Palestine Emergency and Reconstruction Conference is a 3-day virtual event bringing together multilaterals, UN agencies, INGOs, and local NGOs to restore hope and normalcy to the Palestinian people. The conference covers comprehensive damage assessment across key sectors, reconstruction needs (past and present), challenges (COVID-19, donor fatigue, protracted crises), and solutions.
The event will consist of four main sessions:
1. Opening statements
The hosts and partners introduce the event and its structure.
2. Networking and collaboration (main sectors of focus)
Participants will join breakout rooms to discuss the above themes.
3. Updates, feedback from workshops, and announcements
Updates on projects and aid coordination. Announcements of support and funding will be shared.
4. Closing session
Summary of pledges, key recommendations, and closing remarks.
Programme
Day 1:
- Opening speeches
- Introduction: Short video with facts and figures on damage assessments and sector efforts
- Plenary session – Speakers/Panellists:
- Linking humanitarian, recovery, and resilience in Palestine (Lessons from previous rebuilding)
- Lifesaving interventions, coordination challenges, aid effectiveness, and accountability
- Protection of vulnerable civilians: Who’s doing what, how, and where? Challenges and solutions
Working Groups: Two parallel sessions (2–3 hours each)
1. Health Sector
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
2. Shelter Rebuilding
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
Day 2:
Four parallel sessions (each ~3 hours)
1. Education
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
2. Sustained Livelihood Support
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
3. Psychosocial Support
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
4. Aid Coordination
- Damage assessment results
- Destruction from recent attacks & unmet reconstruction from 2008, 2012, 2014
- Current and unmet needs
- Recommendations and pledges
Day 3:
- Feedback from Day 1 & 2
- Working groups + presentations of findings
- Way forward, commitments, and wrap-up discussion
- Closing remarks
Speakers
Speakers will be announced soon.
Join us for the Palestine Emergency and Reconstruction Conference:
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 BST
Location: Online (Zoom)
