Panel sessions
The EHF 2024 panel sessions will consist of moderated discussions among the wider humanitarian- development community, including EU institutions, EU Member States, third countries, partner organisations, local humanitarian actors, UN agencies, the Red Cross/Red Crescent family and academics.
Humanitarian Talks
Humanitarian Talks provide a space for discussion running in parallel with the EHF panels and an opportunity for focused exchange on concrete deliverables as well as on more specific humanitarian issues and crises that will not be addressed in the EHF24 panel sessions.
Humanitarian Talks complement the EHF programme with hands-on discussions, which reinforce the
“concrete delivery” aspect of the Forum. Proposed and led by partners and Member States, they offer an
alternative platform for humanitarian stakeholders to contribute and thematically complement the core
agenda of the event.
The Talks will showcase initiatives and discussions driven by partners, Member States and practitioners.
Recorded Humanitarian Talk, Organised by : Plan International
Children are disproportionally affected by the immediate and longer-term consequences of humanitarian crises and emergencies. Many spend their entire childhoods in situation of conflict and insecurity. They witness or experience violent acts and are at risk of abuse, neglect, violence, early marriage and pregnancy, exploitation, trafficking or military recruitment. They are deprived of access to basic social services, health care, education, and parental care, which undermine their right to development, and opportunities to reach their full potential.
But children are also incredibly resilient. When offered protection, opportunity to learn and develop their skills, they can find ways to cope, drawing strength from their families and communities.
Children should be at the centre of humanitarian preparedness and response. This panel will discuss the commitment to prioritise children, their rights, needs and protection in situation of armed conflicts and forgotten protracted crises. It will also call for collective actions that go across sectors and address needs holistically, ensuring coordination between humanitarian, development and peace instruments.
The session will be moderated by Hanna Jahns.