(Kinshasa, 3 October 2014): The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Moustapha Soumaré, has allocated USD 2.56 million from the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) to fight...
Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseHumanitarian Fund releases USD 2.5 million to join the Government’s efforts to fight Ebola in Equateur Province [EN/FR]
Myanmar + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseFinding a just and equitable solution to Rakhine’s citizenship crisis essential for long-term peace and prosperity in Myanmar
(New York, 3 October 2014): Senior United Nations Humanitarian and Development officials said today they had seen appalling human suffering but also signs of hope during a recent visit to Rakhine...
CAR
News and Press ReleaseDéclaration de la Coordonnatrice humanitaire principale en République centrafricaine, 02 octobre 2014 [FR/SG]
(Bangui, 02 octobre 2014): La Coordonnatrice humanitaire principale en République Centrafricaine (RCA), Claire Bourgeois, condamne les nouvelles violences qui se sont produites contre les civils...
Tajikistan
News and Press ReleaseREACT Bulletin - September 2014
Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense Celebrates 20 Years. On 14 August 2014 the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense of Tajikistan (CoES) celebrated 20 years since its...
Gambia
News and Press ReleasePoor prospects for harvest due to late rains in The Gambia
Chronically underfunded humanitarian response in Gambia requires urgent food assistance for 200,000 vulnerable adults and acutely malnourished children.
Syria + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseUN Humanitarian Chief Welcomes Qatar’s Generous Contribution to Humanitarian Funds Helping Syrians in Need
(New York, 29 September 2014) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Meraikhi of the Ministry of Foreign...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseUpdate on the ebola virus disease in DRC, No.13, 29 September 2014–7pm [EN/FR]
Coordination/ Keys developments 8 health personnel h ave died of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) since the outbreak of the epidemic . On 28 Sept ember, the total number of cases i s(see table above for...
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseInternational community calls on leaders of South Sudan to put their people first and end the conflict
(New York, 25 September 2014) Millions of people hit by conflict and severe food insecurity need urgent help in South Sudan. World leaders, aid chiefs and other senior representatives came together...
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseOnline system enhances transparency of humanitarian financing in South Sudan
(Juba, 25 September 2014): So far in 2014, donors have contributed close to US$1.2 billion for humanitarian action in South Sudan, including over $980 million for projects in the South Sudan Crisis...
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseHumanitarian community in South Sudan launches planning for 2015
(Juba, 24 September 2014) United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations are launching the planning for the 2015 aid operation in South Sudan at the beginning of October. The planning is...