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DIHAD 2024: Humanitarian leaders spotlight on gender

equality, youth empowerment, global health advocacy

Emirates News Age… . 10hr ago
DUBAI, 24th April, 2024 (WAM) - The second day of the 20th edition of the Dubai
International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2024) continued with 24 main sessions and 144
innovative workshops.

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), emphasised 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, Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Watani Al Emarat Foundation and the PAM

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