Day 2

PhC 2025 - Day 2

Understanding Migrant Vulnerabilities

 

08:00 – 08:45   Opening Session of Day 2 and Recap of Day 1
Plenary 2:

08:45 – 09:00 am Prevalence and Determinants of Common Mental Disorders Among Adult Migrants – Dr. Aishath Shanoora, MNU
09:00 – 09:15 am Addressing vulnerabilities among migrant women and children – Dr Patrick Almeida, IOM

Panel Discussion:

09:15 – 09:45 am Barriers to Healthcare Access – Legal, Social, Economic (30 minutes)

Panelists:

Moderator: Fathimath Zimna, MNU

  • Uza. Mariyam Shunana, PILC
  • Uza. Thasleema Usman, MOH
  • Ms. Mariyam Yaasa Shareef, MRC
  • Dr. Zeyba Ahmed, IGMH

 

Breakout Sessions:

10:00 – 12:00 pm  Breakout Workshop 1: Access Barriers & Legal Protections

Moderators: Uz Aminath Nasfa / Uz Abdulla Nahid, PILC

MNU: Uza. Shara Mohamed Saeed, MNU
WHO : Dr Faiha Ibrahim, WHO
HPA: Mr. Ryan Rasheed, HPA / Mr. Mohamed Hamzath, HPA

10:00 – 12:00 pm  Breakout Workshop 2: Occupational Health & Living Conditions

Moderator: Mr. Aiman Rasheed

MNU: Ms. Fathimath Zimna(MNU) Ms. Fathimath Shirani (MNU)
WHO : Ms. Fathimath Hudha, WHO
HPA: Ms. Aminath Shaufa (HPA), Mr. Hassan Mohamed, HPA / Ms. Fathimath Shaba, HPA

10:00 – 12:00 pm  Breakout Workshop 3: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Moderator: Aishath Shooza / NMHD

MNU:

  • Ms. Mariyam Neerish,
  • Ms. Zeenath Shakir ,
  • Ms. Mariyam Ifshan Ahmed,
  • Ms. Unaisa Saud,
  • Ms. Fathimath Maeesha,
  • Ms. Fathimath Nahula,
  • Ms. Aminath Samha

HPA facilitator: Mr. Abdul Hameed, HPA /Ms. Mariyam Sheeban, HPA/ Mr. Ibrahim Nishan Ahmed, HPA

Conference Consolidation Sessions:

01:00 – 02:00 pm  Presentation of key recommendations from breakout groups. Drafting a Conference Statement/Roadmap.

Conference Closing Session:

02:15 – 03:00 pm  Conference findings validation, Stakeholder commitments

Break Out Groups

Access Barriers & Legal Protections

Safe access to healthcare, anti-discrimination measures, migrant rights awareness, documentation issues, and advocacy for inclusive policies.

Occupational Health & Living Conditions

Workplace safety standards, health monitoring, safe and hygienic housing, sanitation, nutrition, and sector-specific risks (construction, tourism, domestic work).

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Stress management, social integration, counseling services, peer support networks, and addressing abuse or social isolation.

PhC 2025 Day 2