2 ^nd Riyadh International
Humanitarian Forum 2020

Health in Humanitarian context – focus on communicable diseases

1.  Use of the SDGs as an instrument to support integrated collaborative approaches for sustainable communicable Disease Elimination Framework

2.  To share critical information generated through early warning systems to ensure early interventions and more effective disease control/elimination by all actors and stakeholders

Large-scale Migration flows from Africa across the Seas to the Gulf States and Europe in Humanitarian Settings

1.            Create more understanding on the scope of the migration problem, including the different and interconnected drivers, trends and vulnerabilities, and to consider positive practices in countries of origin, transit and destination in order better controlling the dynamic of large-scale migration flows.

2.            Harness the discussion from this forum to contribute to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), as well as the SDG 10.7, to facilitate orderly, safe, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.

Women, Children and People with Disabilities in Humanitarian Crisis and the Challenges of Humanitarian Action

1.  The increased investment and multisectoral support for young children and caregivers in crisis and displacement settings have immediate and lasting impact on protection and advancement of child rights and the creation of future peaceful and stable societies.

2.  Investment in early childhood is imperative for the fulfilment of Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) related obligations as well as the attainment of multiple SDGs.

3.  Investing in the implementation and development of humanitarian intervention projects for persons with disabilities to ensure the neutrality of the humanitarian response, and observance of the dignity and rights of all persons, as it empowers them, build their capabilities, support, protect and integrate them with their societies in conflict and disaster areas.