Conference speakers

Junjun Abella MAC RGC ICRC ICAPIII has 50 years in the Field of Substance Use Disorder, broken down into 22 years of research and experiment in the world of active addiction, but by the Grace of God achieved 28 years of personal recovery to date.

In the latter part of his drug career, he strives to provide hope and greater access to recovery  to the still suffering addicts - carrying the message of recovery means commitment and action thru training, learning the jargon of professionals and earning the necessary credentials.

Dr Aala El-Khani develops and researches innovative ways to reach families that have experienced conflict with family skills support and training. She has conducted field research with families in refugee contexts and conflict zones, exploring their parenting challenges and the positive impact parenting support can provide to improve and child and caregiver wellbeing.

Her work has significantly contributed to an agenda of producing materials, which together form psychological first aid for families affected by conflict and displacement.

Daniel Ikenna Molobe is a social development consultant with functional expertise that spanned over a decade in programs and research. He has spent a major part of his career in social interventions and public health activities having worked with both local and international organizations.

He holds M.Sc in Public Health from University of Lagos; B.Sc in Applied Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; and a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology from Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu.

In Uruguay’s 2021-2025 National Drug Strategy, the issue of drugs is deemed as a complex and dynamic phenomenon that involves various areas and parameters regarding the nature, causes, development and approach associated with it. It requires the design of customized answers to sufficiently cover the needs of society as a whole. 

"A lawyer from the Catholic University, he is a specialist in Public Law from the Autonomous University, has a Master's degree in Law from the Sergio Arboleda University and is a doctoral candidate from the University of Salamanca (Spain).

Much of his professional career has been developed in State entities, highlighting his work in the Administrative Department of Security (DAS), the disciplinary chamber of the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca (CAR).