Date: Wednesday, October 15
Start Time: 8:30am ET
The demand for humanitarian assistance is rapidly intensifying. Today, more than 305 million people require assistance and protection due to a myriad of overlapping crises—from ongoing armed conflicts and worsening political instability to climate-induced displacement. But despite the overwhelming need, traditional providers of foreign assistance, such as the U.S. and UK, have recently slashed their commitments, choosing instead to prioritize hard power investments over international aid.
For those committed to the moral principle of humanitarianism, 2025 marks an inflection point, one that requires us to grapple with the question: How might we re-envision humanitarian aid?
Join us Wednesday, October 15, from 8:30am - 9:30am ET for the keynote event of Global Ethics Day 2025. Hear from a panel of experts who will explore vital questions around power, accountability, and the need for greater inclusivity in the design, funding, and delivery of humanitarian aid, both today and into the future.
Together, they will examine:
- What are the ethical responsibilities of states in supporting the world's most vulnerable populations?
- How can states and institutions support more community-led and participatory responses?
- How do we address inequities in global humanitarian efforts?
- What is the role of the private sector?