World Humanitarian Summit 

(Istanbul, 23 -24 May 2016)

The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit was a call to action by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to reduce human loss and suffering from crises. The Summit took place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016. 

unmas director’s statement for the member states and other stakeholders announcements plenary [video]

unmas director’s remarks at the whs special session on inclusion on persons with disabilities

UNMAS Director’s remarks at the GPC side event: Protection Dilemmas and Opportunities in frontline Humanitarianism: principles protection and proxımity

[Info Note] United Nations Global Advocate Daniel Craig Calls for Mine Action to be Prioritised at World Humanitarian Summit

United Nations Global Advocate World Humanitarian Summit Announcement Plenary [Video]

Statements by Syrian Landmine Survivor and Deminer Adeeb Ateeq and UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Global Hazards Daniel Craig