australia (Followed by Discussion)
15.00-15.30
SESSION X: Adoption of the Joint Statement Chair: To be identified
15.30-16.00
CLOSING CEREMONY Closing Statement w Ms. Zhu Lilan Chairperson of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, National People’s Congress of China
16.30
Participants Assemble at the Conference Center’s Lobby and Proceed to the Great Hall of People
17.00
Courtesy Call by Heads of Delegations on H.E. Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee, National People’s Congress of China
17.30
Group Photo of all Participants
17.45
Arrival at the Conference Center (from the Great Hall of People)
18.30-20.00
Dinner Reception Hosted by Mme. Zhu Lilan, Chairperson of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, National People’s Congress of China
THURSDAY, 29 NOVEMBER Departure of Participants
INFORMATION G
VENUE The Conference Hall (2nd Floor) Conference Center of the National People’s Congress ₼⦌▦℻導⩝◉導䤖⩝㫈▦嫦⚆ 2 Xihuangchenggenbei St., Xicheng District Beijing 100034, China Tel : +861063091999 Fax: +861063091909
DATES Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November, 2007 (Please arrive in Beijing on Monday 26 November and leave on Thursday 29 November)
G
ACCOMMODATION All participants will have a room booked for them in the Conference Center of the National People’s Congress (NPC). The conference center offers room accommodation for participants.
$
ROOM CHARGES For participants who have been offered full financial support, the single room charge will be borne by the organizers, excluding incidental expenses charged to the room such as telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, laundry, charges for additional person(s) etc. Kindly ascertain the charge of a service before using the facility. Please settle your incidental expenses before departure. We understand that person(s) accompanying the participants and observers will take care of their own expenses. If participants wish to make international calls in their room, a credit card or a deposit payment should be given to the front desk in advance. DSA Participants who have been offered full financial support will be provided with a
$
Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) to cover expenses for meals not provided for during meeting days, airport taxes, and other incidental expenses. Any participant who is unable to stay for the duration of the meeting is requested to inform the Secretariat as soon as possible after arrival, so that the subsistence allowance can be adjusted accordingly.
ä
MEALS Breakfast will start at 7.30-8.30 a.m. in Haoyuan Hall (1st Floor). Breakfast is included in the hotel room charge. Lunch will also be provided at the same hall. Reception dinners will be held in the Great Hall of People on Tuesday 27 November, and in Haoyuan Hall on Wednesday 28 November, at 6.30-8.00 p.m.
Q
VISA Participants should obtain their visas before coming to China. They should bring the letter of invitation to the Chinese Embassy as reference to their request for visa. As for participants from countries that do not have a Chinese Embassy, contact AFPPD or Mr. Mao Junfeng of NPC-China directly.
Q
AIRPORT TRANSPORT Airport Transfer (in & out) is arranged for the participants, provided their arrival and departure flight details were informed not later than Wednesday 21 November. NPC staff will be welcoming all participants at the airport’s arrival area. In case participants were unable to meet the parliament staff, a taxi can be hired from the arrival hall. Taxi should take around 1 ½ hours from the airport to the conference center and costs around 100-200 RMB. The taxi fare is already covered in DSA. Upon their departure, participants are kindly requested to meet the NPC staff at the time agreed in the lobby. (Please inform AFPPD/NPC Secretariat in advance if they have changed their return flight)
Q
AIR TICKET REIMBURSEMENT For those whose tickets are to be reimbursed, please bring the original invoice together with a photocopy of their air tickets at the time of registration.
