(Abuja and Dakar, 12 April 2016): UN agencies and non-governmental organisations are increasing their footprint in Nigeria’s Borno State, and the UN has now reached people struck by crisis in rural...
Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
Nigeria
News and Press ReleaseDonors called on to support the United Nations as it reaches communities in rural Borno
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseLes données de surveillance de la sécurité alimentaire par le biais de la technologie mobile
Dans les zones rurales de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), le deuxième plus grand pays d'Afrique avec de vastes terres fertiles et des milliers de lacs, rivières et cours d'eau, une...
Malawi
News and Press ReleaseDeclaration of a State of National Disaster caused by prolonged dry spells during the 2015/2016 season by his Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi
My Fellow Malawians, As you are aware, the 2015/2016 season has been greatly affected by strong El Nino conditions, resulting in erratic rains across most parts of the country. Reports from the...
Yemen
News and Press ReleaseStatement of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Jamie McGoldrick, on Cessation of Hostilies in Yemen [EN/AR]
Sana’a, 9 April 2016: I am encouraged by the prospect of a cessation of hostilities set to start on 10 April. If respected, the agreement will provide men, women and children in Yemen a much needed...
Iraq
News and Press ReleaseThe UN warns that civilians in Fallujah are at extreme risk and need urgent help
(Baghdad, 9 April 2016): The United Nations is receiving reports that humanitarian conditions in Fallujah are worsening and human suffering increasing. Under control of the Islamic State of Iraq and...
Haiti + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseLancement du Plan de réponse humanitaire 2016 : Le Gouvernement d’Haïti et la communauté humanitaire sollicitent 3.8 millions de dollars pour répondre aux besoins critiques de 1,3 million de personne
Port-au-Prince, jeudi le 07 avril 2016. Le Gouvernement d’Haïti et l´Equipe Humanitaire Pays lancent aujourd’hui un appel de fonds de 193.8 millions de dollars en vue de répondre aux besoins...
Haiti + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseLaunch of the Humanitarian Response Plan 2016: The Government of Haiti and the humanitarian community seek $193.8 million to meet the critical needs of 1.3 million people
The persistence of cholera, the deterioration of food security, and the binational mixed migration issue, has worsened the humanitarian situation further in 2015.
Syria
News and Press ReleaseStatement by Mr. Yacoub El Hillo, the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria and Mr. Kevin Kennedy, the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Crisis in Syria, on the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action [EN/AR]
Damascus and Amman, 4 April 2016 Today, the United Nations marks the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This year’s theme is ‘Mine Action is Humanitarian Action’ in...
oPt
News and Press ReleaseUN Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Development Activities calls for respect for Palestinians’ Freedom of Movement
Jerusalem, 1 April 2016 Today, humanitarian and development actors, including UN agencies, are joining thousands of Palestinian and international runners in the annual Palestine Marathon, taking...
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseUnder-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien Statement to the Security Council on South Sudan New York, 31 March 2016
CHECKED AGAINST DELIVERY Mr. President, Thank you for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. When I briefed the Council last month, I drew...