The IDF commits to support the G7’s InsuResilience call to action to extend risk insurance to an additional 400 million people in developing countries by the year 2020.
Press releases and statements
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Press releases and statements
World
News and Press ReleaseHow risk insurance spells resilience for disaster-prone people
World
News and Press ReleaseSelf-reporting on WHS Commitments open on PACT
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Dear Colleagues, With this message we would like to brief you on important developments post-World Humanitarian Summit and call for your action to continue the momentum. The World Humanitarian Summit...
Syria
News and Press ReleaseMedia Advisory: Government of Finland and UN convene Conference to save lives, strengthen protection and build resilience in response to the Syria Crisis [EN/AR]
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What: Helsinki Conference on Supporting Syrians and the Region When: A joint press conference will be held on 24 January, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm, bringing together HE Mykkänen, Minister of Foreign...
Nigeria
News and Press ReleaseEmergency response mobilised following airstrike on Rann locality
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(Maiduguri, 17 January 2017): The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) today dispatched a helicopter with four medical personnel, 400 kg of emergency medical supplies and airlifted eight Nigeria Red...
Somalia + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseSomalia: Humanitarians launch US$864 million appeal to reach 3.9 million people
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Mogadishu, 17 January, 2017 —The humanitarian community in Somalia is seeking US$864 million to reach 3.9 million people with urgent life-saving humanitarian assistance. The Humanitarian Response...
Ethiopia
News and Press ReleaseEthiopia: Government and partners launch the Humanitarian Requirements Document (HRD) for 2017
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US$948 million urgently needed to address food and non-food needs for 5.6 million people ((Addis Ababa, 17 January 2017): The Government of Ethiopia and humanitarian partners today officially...
Niger
News and Press ReleaseNiger: 271 millions de dollars recherchés par les humanitaires pour assister 1,5 million de personnes en 2017
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Niamey, le 16 janvier: Les organisations humanitaires au Niger recherchent 271 millions de dollars pour apporter une aide d’urgence à 1,5 million de personnes vulnérables dans le pays. Cet appel de...
World
News and Press ReleaseUN Humanitarian Chief to engage with key partners at World Economic Forum 2017
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WHO: United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien WHAT: Participation in World Economic Forum 2017 WHERE: Davos-Klosters,...
Syria
News and Press ReleaseJoint Statement on Syria, 16 January 2017
Nearly five million people, including more than two million children, live in areas that are extremely difficult to reach with aid due to fighting, insecurity and restricted access.
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseRépublique démocratique du Congo: Note d’information - Mission humanitaire en cours pour évaluer besoins des personnes déplacées (15 janvier 2017)
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Mission humanitaire en cours pour évaluer besoins des personnes déplacées Le conflit intercommunautaire qui sévit dans le Tanganyika ne cesse de prendre de l’ampleur car à ce jour tous les six...