Kampala, 10 December 2007 - The Government and humanitarian community in Uganda today launched the 2008 Consolidated Appeal for Uganda (CAP 2008), which seeks US$ 373,943,491 to address emergency...
Press releases and statements
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Press releases and statements
DR Congo + 3 more
News and Press ReleaseUS$ 374 million needed for humanitarian and recovery assistance to Uganda in 2008
Zimbabwe + 14 more
News and Press ReleaseUN Secretary-General seeks $3.8 billion for 25 million people in 24 countries in 2008
(Geneva: 10 December 2007): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for $3.8 billion to provide urgent support to 25 million people in humanitarian emergencies in 24 countries...
Sudan
News and Press ReleasePress conference by the ERC Khartoum, Sudan - 02 Dec 2007
Transcript RC/HC Spokesperson Orla Clinton: Welcome ladies and gentlemen, we apologize for the delay. The ERC will give you a brief summary of the visit and then will take some questions. 1. Briefing...
Chad + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseInsecurity threatens humanitarian aid in Chad
(New York, 5 December 2007): The humanitarian community in Chad is deeply concerned about the impact of the ongoing fighting in the east of the country on their ability to provide aid to over 230,000...
Somalia
News and Press ReleaseUSG visits newly displaced Somalis from Mogadishu on mission to Afgooye
(New York/Nairobi, 3 December 2007): John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, returned from a one-day trip to Somalia today, on...
Bangladesh
News and Press ReleaseNew assessments reveal an even grimmer reality in Bangladesh
(New York, 3 December): Most recent humanitarian reports from Bangladesh, which was struck by Cyclone Sidr over two weeks ago, indicate that the impact of the storm on local populations and their...
Sudan
News and Press ReleaseSudan: UN humanitarian chief calls for improved cooperation to expedite assistance to Darfur
(New York/Khartoum, 2 December 2007): John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, concluded a four-day visit to Sudan on Sunday,...
Ethiopia + 3 more
News and Press ReleaseOCHA Pastoralists Voices, Volume 1, Issue 1 - Nov 2007
In this issue - African Union Awaits approval of a specialist Taskforce on a Pastoral Policy Framework for Africa. - Fact and Figures on Pastoralism in Africa. - Engaging Pastoralists in Formulating...
Sudan
News and Press ReleaseSudan: IDPs want security before returning to home areas
(New York, 30 November 2007): John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, travelled to south Darfur Friday and met with internally...
Sudan
News and Press ReleaseUN humanitarian chief starts Sudan visit
(New York, 29 November 2007): John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Khartoum, Sudan on Wednesday night to begin a...