ArmInfo. The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Law, announced the 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, will they will co-host at the UCLA, in Los Angeles on May 7.
As the Aurora press service reported, when intensifying global challenges and massive upheavals in humanitarian funding demand new solutions, the 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum seeks to spark new, integrated approaches to advance human dignity, justice, and sustainable peace. "The 2025 Forum, which will be held under the overarching theme "At the Crossroads: Driving Integrated Action for a Resilient Future," will act as a catalyst for uniting diverse perspectives and foging strategic alliances. Going beyond identifying challenges, the Forum will explore pathways that align humanitarian rapid response with long-term human rights protection, development strategies, and environmental stewardship.
The Forum is one of a series of landmark events to recognize the impact of Aurora's work over the past 10 years. Last year's forum brought together hundreds of guests and students concerned about humanitarian issues and features insightful talks, tackling topics such as human rights, forced displacement, global health crisis, the right to education, climate change, artificial intelligence, philanthropy, and gender equality," the initiative said in a statement.
The humanitarian initiative noted that the Forum will provide a platform for thought leaders, practitioners, grassroots humanitarians and academics to develop strategies that harness the power of grassroots movements and young activists.
It is noted that the day prior, on May 6, Aurora will convene a Humanitarian Summit, bringing together local humanitarians from around the world and the greater Los Angeles area to discuss the challenges they currently face and strategies to overcome them. "We will seek is to develop solutions that drive lasting impact and focus on supporting the work of frontline humanitarian and human rights activists already dedicating their lives to helping others," Armine Afeyan, CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, stated.
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