The fourth edition of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and attended by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, concluded today. The forum focused on “Exploring the Future of Humanitarian Response” and brought together leaders, experts, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of humanitarian work from around the world.
Participants expressed their gratitude to King Salman for his gracious patronage of the forum, which has become a prominent platform through its repeated successes. They also thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his continuous support of humanitarian work, reaffirming their strong commitment to building a global community that reflects values of compassion and resilience.
Leaders from governments, the United Nations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector made several commitments at the forum:
– Acknowledging our collective duty and shared responsibility to address urgent humanitarian challenges through collaboration and humanitarian diplomacy.
– Affirming our steadfast commitment to fundamental humanitarian principles and the principles of international humanitarian law in all our humanitarian efforts worldwide.
– Emphasizing the importance of fostering deep cooperation across all sectors by developing supply chains, supporting innovative solutions, enhancing local capacities, and strengthening the interconnected approach between humanitarian work, development, and peace.
– Reiterating support for strengthening partnerships that empower individuals and communities affected by displacement, and enhancing social cohesion.
– Renewing our commitment to moving forward in finding sustainable and effective solutions to support vulnerable groups to bring about positive change in our global society.
As we continue our journey beyond this forum, let us explore the future of humanitarian response with courage, determination, and a steadfast belief in the rights and dignity of every individual. Let us work together to ensure that our efforts are based on principles of compassion and effectiveness, paving the way for significant progress towards a more just and humane world.
