Preparations for the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS)
New York
Geneva will be connected by an audio line, participants can meet in room XV in the Palais des Nations. For participants in other locations, the bridge line is +41 (0)22 9170900, pin code 71438.
We envisage that the discussion will be focused on the main themes and side-events, particularly on how to improve upon the activities during the Segment based on the feedback received from last year. We also propose to discuss ways to continue to increase the meaningful engagement of affected communities, and make the event as dynamic as possible, including by organizing a humanitarian trade fair (more information is included in the attached concept note). Lastly, we aim to provide you with an update on the ongoing drafting of this year's Secretary-General’s reports on Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, and on International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development.