humanitariansummit

World Humanitarian Summit

> The Summit has three main goals:
 * The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, set to take place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016, is a global call to action by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
 * The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, set to take place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016, is a global call to action by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
 * The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, set to take place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016, is a global call to action by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
 * 1) To re-inspire and reinvigorate a commitment to humanity and to the universality of humanitarian principles.
 * 2) To initiate a set of concrete actions and commitments aimed at enabling countries and communities to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be resilient to shocks.
 * 3) To share best practices which can help save lives around the world, put affected people at the center of humanitarian action, and alleviate suffering.

At the Summit, global leaders will discuss how to effectively respond to major humanitarian challenges, and how to be better prepared to meet challenges of the future. Some of the priority issues include:
 * A new global approach to manage forced displacement, with an emphasis on ensuring hope and dignity for refugees or internally displaced people, and support of host countries and communities.
 * Empowering women and girls, and catalysing action to gender equality.
 * Adapting new approaches to respond to protracted crises and recurrent disasters, reduce vulnerability, and manage risk, by bridging the divide between development and humanitarian partners.
 * Securing adequate and predictable finance to save lives and alleviate suffering.
 * Reinforcing the centrality of protection in humanitarian action and increasing respect for International Humanitarian Law.
 * Adapting to new challenges through local, inclusive, and context specific responses.

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