Media Advisory: High-Level Pledging Event for Sudan and the Region [EN/AR]

WHO: The United Nations and the Governments of Egypt, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the African Union, and the European Union

WHEN: Monday, 19 June 2023, from 15:00-18:00 (Geneva/Khartoum) / 09:00-12:00 (New York)

WHERE: Hybrid format – Palais des Nations, Geneva (Conference Room XVII), or watch live in English/French/Arabic at: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15oiw1qnu

Since conflict engulfed Sudan two months ago, the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has surged to 24.7 million – over half of the population. More than 2 million people have been displaced by the fighting, both inside Sudan and across its borders to neighbouring countries.

At the High-Level Pledging Event, Member States and other donors will announce financial commitments to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis and reiterate the need for the parties to the conflict in Sudan to adhere to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law.

To date, this year’s revised Humanitarian Response Plan for Sudan has received less than 16 per cent of the US$2.57 billion required, while the Regional Refugee Response Plan for $566.4 million is just 15 percent funded. Donors are encouraged to provide flexible and sustained financial support.

Speakers delivering remarks virtually include:

• H.E. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General (TBC)

• H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar

• H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• H.E. Mr. Sameh Hassan Shoukry Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt

• H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany (TBC)

• H.E. Mr. Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

• H.E. Prof. Julio Rakotonirina, Director of Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the African Union Commission

• Mr. Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

• Mr. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees

• Representatives of the Republic of the Sudan and Governments of refugee-hosting countries

• Representatives of civil society and first responders

For additional information:

• UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Geneva): Jens Laerke, laerke@un.org, +41 79 472 9750

Photos from Sudan and the region: https://unocha.canto.com/b/OMQBM