This webinar is part of the When Flags Change speaker series: Humanitarian Negotiations Following a Change in Regime or Shifting Political Orders, which examines how shifts in political order impact humanitarian negotiations. Each session explores different challenges, from managing new authorities and restrictions to rebuilding relationships and maintaining trust in negotiations. This session focuses on the immediate actions and considerations for humanitarian negotiators in the early stages of a political transition.
About This Webinar
This session will explore how humanitarian negotiators can prepare for and respond to rapidly shifting political contexts. It will focus on the critical early steps negotiators can take to ensure principled access, safety, and operational continuity when a new regime or authority takes power.
Discussion themes will include:
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Key considerations when planning and implementing negotiations immediately after a political shift.
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Strategic approaches to adapting negotiation styles and tactics in the face of new authorities.
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Early-stage actions that can support long-term negotiation outcomes.
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Navigating the tension between being an effective negotiator and remaining neutral during regime change.
Webinar Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (Geneva Time)
⏳ Duration: 60–75 minutes
📍 Location: Online (Zoom) – Link provided upon registration
💰 Cost: Free of charge
📝 Registration Deadline: April 20, 2025
Register now to take part in this timely discussion on navigating humanitarian negotiations during political transitions.
