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FAO World Humanitarian Day Stand in Solidarity moment

Staff of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) gathered on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of humanitarian workers.

Language English

Duration 3m11s

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Video Type B Roll Video

Date 08/19/2024 10:38 AM

File size 371.76 MB

Unique ID UF17IFR

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Shotlist STORY: FAO / WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY STAND IN SOLIDARITY MOMENT
TRT: 3’:11’’
SOURCE: FAO
RESTRICTIONS: PLEASE CREDIT FAO ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE: ENG /NATS
DATELINE: 19 AUGUST 2024, ROME, ITALY

SHOTLIST:

1. Wide shot, FAO Headquarters
2. Close up, FAO sign
3. Med shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and FAO staff observing a minute of silence to pay tribute to humanitarian workers who lost their lives while carrying out their duties
4. Wide shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and FAO staff observing a minute of silence to pay tribute to humanitarian workers who lost their lives while carrying out their duties
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "Today is a moment for us to stand in solidarity, to stand in solidarity for the people that we serve, but also for our colleagues across the entire UN organization, across the entire global humanitarian community who are risking their lives for one of the most important causes that anyone can bring forward. They are working to make sure that people all around the world have the most basic of services, the most basic of needs that are met and provided for".
6. Close up, woman holding a poster reading "Act for humanity" in French
7. Tracking shot, women holding a poster reading "Act for humanity" in Chinese
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "2023, last year, was in fact one of the deadliest record years for people who work in the humanitarian field. Their lives were threatened mostly by situations of conflict and violence and very sadly, 2024 is looking to be an even deadlier year."
9. Tilt down, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol speaking
10. Wide Shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol speaking
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "It is no surprise for all of us as we follow the very threatening and very ominous situations in places like Gaza that we understand the nature of this very tragic loss and the very important commitments and the very important dedication that our colleagues are placing in trying to make sure that they serve people most in need."
12. Med shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol speaking
13. Close up, woman holding a poster reading "Act for humanity"
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "But it is not just Gaza. There is extreme violence in places like Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine and many other countries around the world. In fact, we know, especially here at FAO, that conflict and violence are closely intertwined and interlinked with acute food insecurity."
15. Pan left, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol speaking
16. Close up, woman holding a poster reading "Act for humanity" in Spanish
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "This moment, we all come together to act with one voice, to act in solidarity, to act in protection and in honour of our own colleagues at FAO, our colleagues across the UN system and our colleagues who work in the humanitarian field. And it's also today a moment for us to act for humanity. We have signs from all of our colleagues here in all of our different languages. Act for humanity is what we all need to make sure we commit to."
18. Med shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and FAO staff saying: "Act for humanity!"
19. Wide shot, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and FAO staff saying: "Act for humanity!"

Script Staff of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) gathered on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of humanitarian workers.

The “Stand in Solidarity” moment was held at FAO headquarters in Rome.

Intervening at the event, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General invited all present to observe a minute of silence to pay tribute to humanitarian workers around the world who lost their lives while carrying out their duties.

In her speech Beth Bechdol called for the protection of humanitarian workers and the people they serve.

SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "Today is a moment for us to stand in solidarity, to stand in solidarity for the people that we serve, but also for our colleagues across the entire UN organization, across the entire global humanitarian community who are risking their lives for one of the most important causes that anyone can bring forward. They are working to make sure that people all around the world have the most basic of services, the most basic of needs that are met and provided for".

FAO Deputy Director-General highlighted that 2023 marked the global humanitarian community’s deadliest year on record and 2024 threatens to be more tragic.

SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "2023, last year, was in fact one of the deadliest record years for people who work in the humanitarian field. Their lives were threatened mostly by situations of conflict and violence and very sadly, 2024 is looking to be an even deadlier year.

Gaza is today the deadliest place for humanitarian workers, said FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol.

SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "It is no surprise for all of us as we follow the very threatening and very ominous situations in places like Gaza that we understand the nature of this very tragic loss and the very important commitments and the very important dedication that our colleagues are placing in trying to make sure that they serve people most in need."

Beth Bechdol emphasized that conflict, violence and acute hunger are strongly interlinked and she stressed that nearly half of all people facing acute hunger in 2023 were caught in conflict.

SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "But it is not just Gaza. There is extreme violence in places like Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine and many other countries around the world. In fact, we know, especially here at FAO, that conflict and violence are closely intertwined and interlinked with acute food insecurity."

FAO will remain committed to staying and delivering in humanitarian contexts, no matter how daunting the circumstances, said FAO Deputy Director-General who appealed to stand together and speak with one voice in solidarity and in support of humanitarian workers across the globe.

SOUNDBITE (English) Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: "This moment, we all come together to act with one voice, to act in solidarity, to act in protection and in honour of our own colleagues at FAO, our colleagues across the UN system and our colleagues who work in the humanitarian field. And it's also today a moment for us to act for humanity. We have signs from all of our colleagues here in all of our different languages. Act for humanity is what we all need to make sure we commit to."

Each year, World Humanitarian Day focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.

2024 World Humanitarian Day demands to #ActForHumanity and calls for an end to attacks on humanitarian workers and humanitarian assets as well as to stop attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

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