Davos 2019 - Press Conference: The Humanitarian Crises That Will Shape 2019
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2019-02-05

The year 2019 will break new records in the number of people affected by conflict and fragility. Geopolitical dynamics will have a profound impact on the scale and longevity of humanitarian crises. This press conference will highlight crises that will shape the agenda in 2019 as well as trends impacting humanitarian response. It will feature initiatives that are paving the way for a changing humanitarian system and opening space for collaboration with new humanitarians.

Speakers:
· Heba Aly, Director, IRIN, Switzerland; Young Global Leader.
· Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva.
· David Miliband, President, International Rescue Committee, USA.
· Tara Nathan, Executive Vice-President, Public-Private Partnerships, Mastercard, USA.

Moderator:
· Georg Schmitt, Head of Corporate Affairs, World Economic Forum.

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