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

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