Agenda

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Co-existence, UAE 

Her Royal Highness/ Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud, Secretary General, Alwaleed Philanthropies 

Her Royal Highness/ Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud, Secretary General, Alwaleed Philanthropies
 
Zondwa Mandela, Chairman, Mandela Legacy Foundation

The International Humanitarian City is the only non-profit, independent, humanitarian free-zone Authority hosting a community of more than 80 members comprised of UN organisations, non-profits and non-governmental organisations, in addition to commercial companies. The International Humanitarian community in Dubai consists of about 500 people representing more than 68 nationalities. IHC is also the largest humanitarian logistics hub hosting members’ prepositioned humanitarian aid stock currently over 140 million USD

Global extreme poverty rose in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years as a result of the Pandemic and the Global change which have negatively affected the most vulnerable groups. The latest research suggests that the effects of the current crisis will certainly be reflected in most countries through 2030. This session will highlight the efforts to contain this cloud on horizon crisis.
 

One on one interview with a leading philanthropist to share their view on the current pandemic and what philanthropists and private organizations need to do for a faster and smoother recovery.
 

Due to discrimination and environmental, physical, economic and social barriers, people with disabilities are more likely to be excluded in emergency responses and humanitarian services This panel will discuss how the ways of delivering assistance and protection to persons with disabilities in humanitarian settings, remain insufficiently adapted.
 

Microorganisms resistant to treatments, Climate change, population growth, and mass migration are hampering Universal Health Coverage. As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, some countries are also concurrently facing other disease outbreaks. This panel highlights the improvement of access to primary health care, the response to disease outbreaks, the challenges of access to vaccination in lower-income countries, and the provision of health care and health support from different perspectives. The panel shall highlight the efforts done by humanitarian organizations to provide health care and to provide support to ill people from different angles

A number of groups within our societies face a higher risk of financial and social exclusion compared to the general population. This session shall tackle the challenges facing women accessing appropriate finance, financial and digital literacy, Capacity building opportunities, Enabling environment, regulatory framework and key stakeholders' involvement.
 

Private sector/CSRs/International organizations’ budgets: How do organizations decide where to invest and how to invest. Gain insights from organizations that lead in creating a better world for humanity.