The International Mines Awareness Day

Ministry of International Cooperation

The Executive Secretariat for the Demining

And Development of the North West Coast

Invitation

You are cordially invited to attend the celebration of

 “The International Mines Awareness Day”

Alamein, 15-16 April 2010

Your attendance will be an honor for us.

For Confirmation, please contact Ms. Hagar Mostafa on: 010 663 2323
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      §     Rational:

-  The United Nations' International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4 each year. This day aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication.

-  A group of activities to mark that day are taking place in 29 mine-affected countries around the world.

      §     The Message:

The main message we want to deliver is that the threat of landmines and other remnants of war can be solved in years, not decades, but in order to accomplish that, we need continued financial assistance and support for both mine clearance and mine risk education, and for ensuring that all survivors are taken care of.

Provisional Agenda

      §     Location:             Alamein, Ghazala Charm Hotel

      §     Date:                   Thursday 15 -16, 2010

      §     Invitees:

-          Matrouh Governor

-          Ambassadors of: Germany – Italy – England – Japan – Australia – Newzealand – Slovenia – Croatia

-          Project’s Officers of (UNDP - USAID)

-          The Corps of Engineer – Ministry of Defense Representatives

-          The Pagwash Association Members

-          Local & Foreign Press & Media Representatives

-          NGOs Representatives and Community leaders

      §     Agenda:

-          Move from Cairo                                                                         (8:00am)

-          Arrive to Alamein Desert (Km 26) to visit the                         (11:00am)

   Cleared Areas and attend a meeting with Military

  Personnel to talk about Demining Activities and Future Plan

-          Resume the trip to Alamein                                                      (1:00pm)

-          Arrive at hotel - Lunch & Recess                                               (3:00pm)

-          Beginning of the Conference                                                     (6:00pm)

-          End of Conference                                                                       (9:00pm)

-          Entertainment Time with Matrouh Folk Dance                      (9:30pm)

-          Dinner                                                                                           (10:00pm)

-          Leaving to Cairo on Friday after breakfast

      §     PS.: All expenses will be covered by the Executive Secretariat (Transportation, Meals, Accommodation)

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