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4/25/24, 1:27 PM   DIHAD 2024: Humanitarian leaders spotlight on gender equality, youth empowerment, global health advocacy | Emirates News Ag…
                     In her address, she underscored the complicated


                     challenges faced by women, highlighting the


                     interconnectivity of their experiences amidst complex


                     crises.


                     Central to her message, Ms. Laila Baker underscored the


                     importance of increased inclusion and empowerment of



                     women and youth, acknowledging their capacity to drive


                     transformative change in humanitarian responses.


                     Additionally, she emphasized that fostering gender


                     equality is not only a moral imperative but also essential


                     for building resilient and sustainable communities in the


                     face of adversity.


                     In the same session, from his side, Dherar Belhoul Al


                     Falasi, Executive Director of the Watani Al Emarat


                     Foundation and the PAM Special Representative on


                     Children and Conflict, delivered a compelling speech on



                     the amplified significance of women and youth in


                     humanitarian diplomacy.


                     Al Falasi stated: "Inclusive policies and initiatives are


                     essential in addressing the diverse needs of women and


                     youth, particularly in conflict-affected regions.


                     Empowering them as key agents of change and actively




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