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High Level Conference PRR Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHQ 2025 Programme

High-Level Opening Session

Opening Session: Welcome
10:00 ¨C 10:15
(15 minutes)		Introduction: Mr. Mauro Miedico, Director of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCCT), Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT
? H.E. Mr. Abdul Latif Rashid, President, Republic of Iraq
? Mr. Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, United Nations, on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General
? Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT), United Nations
10:15 ¨C 10:20Government of Iraq: video on Iraq¡¯s repatriation efforts from northeast Syria
10:20 ¨C 12:15
(115 minutes)		Ministerial Session: Leveraging Multilateralism for Repatriation, and
Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Introduction: Mr. Mauro Miedico, Director of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCCT), Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT
Chair: H.E. Mr. Fouad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Republic of Iraq
Speakers:
? H.E. Mr. Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Syrian Arab Republic
Other Ministerial-level Statements from the floor
(see speakers list, available on Friday, 26 September ¨C 3 minutes each)
12:15 ¨C 13:30
(75 minutes)

Session 1: The Situation in Camps and Places of Detention and Global
Repatriation Trends
This session will provide an overview of the ongoing humanitarian, human rights and security crises in the camps and places of detention in northeast Syria, as well as the latest population data, assessing the scale and scope of the protracted crisis in the context of evolving regional dynamics. It will also offer the opportunity to delve into observed trends in repatriation efforts.
Moderation: Mr. Rafi Shah, Chief of the Policy, Knowledge Management and Coordination Branch (PKMCB), Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT
? H.E. Mr. Qasim al-Araji, National Security Advisor, Republic of Iraq
? Admiral Charles ¡°Brad¡± Cooper, Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)
? Mr. Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria a.i./Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHCR Representative to Syria
? Ms. Marianne Gasser, Special Coordinator with a focus on Northeast Syria, International Committee of the Red Cross
? Ms. Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children US

Questions and Observations from the floor

13:30 ¨C 15:00Lunch Break
15:00 ¨C 16:00
(60 minutes)		Session 2: Repatriation Successes and Challenges
This session will focus on national experiences in repatriation, including predeparture arrangements, interagency coordination, legal and policy frameworks, including relevant human rights obligations, as well as logistical and operational obstacles. Participants will present good practices and challenges, including in relation to grounding repatriation efforts on legal and policy frameworks, considering specific needs of women, men, girls and boys, and addressing political and public communication environments.
Moderation: Ms. Tamara Anderson, Chief, Knowledge Management and Strategic Support Section, Policy, Knowledge Management and Coordination Branch, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT
? H.E. Ms. Evan Jabro, Minister of Migration and Displacement, Republic of Iraq
? Mr. Saeed Al-Jayashi, Strategic Affairs Advisor, Office of the National Security Advisor, Republic of Iraq
? Mr. Joel Borkert, Deputy Coordinator, U.S. State Department Bureau of Counterterrorism
? H.E. Mr. Zubaydullo Zubaydov, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Kuwait
Questions and Observations from the floor
16:00 ¨C 17:00
(60 minutes)		Session 3: From Accountability to Reintegration ¨C Promising Practices in PRR
This session will explore national experiences related to the management of repatriated individuals through the development and implementation of prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies. Panelists will be invited to reflect on promising practices and ongoing challenges, from undertaking screening and initial assessments, rehabilitation practices in custodial and noncustodial settings, to ensuring accountability by leveraging different legal frameworks. The discussion will consider how these strategies, policies and practices are adapted to the varied circumstances and needs of individuals, and implemented in accordance with Member States¡¯ obligations under international law, as well as relevant international standards and Security Council resolutions.
Moderation: Mr. Zeeshan Amin, Chief, Strategic Coordination Section, Head of Office, Baghdad, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT
? Judge Raed al-Mosleh, President, Nineveh Court of Appeal, Republic of Iraq
? Ms. Tazhykan Shabdanova, President, Foundation for Tolerance International, Kyrgyz Republic
? Mr. Saken-Tay Mukhamejanov, Director of the AQNIET Foundation, Republic of Kazakhstan
Questions and Observations from the floor
17:00 ¨C 17:45
(45 minutes)		Session 4: International and Regional Cooperation on PRR and the role of the
United Nations
This session will explore how the United Nations and international partners can strengthen their assistance to Member States across the PRR spectrum. It will look at existing coordination mechanisms, regional initiatives, and available capacity-building initiatives.
Moderation: Ms. Larissa Adameck, Head of Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT/Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCCT
? Mr. Ted Chaiban, Assistant Secretary-General, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF
? Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq
Questions and Observations from the floor
17:45 ¨C 18:00
(15 minutes)		Concluding Session: Chair¡¯s Summary and Closing Remarks
Moderation: H.E. Ms. Treefa Aziz, Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq Representative to the United States
? H.E. Mr. Fouad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Republic of Iraq
? Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT), United Nations