(Juba, 18 February 2020) The Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in South Sudan, Matthew Hollingworth, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of an aid worker in Pibor County, Jonglei. On 12...
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The UN Under-Secretary-General, Martin Griffith takes questions from the press in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, after the devastating earthquake in February 2023.
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South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseSouth Sudan: Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. condemns killing of an aid worker in Pibor, calls upon Government to step up efforts to protect humanitarians
Syria
News and Press ReleaseUnder-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock: Statement on Northwest Syria, 17 February 2020
Since 1 December, 900,000 people have been displaced, the vast majority women and children. A huge relief operation across the border is under way but overwhelmed by the violence.
Libya + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseLaunch of the 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya [EN/AR]
In 2020, the humanitarian community in Libya will aim to reach around 345,000 people, 39 per cent of the 893,000 people identified to be needing humanitarian assistance.
World
News and Press ReleaseUN Valentine’s thanks to donors and aid workers who show ‘What It Takes’
This Valentine’s Day, the UN launches ‘What It Takes’, a global campaign to recognize the generosity, hard work, heart and hope that go into the humanitarian response.
Syria
News and Press ReleaseUN releases new funding to urgently save lives and reduce civilian suffering in northwest Syria
Tens of thousands of IDPs are crammed into schools, mosques and unfinished buildings. The CERF funds will help to provide shelter and other essential relief items in the harsh winter.
World + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseAssistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller – Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW): Statement at Geneva Launch of the IASC Disability Guidelines, 4 February 2020
International Conference Centre, Geneva, 4 February 2020 As delivered Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here with you. This is an issue that is very close to my heart...
World
News and Press ReleaseAssistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller - Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW): Statement at Geneva Launch of the IASC Disability Guidelines
As delivered Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here with you. This is an issue that is very close to my heart – the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all...
Ukraine
News and Press ReleaseHumanitarian actors call for US$158 million to respond to the humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine [EN/RU/UK]
The Humanitarian Response Plan lays out how 56 partners including UN agencies, national and international organizations aim to provide aid to 2 million vulnerable civilians in 2020.
Nigeria
News and Press ReleaseStatement by Mr. Edward Kallon, Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria: Joint press conference concluding the official visit of EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Mr. Janez Lenarčič, 24 January 2020, Abuja, Nigeria
Your Excellency, Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Ms Sadiya Umar Farouq, Your Excellency, the EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Mr Janez...
Syria
News and Press ReleaseSyria Humanitarian Fund commits US$14.5 million to support vulnerable communities in northeastern Syria [EN/AR]
DAMASCUS, 23 January 2020 – The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released US$14.5 million from the Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF) to provide immediate support to families...