requirements or lack of educational opportunities or resources in regions where minority groups are concentrated, and explore policies and practices that result in or exacerbate minority exclusion or place them at a disadvantage. 1. Mr. Farkhat Ibragimov – OHCHR Minority Fellowship Alumnus, Member of the Public Uyghur Association ITTIPAK of the Kyrgyz Republic 2. Mr. Mehmet Polatel - Coordinator, Minority Rights Academia, Hrant Dink Foundation 3. Ms. Laxme Das - Advocacy Officer, International Dalit Solidarity Network 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (local time in Geneva) Interactive dialogue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (local time in Geneva) Lunch break and side-events 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (local time in Geneva) Item 2: Socio-economic Empowerment Under this item, the Forum will look at ways to amplify the economic participation of persons belonging to minority groups and emphasize equal opportunities in society, employment and entrepreneurship, with special attention given to the economic support of migrants and refugees belonging to minority groups. It will also aim to identify strategies to engage and empower minority young people by tapping into educational and employment prospects. In addition, participants will be encouraged to share examples of inclusive policies, including in the use of minority languages, in terms of promoting access to services and increased employment opportunities. 1. Ms Claire Thomas - Co-Executive Director, Minority Rights Group 2. Dr. Melakou Tegegn – Director, Fanos Ethiopia 3. Ms. Jennifer Jackson-Preece - Associate Professor, London School of Economics