Helena Ranchal
Director of International Operations
Organisation
Médecins du Monde France
NGO
Speaker session
Protection in urban warfare: Reducing risk to civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian workers in conflict
Aquarium
This session aims to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of urban warfare, including of the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA). It will discuss how to address the complex protection challenges of civilians and civilian infrastructure. In this context, it will debate the best practices to protect civilians and key infrastructure, both through preparedness and response. The session will also present concrete steps that need to be taken by various actors (states, donors, international organizations, civil society) in order to use the momentum created by the Political Declaration on EWiPA in November 2022 and contribute to its meaningful implementation, with regards to several aspects such as collecting data on harm, victims’ assistance, addressing the reverberating effects and protecting civilians through adapted military practices.
Hamza Alkateab
Chief Executive Officer
Biography
Dr Hamza al-Kateab is a Syrian doctor and public health advocate.
He delivered frontline medical care to thousands of people in Syria between 2012 and 2016, and was one of the last remaining doctors in Eastern Aleppo as manager of Al-Quds Hospital.
Hamza is We Dared to Dream’s CEO and now dedicates his time to continued advocacy efforts around ending the targeting of hospitals.
Organisation
Action for Sama Lead
NGO
Speaker session
Protection in urban warfare: Reducing risk to civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian workers in conflict
Aquarium
This session aims to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of urban warfare, including of the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA). It will discuss how to address the complex protection challenges of civilians and civilian infrastructure. In this context, it will debate the best practices to protect civilians and key infrastructure, both through preparedness and response. The session will also present concrete steps that need to be taken by various actors (states, donors, international organizations, civil society) in order to use the momentum created by the Political Declaration on EWiPA in November 2022 and contribute to its meaningful implementation, with regards to several aspects such as collecting data on harm, victims’ assistance, addressing the reverberating effects and protecting civilians through adapted military practices.
Ikenna Azuike
Moderator
Biography
Lawyer, journalist and filmmaker
The event will be hosted by Ikenna Azuike. Ikenna is a lawyer turned journalist and filmmaker with a strong focus on sustainability, social justice, human rights and democracy. Well known for presenting the satirical and pop-culture show 'What's up Africa' for BBC World News TV and documentary series for Dutch broadcasters BNN VARA and VPRO, Ikenna is also an in demand host. He’s hosted events as diverse as the World Circular Economic Forum and the Climate Adaptation Summit for the Dutch Foreign Ministry to What Design Can Do and the Tech for Democracy Conference in Copenhagen for the Danish Foreign Ministry. Follow at @IkennaAzuike
Organisation
Jollof Rice Productions BV
Other
Speaker session
Protection in urban warfare: Reducing risk to civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian workers in conflict
Aquarium
This session aims to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of urban warfare, including of the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA). It will discuss how to address the complex protection challenges of civilians and civilian infrastructure. In this context, it will debate the best practices to protect civilians and key infrastructure, both through preparedness and response. The session will also present concrete steps that need to be taken by various actors (states, donors, international organizations, civil society) in order to use the momentum created by the Political Declaration on EWiPA in November 2022 and contribute to its meaningful implementation, with regards to several aspects such as collecting data on harm, victims’ assistance, addressing the reverberating effects and protecting civilians through adapted military practices.