The Horn of Africa Conference 2023: High-level pledging event for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
- Date:
Conference Room 7, United Nations Headquarters, New York
Event
On 24 May, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Governments of Italy, Qatar, the United Kingdom and the United States in collaboration with the Governments of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, will convene a High-level Pledging Event to Support the Humanitarian Response in the Horn of Africa. Kery aims are to:
- Highlight the capacity and commitment of humanitarian partners to implement lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance across the three countries.
- Discuss the underlying factors affecting the Horn of Africa and explore opportunities and practical, long-term solutions, including how to promote and resource climate adaptation.
Agenda and format
The event will consist of four sessions:
9:00 – 9:45
Opening Segment moderated by Mr. Sherwin Bryce-Pease, Bureau Chief and Correspondent of SABC
- Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy (joining virtually)
- Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell, Minister of State for Development and Africa in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom (pre-recorded video message)
- H.E. Ms. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations
- H.E. Ms. Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations
- Ms. Joyce Msuya, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator.
- A video message by UN Principals
- H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Huruse, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia
- H.E. Mr. Taye Atskesilassie, Minister, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- H.E. Ms. Njambi Kinyungu, Charge d'Affaires of Kenya to the United Nations
9:45 – 10:30
High-level Panel Discussion moderated by Ms. Reena Ghelani, United Nations Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator
- Mr. Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management (joining virtually)
- Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
- Ms. Minata Samate Cessouma, African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
- Ms. Victoria Kwakwa, World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa
- Ms. Sarah Charles, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
10:30 – 11:55
Statements and announcements moderated by Mr. Sherwin Bryce-Pease, Bureau Chief and Correspondent of SABC
- Interventions by Member States, Regional Organizations, IFIs and NGOs with priority to ministerial representatives
11:55 – 12:00
Closing Segment by H.E. Mr. Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy and Ms. Joyce Msuya, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator on behalf of the co-hosts.
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