While the humanitarian reset has pushed towards the hyper-prioritization of life-saving assistance, questions arise of where this leaves us on our long-term responsibilities. With justice and accountability being two foundational pillars of rights-based humanitarian action, are we in danger of losing sight of advancing human rights, legal protection and justice for people who have experienced violence and displacement? Anchored in the roots of protection action, this session will reflect on how legal protection directly relates to rights to food, shelter, health and education in humanitarian settings and how we balance long-term protection accountability and justice in humanitarian action, including at a time of accelerated humanitarian exits and transitions. It will draw upon experiences from various actors and contexts.
Speakers
- Ghulam Isaczai, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Resident Coordinator in Iraq
- Paula Gaviria Betancur, Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
- Nader Muaddi, Legal Task Force Coordinator Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Abdoubakar Razak Sayabou Laoual, Réseau des ONG de développement et Associations de Défense des Droits de l’Homme et de la Démocratie (RODADHD)
- Sara Brodd, Senior Policy Specialist Protection, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
- Inah Kaloga, Senior Director, Violence Prevention and Response, International Rescue Committee (moderator)
Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
