Events

This panel brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to interrogate how Islamic philanthropy, Gulf State aid practices, and Muslim-led humanitarian actors are reshaping global aid architectures. Amid intensifying crises, shifting geopolitical alignments, and renewed scholarly interest in vernacular and faith-sensitive humanitarianisms, the panel examines how Islamic norms, values, and institutions both complement and challenge dominant humanitarian paradigms.

You can find more information about the panel here.

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This event aims to initiate a global conversation on engaging with Islamic philanthropy instruments to support women in conflict and displacement. Moving beyond fundraising, the focus centres on the ethics, delivery, understanding of lived experiences, and cultural proximity needed to effectively address the intersecting needs of displaced women across forced migration routes – on the move, in transit and places of refuge.

Dr Sandra Pertek moderated a high-level panel discussion on Conflict, Displacement, Refugees, and Women’s Health during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The session brought together senior leaders from KSRelief, UNFPA, UNHCR, IOM, WHO, and IMC to discuss placing displaced women at the heart of humanitarian aid to prioritise their health and wellbeing. The conversation focused on the need for diverse partnerships to address the intersecting needs of women and girls in displacement.