Side Event “Civil Society & COVID-19 – responses during the pandemic”

The event will give an overview of responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by civil society organisations across the globe and showcase practical examples of NGOs upholding health and other important services during a time of crisis. It will be held on Zoom with interpretation in French, Russian and Spanish.

Welcoming Remarks

• Jean Luc Lemahieu, Director, Division of

Speakers

• Dr. Katherine Pettus, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (Global)
• Omar El Ghiati, Moroccan Green Crescent
• Rita Musa, Autamaimasa Health Foundation (Nigeria)
• Alberto Hart, Centro de Información y Educación para la Prevención del Abuso de Drogas (Peru)
• Mutaawe Rogers, Uganda Youth Development Link

Moderator

• Jamie Bridge, Vienna NGO Commitee on Drugs