The Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will take place virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The theme for the event is, 'Reinforcing humanitarian assistance in the context of the 75th anniversary of the UU: taking action for people-centred solutions, strengthening effectiveness, respecting international humanitarian law and promoting the humanitarian principles'.
High-level panel discussions will consider the following themes: Mobilizing action to improve humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons and achieve durable solutions; Addressing the increasing complexity of health challenges in humanitarian contexts; and Improving humanitarian effectiveness through new technology and innovation: opportunities and challenges.
A high-level event is also scheduled on the margins of the segment under the theme, 'Combating and preventing sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises'.
dates: 9-11 June 2020
location: virtual
www: https://www.un.org/ecosoc/events/2020/humanitarian-affairs-segment