The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday with a call to explore the future of humanitarian response. The event was held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended the forum that was held under the theme “Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response.” It witnessed the participation of leaders of governments, the United Nations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector.
In their final statement, participants expressed their gratitude to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his continuous support for humanitarian work.
They underlined their firm commitment to building a global community that reflects the values of compassion and is characterized by resilience.
They acknowledged the “collective duty and shared responsibility to address urgent humanitarian challenges through joint action and humanitarian diplomacy.”
They reiterated their “steadfast commitment to the fundamental humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law in all global humanitarian efforts.”
They emphasized the importance of boosting cooperation across all sectors through the development of supply chains, supporting innovative solutions, as well as strengthening local capacities and the nexus between humanitarian work, development, and peace
The gatherers reiterated support for strengthening partnerships that help in “empowering displaced individuals and communities and promote social cohesion.”
They renewed their “commitment to advancing towards sustainable and effective solutions to support affected populations, contributing to positive change in our global community.”
“As we continue our journey after this forum, let us explore the future of humanitarian response with courage, determination, and unwavering faith in the rights and dignity of every individual,” they added.
“Let us work together to ensure that our efforts are rooted in the principles of compassion and effectiveness, paving the way for significant progress towards a more just and humane world,” they stressed.
