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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 …
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.
H.E. Dherar Belhoul 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 involving them in
decision-making processes and humanitarian initiatives is vital.
Gender equality and youth empowerment play pivotal roles in
fostering sustainable and inclusive humanitarian action.”
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
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