International Forum on Human Rights, Capitalism and Sustainable Development: Global Approaches and Perspectives on the 73rd session of the United Nations Committee on Economic and Social Cultural Rights (ESCR) by Global Strategic Institute for Sustainable Development – GSISD (Global non-profit public policy registered think-tank) Scheduled on Sunday 19^th February,2023.

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Theme of the Forum:

In response to the Amnesty International reports on human rights, GSISD, a global public policy think tank is going to organize an international forum (Hybrid Format) on Human Rights, Capitalism and Sustainable Development: Global Approaches and Perspectives on 73rd session of the United Nations Committee on Economic and Social Cultural Rights (ESCR). The purpose of this webinar is to highlight Chinese impressive development and poverty eradication in the region. The current global debates on human rights propagate singe westernized version, however the missing point is explaining alternatives versions on human rights and development. The human development index of China is growing up since recent past. Moreover, the Chinese role in regional and global development is unprecedented. In recent defaming of China by global capitalist driven organizations like Amnesty International, the proposed international forum is an addition to highlight alternative perspectives. The single sided version of defaming propaganda is neglecting realities on the ground. The global renowned speakers will highlight and analyze the Chines contributions in the field of human development and their rights by incorporating global perspectives including 73rd session of the United Nations Committee on Economic and Social Cultural Rights (ESCR) held in United Nations HQ, Geneva, Switzerland this month.

Date and Time: February 19, 2023 at 15:00 HRS, GMT +5 Welcome Remarks:

His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Shakeel Ahmed from United Kingdom

Executive Director – Global Strategic Institute for Sustainable Development, Social Scientist, Ph.D. Electoral History from University of Southampton and Post Doctorate from School of Politics and International Relations from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Moderator:

Her Excellency Ms. Maryam Akhtar from Pakistan

Maryam Akhtar, pursuing degree of Peace and Conflict Studies is an internationally award winning activist and has an extensive advocacy experience promoting the economic and social rights, including access to healthcare and education. Conducted research on government policies and human rights abuses and contributed by raising awareness and coordinating with local community organizations to amplify the message and call for policy change. She holds a passion for promoting economic and social cultural rights.

She works for the advocacy of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Recently, she joined the ChangemakerXchange community in November in Egypt. She's passionate for working for better future equally accessible to all.

Speakers:

1. H.E. Mr. Rosmel Rodriguez from Portugal

(European Union Political Analyst, Ambassador of European Climate Pact and President of the European Committee of Global Peace and Human Rights) Rosmel Rodríguez is a political scientist dedicated to environmental activism in Europe.

He is currently president of the European Committee of Global Peace and Ambassador of the European Climate Pact; he also belongs to the Climate Neutral Now team of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

He is founder and coordinator of ZORA, an NGO focused on the fulfillment of the SDGs in the municipality of Marco de Canaveses,

Portugal, as well as a member of the think tank Génération Maastricht. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, where he focuses his academic research on environmental rationality in the Global South.

His academic career includes a Master in Business Administration from EUDE Business School in Madrid, Spain. A postgraduate course in management for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and another postgraduate course at the London School of Economics in public policy analysis.

His opinion articles are published in different digital magazines in Spain, Portugal and France. He has participated in several international conferences addressing environmental issues.

2. Dr. Claudia Palazzo from Italy

(an Italian Journalist, Political Analyst on Global Affairs)

Claudia Palazzo is an Italian journalist and political analyst focused on the Eurasian area and she has published in several leading international and Italian journals. She is also a part of GSISD. She is an author and academic researcher focused on conflict and strategic studies, with a particular interest in water-related conflicts. Claudia has traveled and lived extensively in her region of interest, and has written from capitals and conflict zones spanning from Central Asia to Ukraine to Nagorno-Karabakh.

She is a director of an NGO active in promoting cultural ties between Italy and Georgia, and has collaborated with charities and NGOs for more than 10 years.

3. H.E. Ms. Maiya Suyunchaliyeva from Kazakhstan

(Human Rights Expert- Social Entrepreneur, IVLP USA winner and Phd Scholar)

Maiya Suyunchaliyeva is a Human Rights Activist- Social Entrepreneur, IVLP USA winner and Phd Scholar (Kazakhstan). She is also a researcher and the member (marketing specialist) of a project at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. She leads various social projects and also a leading expert in the field of education.

She is also the ambassador of the One Young World, United Kingdom, London and an active citizen of the British Council in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Maiya was trained by Tom Barktoske, the well- known American coach and director of the Toasmasters in Los Angeles network, the United States of America.

 She is the winner of the first presidential prestigious award program – Nazarbayev, Young researchers’ alliance member and the 2021 winner of the global prestigious programme which is international visitor leadership programme - IVLP by the state department of the United States of America.

She is a key member of the United States Alumni Network and actively participates in its activities across the globe. She is also a member of the international organization – Global Impact Network.

4. H.E. Mr. Yunus Ibrahim Hussain from Africa

(Elected Academic Fellow World Academy of Arts and Science, California, The United States of America) Yunus Ibrahim is passionate about innovative volunteerism, economic development and social inclusion, Yunus Ibrahim Hussain is a Nigerian born development advocate and consultant with over five years of experience in the non-profit management industry.

An elected junior academic fellow of the prestigious world Academy of art and science in Napa, California and a research associate with the world university consortium.

He is a state program coordinator at the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, an alliance of youth led/focus civil society organisations working together to ensure Nigeria keeps her promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both at home and abroad.

Through active volunteering, Yunus has succeeded using his voice to speak up against discrimination, inequalities and marginalization of the grass root communities.

The positive impact of his advocacy work and activism is greatly felt by the underserved communities, especially rural women, young boys and girls and people with disabilities.

With the help of the network, he has succeeded in leading developmental projects and campaigns, and has had the privilege of addressing G20 leaders at high level meetings and forums in places like Baku, Istanbul, Katowise amongst other places.

Supported by:

1. “THE” Society International (Together for Health and Education)

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 2. “COVID-19” Youth Task Force

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3. Speakingup International

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