MANILA, 9 February 2021--In the provinces of Albay and Catanduanes, the United Nations (UN) Philippines is providing life-saving support that combines cash assistance, shelter repair, and water and...
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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Philippines
News and Press ReleaseUN’s integrated approach to humanitarian assistance in Albay and Catanduanes is strengthening recovery and resilience of typhoon-affected families
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseThe 2021 Humanitarian Response Plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo will provide urgent assistance to 9.6 million vulnerable people. A budget of US$1.98 billion will be required to meet these needs
With 5.2 million displaced persons, the DRC currently hosts the second largest number of internally displaced persons in the world. The country also hosts 527,000 refugees from neighbouring countries.
Burkina Faso + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseAvis Aux Medias - Visite du Coordonnateur Adjoint des Secours D’urgence Ramesh Rajasingham au Burkina Faso et au Senegal
QUI : Ramesh Rajasingham, Sous-Secrétaire général par intérim aux affaires humanitaires, et Coordonnateur adjoint des secours d’urgence QUOI : Visite au Burkina Faso et Sénégal QUAND : 8-12 février...
oPt
News and Press ReleaseUN reiterates its call for demolitions to end and for international law to be respected
On 1 and 3 February, 60 people, including 35 children, were displaced and their belongings seized or destroyed by Israeli forces. Among items seized were tents given as humanitarian assistance.
Burkina Faso + 1 more
News and Press ReleaseMedia Advisory - Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ramesh Rajasingham to Visit Burkina Faso and Senegal
WHO: Ramesh Rajasingham, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator WHAT: Mission to Burkina Faso and Senegal WHEN: 8-12 February 2021 WHERE:...
Niger
News and Press ReleaseFinancement humanitaire d'urgence et protection accrue de la population civile au Niger
Niger, 4 février 2021 - Le directeur adjoint de la division des opérations et du plaidoyer, David Carden, a lancé aujourd'hui un appel à un financement urgent pour répondre aux besoins humanitaires...
Niger
News and Press ReleaseLe Niger recherche 523,2 millions de dollars US pour assister 2,1 millions de personnes
(Niamey, le 4 février 2021), Le Premier Ministre, Chef du Gouvernement, SEM Brigi Rafini, a lancé ce jour un appel de fonds de 523,2 millions de dollars US, soit 261,6 milliards de FCFA pour apporter...
Niger
News and Press ReleaseUrgent humanitarian funding and greater protection of the civilian population needed in Niger
Niger, 4 February 2021 – Deputy Director of Operations and Advocacy Division, David Carden today called for urgent funding to meet the humanitarian needs of 2.1 million people in Niger. Niger is...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseLe Plan de réponse humanitaire pour la République démocratique du Congo pour 2021 prévoit d’offrir une assistance à 9,6 millions de personnes vulnérables. Un budget de 1,98 milliard de dollars américains devra être mobilisé pour répondre à ces besoins
Kinshasa, 04 février 2021. La République démocratique du Congo (RDC) continue de traverser une crise humanitaire complexe et profonde. Le nombre de personnes ayant besoin d’assistance et de...
Niger
News and Press ReleaseMedia Advisory - OCHA Deputy Director of Operations and Advocacy Division visits Niger
WHO: David Carden, Deputy Director of Operations and Advocacy Division WHAT: Mission to Niger WHEN: 30 January to 4 February 2021 WHERE: Niamey and Ouallam (Tillabéri region) The OCHA Deputy Director...