On the sidelines of the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council, the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), organized a side event titled:

“Family Wellbeing and Resilience During Conflict.”

The event explored ways to strengthen family wellbeing and resilience in conflict-affected settings, highlighting the importance of policies and programmes that protect and empower families in the face of humanitarian and social challenges. The discussions emphasized the role of international cooperation and evidence-based policies in supporting families during times of crisis.

Key Themes Include :

• Family wellbeing and resilience during conflict.
• Policies and programmes that protect and empower families.
• International cooperation to support conflict-affected families.
• Strengthening family resilience in humanitarian settings.

Opening Remarks

• H.E. Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al-Muftah – Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva.
• Dr. Sharifa Al Emadi – Executive Director, Doha International Family Institute (DIFI).

Keynote Address

• H.E. Khalifa bin Issa bin Abdullah Al Kubaisi – Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Development and Family.

Moderator

• Mr. Hafid El Hachimi – Director of UN Policy, Family Watch International.

Speakers

• Mr. Hisham Bayoud – Representative of the League of Arab States Mission in Geneva..
• Dr. Philip D. Jaffé – Professor, University of Geneva.
• Dr. Ahmed Aref – Director, Family Research and Policy Department, DIFI.
• Ms. Farida Shaheed – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education.