Health and Well-being Week
Panel Discussion on Equine-Assisted Activities for Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN and Japan
ASEAN Secretariat
The “Panel Discussion on Equine-Assisted Activities for Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN and Japan” will be organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in partnership with the Hosei University Institute on Human-Horse Well-Being of Japan, with support from the Thoroughbred Aftercare and Welfare (TAW) of Japan. From a health and well-being perspective, equine-assisted activities can be highly beneficial in promoting the health and well-being of persons with disabilities in ASEAN and Japan.
Discussion
- Well-being
- Healthy life expectancy
- PHR
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.06.27[Fri]
10:00 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
The purpose of this Panel Discussion is to enhance understanding of the current status of equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities in ASEAN and Japan, and to strengthen the partnership between ASEAN and Japan by establishing a foundation for exchange and dialogue among representatives from selected ASEAN Member States and Japan.
This event aims to provide an opportunity to discuss future directions for these activities based on the ASEAN-Japan partnership and to identify further collaborative steps towards promoting the health and well-being of persons with disabilities in ASEAN and Japan.
Topics for Discussion
-To share information and experience of practices on equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities in some ASEAN Member States and Japan
-To identify lessons learned and future direction regarding equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities
-To create synergy for international cooperation on equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities in ASEAN and Japan
-To facilitate exchange and discussion on equine-assisted activities for persons with disabilities further at all levels
Program Outline
- Opening Remarks
- Presentations on Equine-Assisted Activities by Representatives from ASEAN/Japan
- Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session
- Closing Remarks and Summary of Discussion
Cast
Speakers
Michiyo Takagi
Former Member, House of Representatives of Japan
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Munehisa Hatta
Secretary General, Thoroughbred Aftercare and Welfare
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Candy Hernandez
Assistant Director, Community Affairs Directorate & Head, Community Relations Division, ASEAN Secretariat
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Ryuhei Sano
Professor, Institute of Human-Horse Well-being, Hosei University
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Pham Thi Kim Tam
Chairperson, Vietnam Autism Network
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Muthusamy Kandasamy
Chief Instructor/National Chief Coordinator, Riding for the Disabled Association Malaysia
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Co-organiser
Hosei University Institute on Human-Horse Well-being of Japan
Thoroughbred Aftercare and Welfare of Japan
Health and Well-being Week
Panel Discussion on Equine-Assisted Activities for Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN and Japan
The “Panel Discussion on Equine-Assisted Activities for Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN and Japan” will be organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in partnership with the Hosei University Institute on Human-Horse Well-Being of Japan, with support from the Thoroughbred Aftercare and Welfare (TAW) of Japan. From a health and well-being perspective, equine-assisted activities can be highly beneficial in promoting the health and well-being of persons with disabilities in ASEAN and Japan.
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2025.06.27[Fri]
10:00～12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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