Forced Displacement and Humanitarian Health Symposium 2018 – Monday 12 November
The Forced Displacement and Humanitarian Health Symposium 2018 will bring together experts from the humanitarian sector in health care delivery, policy and research to explore the implications of forced displacement across the Asia-Pacific and other fragile states around the world.
This symposium provides an open forum for humanitarians, academics, policy makers, researchers and students to explore and discuss the impact of migration on health. We will explore some of the drivers of forced displacement, including conflict, climate change and socio-political issues, and the potential impacts on humanitarian health policy and practice, both now and in the future.
This event is proudly presented by the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, a partnership between Deakin University and Save the Children, Australia.
Event details
Monday 12 November 2018, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm, Deakin Downtown
Migration has become a leading priority on the global health agenda, with humanitarian agencies addressing ways to better meet the healthcare needs of people on the move. The most recent figures on forced migration and displacement describe a sobering picture. In 2017, over 68.5 million people were forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence or persecution. Internally Displaced Persons and refugees reached 42.2 million and 23.2 million people, respectively – the highest ever recorded.
The Forced Displacement and Humanitarian Health Symposium aims to:
- Explore policy options and approaches to improve the health of migrants
- Discuss the lessons learned from the European Migration crisis
- Identify and analyse the major challenges to health associated with migration, particularly across Asia Pacific
- Facilitate and promote the exchange of information through a technical network of humanitarian stakeholders in order to enhance migration health policy, practice and advocacy
- Promote the exchange of information on migrant health by leveraging modern information technology.
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Speakers
Keynote
Dr Faizal Perdaus, Director Mercy Malaysia
Dr Faizal Perdaus will discuss the current situation on forced migration globally with key insights into the Asia-Pacific region. He will explain the global issues and health implications of forced migration and explore future implications for the Asia Pacific.
Guest speakers
- Aurelie Ponthieu, Humanitarian Specialist in Forced Migration, Médecins Sans Frontières
- Patricia Schwerdtle, Board of Directors, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia
- Unni Krishnan, Director, Emergency Health Unit, Save the Children Australia
- Majella Hurney, Head of policy and Advocacy, Save the Children Australia
- Vicki Mau, National Manager of Migration Support Programs, Australian Red Cross