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4/25/24, 1:27 PM DIHAD 2024: Spotlight on gender equality, youth empowerment, and global health advocacy by humanitarian leaders

As part of the UAE's vision to empower its youth and raise awareness about humanitarian

action, DIHAD 2024 organized "Children of DIHAD." The session, entitled "The Diplomacy
in Giving World," provided a platform for children to discuss their contributions to

humanitarian diplomacy and teamwork to ensure charity reaches those in need. This
initiative aims to involve children in societal development and community inclusion.

Furthermore, during a session titled "Humanitarian Diplomacy: Leadership and New

Actors," distinguished experts in the humanitarian sector gathered to delve into the crucial
topic of navigating leadership dynamics amidst the evolving landscape of global crisis

response.

The session aimed to shed light on the difficult relationship between traditional
humanitarian actors and emerging stakeholders in addressing complex humanitarian

challenges. From his end, Mr. Panos Moumtzis, Executive Director of the Global

Executive Leadership Initiative (GELI), shared his experiences in navigating supply chain

challenges and fostering collaboration among diverse humanitarian actors. These
discussions aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities

inherent in contemporary humanitarian leadership.

In the session titled "Humanitarian Diplomacy and Global Health Challenges," esteemed
individuals deeply engaged in the intersection of humanitarian affairs and public health

shared different perspectives. Dr. Mukesh Kapila, Professor Emeritus of Global Health
and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester and former Under Secretary-

General of the IFRC, provided insights into the complexities of addressing health crises in
humanitarian settings.

Additionally, H.E. Paul Bekkers, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the

Netherlands to the UN and WTO in Geneva and former Special Envoy for Mental Health,
offered valuable perspectives on the diplomatic dimensions of tackling mental health

challenges within humanitarian contexts.

Dr. Nehal Hefny, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at IFRC,
contributed insights into the unique health challenges faced by communities in the region,

highlighting the importance of tailored humanitarian responses.

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