participants is intended to create an environment which enables exchange and discussion among participants. Each session will begin with a few brief presentations addressing specific issues and will be followed by discussions in plenary among all participants, allowing them to share good practices as well as challenges. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French and Spanish. Part 1 (6 September and morning of 7 September) MONITORING PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONS Outcomes and outputs • Participants will have a clear understanding of risk situations faced by persons held in psychiatric institutions. • NPMs will have identified strategies to address these issues in carrying out their preventive mandate. • Contacts between participants will help build future collaboration. • Working methods of NPMs will be adapted to address key issues in psychiatric institutions. The first day and a half will gather all participants with multidisciplinary expertise and • The 3rd NPM Symposium diverse backgrounds: NPM outcome report will be representatives, experts from made public. regional and international monitoring bodies as well as NGOs specialised on disability rights. This first part will aim at exploring the main risk factors found in psychiatric institutions in different contexts and highlight ways of addressing them in order to identify strategies for NPMs and other monitoring bodies to effectively address these issues in their daily work. Finally, the meeting will be an opportunity for NPMs and other stakeholders to develop or strengthen existing cooperation. Part 2 (afternoon of 7 September) The last afternoon of the Symposium will gather NPM representatives and the SPT member in a smaller setting to facilitate increased cooperation among NPMs and between NPMs and the SPT. The working meeting will focus on an exchange among peers on the issues identified during Part I. It will also allow participants to share working methods and further develop their skills and strategies with regard to NPMs’ role in monitoring psychiatric institutions. 55