Juba, 19 August 2013: Today we are part of a global commemoration marking the work of humanitarian staff across the world. We also pay tribute to our colleagues who have lost their lives while...
Press releases and statements
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News and Press ReleaseMessage from the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Mr Toby Lanzer: World Humanitarian Day
World
News and Press ReleaseWorld Humanitarian Day: an international day to celebrate the humanitarian spirit [EN/AR/ES/FR/PT]
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Events are being held in more than 50 cities around the world to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. Today also sees the official start of a global campaign called “The World Needs More ___”.
World
News and Press ReleaseDía Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria: Las Naciones Unidas, Organizaciones de Ayuda, Artistas Internacionales y Marcas Lanzan Campaña Global
(Nueva York, 18 de agosto de 2013) El 19 de agosto marca el lanzamiento de una nueva campaña global para el Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria. La campaña de este año, “El Mundo Necesita Más__”...
World
News and Press ReleaseJournée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire: l’ONU, les ONG, les personnalités et marques internationales lancent une campagne mondiale
(New York, Dimanche 18 Août 2013) Le 19 août marque le lancement d’une nouvelle campagne pour la Journée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire. Cette année les mots viendront en aide aux communautés...
World
News and Press ReleaseWorld Humanitarian Day: United Nations, Aid Organizations, International Entertainers and Brands Launch Global Campaign [EN/AR]
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(New York,18 August 2013) August 19 th sees the launch of anew global campaign for World Humanitarian Day. This year’scampaign, ‘The World Needs More__’ , turns people’s words into real support for...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseLaissez les humanitaires venir en aide aux populations en danger
A l’occasion de la journée mondiale de l’humanitaire, le HCR, le PAM, UNICEF et OCHA rappellent combien il est important de maintenir l’accès aux populations en détresse.
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseUN’s Emergency Fund Releases Additional US$6 Million for Jonglei
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CERF has approved additional allocation to help people affected by hostilities in Pibor County, in addition to the $5.5 million allocated for aid there in June this year.
World
News and Press ReleaseWorld Humanitarian Day 2013: New global campaign to be launched
Every year, on 19 August, the UN and its humanitarian partners remember all those aid workers who have lost their lives while trying to help people in need.
Sudan
News and Press ReleaseClose to 150,000 people affected by heavy flooding across Sudan
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More rains are expected in the coming days and the estimated number of affected people is likely to rise further as rains continue and as more information becomes available.
World
News and Press ReleaseHelping Hands: World Humanitarian Day Africa 2013
Through the 'Helping Hands' Initiative, the African Union Commission and its partners seek to recognize the efforts of African humanitarian heroes and heroines by providing a platform for illuminating their efforts.