For information only - not an official document
UNIS/MA/139
10 May 2016
Media representatives are invited to the
Pre-Summit Media Briefing
ahead of the
on Thursday 12 May 2016, at 15.00 hrs
at the Vienna International Centre (VIC), Room G0541
The briefing will be delivered via WebEx from New York by
Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations
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The World Humanitarian Summit will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 23 to 24 May 2016. The Summit is the first of its kind, a global call to action by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. It aims to re-inspire and reinvigorate a global commitment to humanity and in particular to upholding the dignity and safety of the millions of women, men and children who are caught up in crises.
It will be a platform for Heads of State and Government, and leaders from civil society, the private sector, crisis-affected communities and multilateral organizations to announce their commitments to change, to launch new initiatives and partnerships, and to showcase innovative practices and ideas to enable countries and communities to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be more resilient to shocks.
Media representatives who wish to attend are required to register by writing to press@unvienna.org by 15:00 on Wednesday 11 May 2016.
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For further information please contact:
Reka
Furtos
Public Information Officer, UNIS Vienna
Telephone: (+43-1) 26060-83019
Mobile: (+43) 699-145-83019
Email: reka.furtos[at]unvienna.org
