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Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | May 13, 2024

South Africa Extends Condolences to the People of Afghanistan

The Government and the people of South Africa stand in solidarity with those affected by this tragedy and laud the emergency rescue and medical personnel in their tireless rescue efforts

The South African Government has learnt with sadness of devastating floods in northern Afghanistan that have claimed more than 300 lives. The Government and the people of South Africa stand in solidarity with those affected by this tragedy and laud the emergency rescue and medical personnel in their tireless rescue efforts.…

Source: UN News | Dec 22, 2023

Dengue spike fuels concerns of public health threat in previously untouched countries: World Health Organization (WHO)

This year's surprising spike in dengue infections globally represents a potentially high public health threat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday

The warning came as WHO reported more than five million dengue infections and 5,000 deaths from the disease worldwide this year. Briefing journalists at the UN in Geneva, Dr. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO Team Lead on Arboviruses, said that the threat required “the maximal attention and response from all levels” of the UN…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) | Dec 11, 2023

United Nations (UN) launches $46 billion appeal for 2024 as global humanitarian outlook remains bleak

Aid organizations have addressed this needs-and-resources gap in their 2024 response plans

Conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies are wreaking havoc in communities around the world. Nearly 181 million people in 72 countries are targeted to receive humanitarian aid and protection next year; 128 million people received life-saving assistance in 2023, but a growing funding gap meant that support was cut back…

Source: Save the Children | Nov 20, 2023

33 children born into hunger every minute in 2023 – Save The Children

Africa and Asia account for 95% of the world’s undernourished births in 2023

New Save the Children analysis found that more than 17.6 million children will be born into hunger in 2023, one-fifth more children than a decade ago; Findings reveal that the number of children born into hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is highest since records began; Sifa *,…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Jul 10, 2023

International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls for longterm renewal of Black Sea Grain Deal

The International Rescue Committee is calling for a long term renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to maintain this lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity

As the Black Sea Grain Initiative’s expiration date of July 17 nears, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is cautioning of catastrophic ripple effects for the world's most food insecure should a deal not be reached. The initiative, lasting nearly one year and two renewals later, has stabilised global food prices…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Dec 14, 2022

Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan top International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Emergency Watchlist 2023

The Emergency Watchlist shows record levels of humanitarian need in 2022 and real peril ahead for 2023

Climate, economic turmoil and conflict deepen humanitarian crises worldwide: Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan top IRC’s list of countries most at risk of deteriorating humanitarian crises in 2023; IRC analysis finds the guardrails designed to protect against humanitarian crises are being weakened and dismantled by three main accelerators - conflict, climate…

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- Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, briefs a UN Security Council meeting on women and peace and security
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Source: UN News | Mar 09, 2022

Investing in women’s empowerment yields major peace, prosperity dividend, Security Council hears

The UN Women chief explained that patterns of exclusion, discrimination and antiquated gender norms keep women away from employment

Investing in women’s economic empowerment yields enormous dividends for peace and prosperity, the head of UN Women told the Security Council on Tuesday, stressing that countries where women are economically marginalized and shut out of the workforce are much more likely to go to war. “We have an opportunity to do things differently in…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Mar 07, 2022

COVID-19 two years on: A new normal for some while millions still at risk, warns Red Cross Red Crescent

Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers are working around the clock to bridge the equity gap

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, as many countries are declaring the crisis chapter over, millions of lives are still at stake. Much of the world lacks the high vaccination coverage, strong healthcare systems or testing capacities to be able to transition to “a new normal”. Until everyone has access…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Jan 31, 2022

Assistant Foreign Minister Meets British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa

Bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of development, were reviewed, and preparations were also discussed for the first Qatar-UK strategic dialogue

HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Monday with HE British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly. During the meeting, bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of development,…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Jan 18, 2022

Secretary Blinken’s Virtual Meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Griffiths And President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Maurer

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met virtually with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer about efforts to strengthen the provision of urgently needed humanitarian assistance and other activities supporting basic…

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