IT'S (NOT) ALL ABOUT VACCINES

Actions Panel

IT'S (NOT) ALL ABOUT VACCINES

Co-hosted by: the Red Cross Red Crescent Global Migration Lab, ICRC, IFRC, Mixed Migration Centre and United Nations Network on Migration

By Red Cross Red Crescent Global Migration Lab

Date and time

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 · 5 - 6:30am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Join us as we consider the real-time challenges for migrants in accessing COVID-19 vaccines and other basic services such as healthcare, food, water and sanitation, shelter, psychological support, emergency support and protection services; discuss emerging trends and policy dynamics; and think through possible ways forward at a local, regional and global scale.

Interpretation available in: English, Spanish, French and Arabic

SPEAKERS

  • Nicole Hoagland, Lead (Acting), RCRC Global Migration Lab: Findings from the Locked down and Left out? report and NEW research on access to COVID-19 vaccines
  • Thomars Shamuyarira, Director, The Fruit Basket: Migrant-led action ensuring access to basic services during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Jane Linekar, Global 4Mi Coordinator, Mixed Migration Centre: 4Mi Project: Life on the Move during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Dr Angela Cotroneo, Global Advisor on Migration Issues, International Committee of the Red Cross: As if the war was not enough - Compounding vulnerabilities and risks for migrants during the pandemic
  • Kanokporn (Jum) Kaojaroen, Lead, Working Group on vaccine and public measures and Co-lead, Working Group on access to services, UN Network on Migration: Role of the Global Compact for Migration in ensuring access to services for migrants during COVID-19 and beyond
  • Moderator: Ezekiel (Zeke) Simperingham, Global Migration and Displacement Lead, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

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