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
Chad, situated at the heart of Africa, faces a critical juncture in its history.
The country hosts more than 1.1 million forcibly displaced people, including more than 380,000 IDPs and more than 700,000 refugees mainly from Sudan, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. In the midst of its own economic, political, and security challenges, Chad has continued to allow access to asylum for those fleeing neighboring countries.
Despite its strategic location, the country is often overlooked in discussions of global humanitarian crises. This panel discussion aims to shed light on the multifaceted challenges confronting Chad, focusing on its severe humanitarian funding gap, the forgotten crisis it endures, and the delicate environmental conditions exacerbating its struggles.
By convening this panel discussion, we aim to catalyse a renewed focus on Chad. Only if these challenges are addressed together and holistic approach, by humanitarian and development actors, we can forge a path towards sustainable development and stability, ensuring a brighter future for Chad and its people. Otherwise, we will be facing another failure which will have severe impact for the whole region and beyond.
Session organised by:
- UNHCR (Lead)
- UNDP
- World Bank
- Switzerland
- Government of Chad