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
The more than 224 million children living in humanitarian crises have the inherent right to access quality education. Entreculturas Foundation, Fe y Alegría, the Jesuit Refugee Service, and the Spanish Cooperation and Development Agency recognize the importance of bringing back the focus to Education in Emergencies (EiE), particularly in Latin America.
Through the presentation of our experiences in Colombia and Venezuela, we aim to discuss the responsibilities of the donor community and international actors in promoting the right to quality education. Additionally, we urge the protection of funding efforts in the education field and emphasize the need for special attention to be given to protracted crises in Latin America.
EiE not only ensures the safety of children and young adults but also serves as a transformative tool for personal growth and global change. To effectively implement interventions, it is essential for organizations to have sufficient budgets and timeframes that allow them to learn from past experiences and conduct thorough assessments. Gender perspectives must also be taken into account in EiE actions, and efforts should be made to reach vulnerable individuals irrespective of their status.
To uphold and guarantee the right to education, as outlined in Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law, in the midst of the current complex, protracted and forgotten crisis, it is imperative for states and the donor community to grasp the significant role of EiE within the nexus and triple nexus approach. Furthermore, specific measures need to be taken to bridge the existing funding gap in this sector.
Session organised by:
- Entreculturas Foundation