(Kinshasa, 13 mars 2018). Le chef de l’aide humanitaire de l’ONU , Mark Lowcock, et la Ministre du Commerce extérieur et de la Coopération au développement du Royaume des Pays-Bas, Sigrid Kaag, ont...
Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseLe chef de l’aide humanitaire de l'ONU et le Royaume des Pays-Bas appellent au soutien international urgent pour répondre aux besoins humanitaires en République démocratique du Congo
Ukraine
News and Press ReleaseUN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Neal Walker - Statement on humanitarian impact of continued shelling near the Donetsk Filter Station [EN/UK]
(KYIV, 14 March 2018) – I am deeply concerned that water treatment workers and critical infrastructure continue to be targeted in eastern Ukraine’s armed conflict. It is unacceptable that in the last...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseUN Humanitarian Chief and Dutch Minister call for urgent international support to meet spiralling humanitarian needs in DR Congo
More than 13 million people in DRC need help, with more than 4.6 million children acutely malnourished. Epidemics are spreading, including the worst outbreak of cholera in 15 years.
Ethiopia
News and Press ReleaseEthiopia: Government and partners launch the humanitarian and disaster resilience plan (HDRP) for 2018
US$1.66 billion urgently needed to address food and non-food needs for 7.88 million people (Addis Ababa, 13 March 2018): The Government of Ethiopia and humanitarian partners today launched the...
oPt
News and Press ReleaseExceptional allocation of US$30 million from the UN’S Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will sustain UNRWA’S life-saving work
The funds will enable UNRWA to continue life-saving food assistance through in-kind vouchers and cash for work opportunities for more than 600,000 refugees.
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseAvis aux médias: Visite du Chef de L’humanitaire de L’ONU en République Démocratique du Congo - 11 au 13 mars 2018
QUI : Mark Lowcock, Secrétaire général adjoint des Nations Unies aux affaires humanitaires et Coordonnateur des secours d’urgence QUOI : Mission en République démocratique du Congo QUAND : 11 au 13...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseMedia Advisory: Humanitarian Chief to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo 11-13 March 2018
WHO: Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator WHAT: Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo WHEN: 11-13 March 2018 WHERE: Kinshasa,...
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseHumanitarian Coordinator calls for urgent action to avert worsening food crisis in South Sudan
Leer was one of two counties hit by famine in 2017. The situation remains fragile, with about 85% of the population set to reach IPC 3 and 4 food insecurity conditions by end-April.
Somalia
News and Press ReleaseDonors agree measures to prevent famine in Somalia in 2018
Somalia’s partners have committed some $350 million to the humanitarian response for 2018 as an estimated 5.4 million people, including 2.8 million children, need assistance.
Somalia
News and Press ReleaseLondon Conference: High-Level Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Somalia, 6 March 2018
PEOPLE IN NEED 5.4M PEOPLE TARGETED 4.7M FUNDING REQUIREMENTS (JAN-JUN 2018) 717M (US$) The 2017 Somalia Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) received about 68 per cent of the funds requested, which...