The 18th annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD 2022, will take place from 14th to 16th March 2022.

The event will highlight the importance of strengthening partnerships and the need for global cooperation to tackle humanitarian issues.

The UAE is ensuring to follow up thoroughly on its commitment to the 2030 Agenda at DIHAD 2022, as well as succeeding its pledge of 'Leaving No One Behind,' against the backdrop of EXPO 2020, where 192 countries are participating on the most significant global platform ever put together aimed at sharing cultures and uniting for a greater cause.

Some of the most distinguished leaders in the humanitarian field will be in attendance, with 47 speakers expected to address various key topics such as Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Good Health and Wellbeing, Clean Water and Sanitation, Gender Equality, Economic Growth and Decent Work for All, among others.

The United Nations Office for the Cooperation of Humanitarian Affairs is also set to hold a pre-conference workshop before the commencement of DIHAD to introduce participants to this year's conference theme from the perspective of the multilateral humanitarian system.

The workshop also aims to discuss the role of partnerships and collaborative work in the "Humanitarian-Development-Peace Collaboration, the HDP Nexus" by bringing technical experts to share their experiences with the group of professional participants interested in expanding their knowledge.

DIHAD is supported by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the Dubai Future Council on Humanitarian Aid, the Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, the UAE Red Crescent Authority, the United Nations, and International Humanitarian City.

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