GHO 2025 launch in Kuwait: “Collective Action in Humanitarian Diplomacy”

A worker assists individuals in a temporary shelter.
An OCHA staff member assists individuals in a temporary shelter. Photo: OCHA/Matteo Minasi

GHO 2025 Event in Kuwait City, in partnership with the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Collective Action in Humanitarian Diplomacy
09:00 - 10:30 GMT+3 
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On 4 December 2024, OCHA, will host three launches of the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) in Kuwait City, Kuwait (in partnership with the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs), in Geneva, Switzerland; and in Nairobi, Kenya (in partnership with the African Union).

The overarching theme of the GHO 2025 launch is “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities”, reflecting the collective commitment to inclusive and effective humanitarian action. The event in Kuwait will add a specific focus on humanitarian diplomacy. 

The frequency, intensity and complexity of humanitarian crises has grown in recent years, exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. New geo-political trends, restrictive policies, the diverse range of actors and increased bureaucratic and administrative impediments contribute to an increasingly constrained humanitarian space and an often politicized operating environment. As a result, the demand for engaging in effective humanitarian diplomacy to bridge these gaps by fostering dialogue, negotiating access, and ensuring the protection of civilians and aid workers has significantly grown. 

As the humanitarian landscape evolves, promoting stronger diplomatic engagement at all levels – bilateral, multilateral, and grassroots – is essential to navigating the complex intersection of political will and humanitarian crises. Such engagement will contribute to a more coordinated, inclusive, and effective delivery of humanitarian action. The launch of the GHO 2025 in Kuwait will focus on collective efforts to address humanitarian crises, including through increased political commitment, humanitarian diplomacy to ensure access to affected populations and adequate resources to deliver dignified, effective and inclusive life-saving assistance to those in need.

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