October 17, 2024

Addressing Global Crises: The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy in a Fragmented Era

October 17, 2024

Addressing Global Crises: The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy in a Fragmented Era

Yesterday morning, I was pleased to attend a high-level breakfast event hosted by Baroness Shaista Gohir OBE on behalf of the World Humanitarian Forum in the Terrace Pavilion of the UK House of Commons, under the theme of ‘Addressing Global Crises: The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy in a Fragmented Era’.

As a World Health Forum Global Advisory Board Member, I was delighted to formally observe the ceremonial signing between the Doha Forum and World Health Forum in furtherance of humanitarian diplomacy, dialogue and diversity, while reconnecting in-person with Feraye Ozfescioglu, CEO of the World Humanitarian Forum, and my dear sister H.E. First Lady Fatima Bio of Sierra Leone. Together, we listened and learned intently from H.E. Lolwah R M Al-Khater, Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Qatar, and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon KCMG, who discussed the current global landscape marked by political divisions, economic inequalities, and environmental challenges, in a world which is more interconnected yet more fragmented than ever before.

With a focus on humanitarian diplomacy, rooted in the golden thread of shared humanity, the takeaway of focusing on empathy, peace, and collaboration to bridge divides and bring diverse actors together to address global crises will ensure that compassion and cooperation for the health and safety of all prevail over conflict and division.

 

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