The Role of Local Humanitarian Actors in a Middle East under Transformation

As war and humanitarian crises unfold in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon, a new Middle East is emerging. How can local humanitarian actors rise to the challenge? What role do they play in addressing urgent needs, fostering long-term solutions and promoting reconciliation amidst turmoil? And how can they navigate the complexities introduced by the recent UNRWA ban?SpeakersKaram Abi Yazbeck, Regional Coordinator for Caritas Middle East and North Africa, sharing first-hand testimony directly from the groundJørgen Jensehaugen, Senior Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, providing a snapshot of the region's shifting geopolitical landscape and the implications of the UNRWA banRaymond Johansen, Secretary General of Norwegian People's AidArne Næss-Holm, Director of International Programmes, Norwegian Church AidIngrid Rosendorf Joys, Secretary General, Caritas NorwayThe discussion was moderated by Cindy Horst, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).This event was a collaboration between the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Caritas Norway, Norwegian People's Aid and Norwegian Church Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.