INSURANCE Participants are requested to obtain their health insurance before travelling as medical treatment in China is costly. AFPPD is not responsible for health and accident insurance. REGISTRATION Participants are kindly requested to register upon arrival to the conference center. Registration will take place in the lobby near the reception desk at 9.00a.m.-7.00 p.m. on Monday 26 November. Participants who arrive late are requested to register at the same place on Tuesday 27 November at 8.30-9.00 a.m., before the meeting commences. At registration, participants will receive their identity badge and information kit. The identity badge gives entry to the conference venue. Participants’ photo will be taken on site and an identity badge with the photo will be issued to them within a few minutes. Their patience in this process is highly appreciated. The conference center also serves as the office building of the National People’s Congress of China. Participants are requested to wear their identity badges at all occasions. For security reasons, admission to the meeting venue and programme activities will only be limited to those wearing the identity badges.
i
LANGUAGES Simultaneous interpretations will be provided in Chinese, English, Japanese and Russian.
ü
WEATHER Winter season in China starts in the end of November. The temperature will range from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius at this time so kindly wear warm clothing.
$
CURRENCY Chinese Yuan (RMB) exchange counters are open at the airport and in the city. A foreign exchange service is also available in the reception area of the conference center. The current rate is USD 1 to approximately 7.5 RMB.
Q
È i
TIME ZONE Beijing is GMT +8 hours. MOBILE PHONE The mobile phone network in China uses GSM standard. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS 24-Hour Helpline (provided by the Chinese Secretariat): 63091654 Conference Center of the National People’s Congress : +861063091999 Beijing Tourist Hotline: 65130828 FOR MORE INFORMATION For additional information, please contact: Mr. Mao Junfeng Education, Science, Culture and Health Committee National People’s Congress of China 23 Xi Jiao Min Xiang, West District Beijing 100805, China Tel: +861063098524 Fax: +861063097914 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
i
Ms. Carla Benham Programme Associate Phone: +66817540043 e-mail: [email protected]
Ms. Pariyaporn Sappapan Administrative Associate Phone: +66817540043 E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Philip Nalangan Editorial Associate Phone: +66817540043 e-mail: [email protected]
AFPPD in Bangkok Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C Phyathai Road, Rachathewi Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected] Website : www.afppd.org
At the hotel, please contact the reception desk, AFPPD Secretariat (Room V, 2nd Floor) or NPC Secretariat (Room VI, 2nd Floor)
Location Map of the Conference Center of the National People’s Congress
Conference Center of the National People’s Congress (2nd Floor) ↩帽₼㉒ℛ⻑槱⦍᧤嗘⦍᧥ Meeting Room I ↩
Meeting Room VII ₒ↩
㾦 㓚 梃
Meeting
Meeting Room III ₘ↩
㧉㓎
Room V
℣↩
Cloak Room 嫲ヌ梃
Elevator A Lounge
Lounge
Room
Room
▔梃
▔梃
Conference Hall
㬾 Restroom
Elevator C 㬾
⮶䯋⪑
Escalator
Feng Wei Hall 歝✂☔
Elevator D 㬾
Restroom Elevator B
歝✂☔☷㓎
Kitchen
㬾
Meeting Room II ℛ↩
㾦 㓚 梃
Meeting Room IV ⥪↩
Kindly take note: Meeting Room VI
⏼↩
Meeting Room V (℣↩ is the AFPPD Secretariat while Meeting Room VI (⏼↩ LVWKH13&6HFUHWDULDW$)33'ಬV([HFXWLYH &RPPLWWHH0HHWLQJZLOOEHWDNLQJSODFHLQ Meeting Room IV (⥪↩
NOTES
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected]; Website : www.afppd.org
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Phyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905 Email: [email protected] Website : www.afppd.org
Education, Science, Culture and Health Committee National People’s Congress of China 23 Xi Jiao Min Xiang, West District Beijing 100805, China Tel: +861063098524 Fax: +861063097914
All-China Women’s Federation 15 Jianguomennei Daijie Dongcheng District Beijing 100730, China Tel: +861065103550 Fax: +861085112107 Website : www.women.org.cn
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kasumigaseki 2-2-1, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 1008919, Japan Tel: +81335803311 Website : www.mofa.go.jp
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United Nations Population Fund 220 East, 42nd Street New York 10007, USA Tel: +12122975114; Fax: +12125576416 Website : www.unfpa.org
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