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(Zambia), World Humanitarian Summit (Istanbul…

(Zambia), World Humanitarian Summit (Istanbul, 2016), Member States and Stakeholders
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Statement by Permanent Secretary of Ministry of National Development and Planing of Zambia at the Member States and Stakeholders Announcements of the World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul, 23 May 2016

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The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, set to take place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016, is a global call to action by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The Summit has three main goals: 1. To re-inspire and reinvigorate a commitment to humanity and to the universality of humanitarian principles. 2. To initiate a set of concrete actions and commitments aimed at enabling countries and communities to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be resilient to shocks. 3. To share best practices which can help save lives around the world, put affected people at the center of humanitarian action, and alleviate suffering.