John Ging reiterates the importance of the neutral role the UN plays in delivering aid in Syria: “Almost half the food assistance is delivered in disputed or Opposition-controlled areas. No funding is provided directly to the Syrian Government.”
Press releases and statements
The UN Under-Secretary-General, Martin Griffith takes questions from the press in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, after the devastating earthquake in February 2023.
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Syria + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseOCHA operations director: Humanitarians must have access to make sure aid reaches Syrians in desperate need [EN/AR]
Mali
News and Press ReleaseLes acteurs humanitaires et le gouvernement du Mali demandent 370 millions de dollars pour les besoins du pays en 2013
(Bamako, 29 janvier 2013): Les agences humanitaires et le gouvernement du Mali ont demandé aujourd'hui plus de 370 millions de dollars pour apporter en 2013 une aide d’urgence à près de 4,3 millions...
Mali
News and Press ReleaseHumanitarian partners and the Government of Mali requesting US$370 million for needs in 2013
(Bamako, 29 January 2013): Humanitarian agencies and the Government of Mali requested over US$370 million today to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to nearly 4.3 million people in Mali. Mali is...
Afghanistan
News and Press ReleaseThe humanitarian community appeals for US $ 471 million in assistance for Afghanistan in 2013
The priorities for humanitarian response in 2013 are to provide more assistance to the displaced, minimize the human impact of natural disasters and secure better access to people in need. According to Mark Bowden, Humanitarian Coordinator, "The 2012 appeal was only 48% funded, which was disappointing, and we require a more robust response this year."
Philippines
News and Press ReleaseGovernment of Philippines and Humanitarian Partners call for additional $48 million for communities devastated by Typhoon Pablo
The typhoon caused immense destruction in the Philippines, and close to 850,000 people remain displaced. The need for support in the coming months is critical.
Philippines
News and Press ReleaseStatement at the presentation of the "Revised Typhoon Bopha/Pablo Response – Action Plan for Recovery" - UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Phlippines Luiza Carvalho
Friday, 25 January 2013, Manila Checked against delivery Extract In the weeks since Pablo hit Southern Mindanao the breadth and extension of the damage has become even clearer. More than one month...
Syria + 4 more
News and Press ReleaseStatement to the press on the situation in Syria - Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos
"We need more people, we need more partners, and we need to be able to deliver more quickly," said Valerie Amos at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stressing that four million people needed help, two million were internally displaced, and 400,000 out of 500,000 Palestinian refugees had been affected.
Philippines
News and Press ReleaseMedia Advisory: Government of Philippines and humanitarian partners seek continued assistance for communities devastated by Typhoon Bopha/Pablo
WHO: Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman and Ms. Luiza Carvalho, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) for the Philippines. Other speakers to be confirmed. WHAT:...
oPt
News and Press ReleaseUSD 401 million required to fund relief efforts for vulnerable Palestinians in 2013
The humanitarian Consolidated Appeal (CAP) was launched in Ramallah today and seeks $401 million to fund relief efforts for vulnerable Palestinians in 2013.
World + 12 more
News and Press ReleaseUN Emergency Fund gives US$100 million to poorly funded humanitarian crises
A third of all CERF funds are earmarked each year for underfunded emergencies to help improve the balance of global humanitarian aid distribution.