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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition — Dihad, starts next week on March 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The leading humanitarian forum brings together some of the world’s philanthropic institutions, spreading a culture of volunteerism, and helping to build a better future.
The 18th edition will feature more than 600 non-governmental organisations, humanitarian associations, companies, suppliers, and international brands from around the world.
Additionally, 50 renowned humanitarian speakers are participating in eight key sessions at the Conference and 16 workshops will be held by the United Nations, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, and the private sector.
Over 6,000 participants from 84 countries are set to take part in the event.
This year’s theme is inspired by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 17). The Sustainable Development Goals represent a global call for international cooperative action to end poverty, protect communities, and ensure equal rights and peace and prosperity by 2030. Currently, 31 UN agencies are working together with the UAE, including the World Food Program, UNESCO, UNRWA and UNHCR.
Ambassador Gerhard Putman-Cramer, CEO of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation, stated, “At DIHAD 2022, we will once again gather friends and colleagues from national government authorities, international and non-governmental organisations, the Red Cross/Red Crescent, foundations and charities, academic institutions, the media, and the private sector. As in previous editions of the conference, we will attempt – duly inspired by our most distinguished opening and keynote speakers – to develop actionable conclusions and recommendations.
He further said, “On behalf of the International Advisory Board of the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation, my call to action is for you to join us from 14th-16th March in Dubai and help build, as well as reinforce partnerships to address global challenges and make DIHAD 2022 a landmark event yet again.”