World Humanitarian Day

   This session builds on previous discussions on Humanitarian Diplomacy series at UNGA 79, and 80, RIHF4 with an emphasis on how states, regional actors and humanitarian organizations can better align diplomatic engagement efforts with humanitarian priorities "on the ground" to secure access, protect civilians , and uphold humanitarian commitments across contexts—particularly in the Middle East and neighboring regions . Related Sites and Documents:  More Information . Watch humanitarian Diplomacy in Practice: Diplomacy as Enablers of Humanitarian Action! 01:26:46 Meetings & Events

The event will contribute to raising awareness and fostering greater understanding among United Nations Member States and the wider international community regarding their role and responsibility in humanitarian diplomacy and the protection of civilians and aid workers in conflict . The high-level event , organized by the European Union and Ireland, and co-sponsored by the African Union, Brazil, Jordan will focus on the following issues:  Challenges around respect for IHL and principled humanitarian access in the current geopolitical context The case for diplomatic and political tools to address the current humanitarian challenges Examples from the ground: humanitarian diplomacy and the safeguarding of IHL ; examples on engaging parties to conflicts, including non-state armed groups, de facto authorities, and regional actors; drawing in particular on the experiences made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Lebanon. Developments within the UN80 process and the Huma...