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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 | UAE Ne…
This year, DIHAD 2024 brings together key decision-makers from
leading NGOs, UN Agencies, charity organizations, and
governmental bodies, together with aid, education, and
construction providers from the private sector, to address the
needs of people and countries affected by crises, disasters, and
natural calamities under the theme “Humanitarian Diplomacy
and a Journey to the Future.”.

The activities of DIHAD Glasshouse carried on today its
specialized workshops, serving as a sustainable incubator for
emerging humanitarians. It empowers them to bring their projects
to fruition by fostering partnerships, facilitating meaningful
discussions, sharing expertise, and innovating solutions for the
betterment of humanity.

The focus of the second day’s sessions encompassed a variety of
topics, with attendees engaging in discussions aimed at optimizing
resource allocation to ensure the provision of top-tier healthcare
and education services.

Ms. Laila Baker, Regional Director for Arab States at the
United Nations Fund for Population Activities
(UNFPA), emphasized the pivotal role of humanitarian diplomacy
in addressing gender equality issues, particularly concerning
women and youth.

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, H.E. 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.

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