2025 Humanitarian Symposium Munich: Humanitarian Interventions in High Risk Contexts

Teaching and Training Unit

The 2025 Humanitarian Symposium Munich, that brought together organizations, individuals and passionate speakers from all over the world, has been already the 10th event of its kind. This year's hybrid symposium was dedicated to the topic of "Humanitarian Interventions in High Risk Contexts" and opened engaging discussions about some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time with a particular focus on crises like in the Ukraine, Gaza or Sudan. The presentations highlighted the intersection of armed conflict, displacement, and disease outbreaks, emphasizing the need for both acute and sustainable solutions.

Besides medical doctors from organizations like Medicines Sans Frontiers, Ärzte der Welt and the International Committee of the Red Cross, who shared their experiences on field work in crises areas, the audience could listen to the presentation of mobile health services provided by the NGO "Humedica", insides from the Federal ministry of health in Sudan and the expertise of a Global Rehabilitation Specialist. Apart from shared medical expertise, it was the touching images of a photographer/journalist and a pediatrician that brought the symposium to life and exposed realities that were harrowing and unsparing and yet indispensable for understanding the true extent of humanitarian crises.

In addition to the presentations and engaging panel discussions, the symposium featured an exhibition space where various humanitarian organizations showcased their work. Participants had the opportunity to learn about ongoing initiatives and meet representatives from leading NGOs, aid organizations and interest groups. The provided space was used for socializing, networking, and inspired new approaches to humanitarian challenges.

CIH^LMUwould like to thank all speakers for their active participation in the symposium and are delighted that over 50 participants engaged in the annual event.

Source: CIH Newsletter, January/February 2025

2025 Humanitarian Symposium Munich: Humanitarian Interventions in High Risk Contexts

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