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February 25 – 26, 2010   High Level Conference on Water and Health
To be held at the United Nations in New York

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The World Water Organization
Presents
THE HIGH-LEVEL SYMPOSIUM ON WATER AND GLOBAL HEALTH AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Addressing Access to Safe Water as the Key to Global Health

Today, lack of safe water, sanitation and hygiene remain one of the world's most urgent health challenges. This symposium highlights the fundamental role of water for global health and shows how the burden of disease can be alleviated through increased access to safe water and better sanitation. The objective is to convene the Millennium Development Goals, the symposium also seeks to provide the basis for preventive action by leaders of governments, international organizations and the private sector, managing critical water resources and services for public health.

United Nations Headquarters, New York City
Organized by:
The World Water Organization
Sponsored by:
The Permanent Mission of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations
In Partnership with Agencies and UN Member States
International NGOs, the Private Sector and the Medical Community
REGISTRATION OPENS
Thursday, February 25, 2010
9:30
Symposium Opening
10:30
Music
World Water Organization Welcome
United Nations Welcome
Ambassadorial Address
Keynote Address
10:30
Break
10:45-12:15
Session 1: Water and Human Well-Being
Themes: Water as Basic Human Right, Water and Global Health Issues, Water and Poverty Reduction

Opening Address
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer Session
12:30
Delegates Luncheon    United Nations Delegates Dining Room
2:30-4:15
Session 2: Global Trends Affecting Water and Health
Themes: Population, Poverty, Climate Change, National and International Policies

Opening Address
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer Session
4:15-4:30
Break
4:30-6:15
Session 3: Capacity Building
Themes: Community, Technology, Institutional Capacity, and Financing

Opening Address
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer Session
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The World Water Organization
THE HIGH-LEVEL SYMPOSIUM ON WATER AND GLOBAL HEALTH
AT THE UNITED NATIONS
RECEPTION
6:30-9:00 PM
United Nations Delegates Dining Room
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
WORLD WATER AWARDS
Humanitarian Award
Technology Innovation Award
Best Practice Award
Music by Art Strings Ensemble
Black Tie Optional
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Friday, February 26, 2010
9:30
Opening Session
10:00
Special Address
10:00-12:15
Session 4: The Integrated Approaches to Water and Health
Themes: Integrative Disciplines, Policy Development, Monitoring and Data Collection

Opening Address
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer Session
12:45
Special Ambassadors Luncheon
United Nations Delegates Dining Room (Invitation Only)
2:30
Session 5: Emerging Issues and Opportunities
Themes: Research, Alternative Governance Models, Policy Linkages

Opening Address
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer Session
4:30-4:45
Break
4:45-5:30
Symposium Closing
Closing Address
Proclamation
Music