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10
Annual
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2016
ODVV
- “Conflicts in the Middle East: Psychological Repercussions” Sidelines Panel
This sidelines panel was held for the purpose of drawing attention towards urgent issues in the
Middle East conflicts and presentation of useful guidelines for decision makers, particularly NGOs,
the United Nations and countries. The target group of this panel were the vulnerable groups in armed
conflicts that include, victims of violence, women, children, the elderly, families and refugees. This
panel was moderated by Dr. Hassan Fartowsi, PhD in international law from Geneva University,
Dr. Aung Chui on the subject of the “urgency to deal with mental health issues of societies in
war conditions”, Professor Betty Radcliffe on the subject of “the necessity for attention towards
cultural and religious backgrounds of societies in mental disorders”, and Mostafa Mohammadi on
the subject of “effects and consequences of mental disorders as a result of conflicts”.
- “Children’s Conditions in Armed Conflicts” Joint Sidelines Panel
Another of significant ODVV activities was holding a joint sidelines panel on the 31st Session with
the Child Foundation, entitled “Children’s Conditions in Armed Conflicts.”
- “Introduction to UN and HRC Human Rights Mechanisms” Education Workshop
This education workshop was held by the ODVV with the aim of capacity building and introduction
of Iranian NGOs who had participated in the Human Rights Council Sessions for the first time.