Join us for an update on Australia’s Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel with Assistant Secretary Bridie Rushton from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

With 2024 being the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, Australia has been leading a cross-regional Ministerial Group to develop practical solutions to better protect aid workers in conflict zones.

Bridie will provide an update on:

• Final Declaration text
• Plans for the launch during UN General Assembly High Level Week in September 2025
• The proposed Group of Friends mechanism to support ongoing implementation

This session offers an opportunity to hear about this initiative ahead of World Humanitarian Day and discuss how the Australian humanitarian sector can engage with this important work.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​