4TH Riyadh International
Humanitarian Forum

24-25 February, 2025

In partnership with the United Nations

About The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (“KSrelief”) organizes the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF) every two years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The RIHF is attended by humanitarian leaders, donors, practitioners, researchers, and others to promote dialogue on legislative, informational, and logistical mechanisms for delivering humanitarian aid. The forum also addresses humanitarian challenges and seeks innovative practical solutions in accordance with international humanitarian principles and standards and in line with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • -    Strengthening dialogue and communication between leaders, donors, humanitarian workforces, and researchers, to exchange experiences, ideas, and best practices for the development of humanitarian work.

    -    Improving the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus (HDPN) to ensure sustainable development.

    -    Adapting technology and digital transformation to serve humanitarian work.

    -    Presenting the most pressing opportunities and challenges in humanitarian work to develop innovative, sustainable, and effective solutions for humanitarian response.

    -    Accelerate the process of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the humanitarian field.

    -    Developing humanitarian work through scientific research and data quality governance, which includes studies based on evidence-based practices.

    -    Encourage and involve young people in volunteering and help with humanitarian work.

Welcome Message

As we gather for the 4th Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, we stand united in our commitment to addressing the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. This year's theme, "Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response", reflects the urgent need for collective action in an increasingly unprecedented global landscape.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) is proud to be at the forefront of these efforts, working tirelessly to alleviate suffering and provide hope to those in need. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and implement innovative solutions to humanitarian crises.

This forum serves as a crucial platform for dialogue, bringing together leaders, experts, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world. Together, we will explore innovative approaches to humanitarian aid, discuss the role of technology in crisis response, and address the challenges posed by climate change, conflict, and displacement.

I encourage all participants to engage actively, share their experiences, and contribute to the development of actionable strategies and recommendations. By harnessing our collective expertise and resources, we can make significant strides in improving the lives of vulnerable populations globally.

Let us make full use of this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to humanitarian principles and work towards a more compassionate, resilient, and equitable world.

Dr. Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah

Advisor Royal Court, Supervisor General King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre

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15

Sessions

91

​ Speaker

6566

Registered

23

Agreement

150

Organisation

316

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RIHF Attendees and Speakers

Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah Al Saud

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dr. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah

Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Reli ...

HRH Ambassador Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America

H.E. Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji

The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs

Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Director General, World Health Organization

H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi

President of Saudi Data & AI Authority

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Recommendations

1. Acknowledge our shared responsibility and collective duty to address urgent humanitarian challenges through cooperative action and humanitarian diplomacy.

 

2. Reaffirm our commitment to core humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law as we engage in humanitarian efforts worldwide.

 

 

3. We pledge to foster deeper collaboration across all sectors by transforming supply chains and championing innovative solutions; we will enhance local capacities and promote the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus.

 

4. Promote partnerships that empower individuals and communities affected by displacement, ensuring social cohesion.

 

5. Renew our pledge to drive humanitarian action in ways that create sustainable, impactful solutions for affected populations, thereby influencing positive change in our global community.

 

As we move forward from this forum, let us navigate the future of humanitarian response with unwavering courage, determination, and a steadfast belief in the dignity and rights of every human being. Together, we will ensure that our efforts resonate with compassion and efficacy, paving the way for a more just and humane world.

 

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