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Floods driven by have ravaged Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and other parts of East Africa, causing significant loss of life and disruption.

We're working with partners and local authorities to intensify relief efforts and remain steadfast to support those most vulnerable.

Floods driven by #ElNiño have ravaged Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and other parts of East Africa, causing significant loss of life and disruption. We're working with partners and local authorities to intensify relief efforts and remain steadfast to support those most vulnerable.
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Another dark day for the humanitarian community in .

The killing of aid workers is unconscionable. Those who risk everything to help others must be protected.

Humanitarian workers are .

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is intensifying weather extremes, affecting 30M people in Southern Africa with the harshest mid-season drought in over a century.

I’ve allocated $13.5M from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to bolster early action & response and enhance community resilience against the climate crisis.

#ElNiño is intensifying weather extremes, affecting 30M people in Southern Africa with the harshest mid-season drought in over a century. I’ve allocated $13.5M from @UNCERF to bolster early action & response and enhance community resilience against the climate crisis.
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Central and northern regions of are currently grappling with two simultaneous crises: a sharp deterioration of food insecurity levels, and the arrival of 70,000 refugees
fleeing from neighbouring countries.

I'm allocating $11M from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to address this dual crisis.

Central and northern regions of #Mali are currently grappling with two simultaneous crises: a sharp deterioration of food insecurity levels, and the arrival of 70,000 refugees fleeing from neighbouring countries. I'm allocating $11M from @UNCERF to address this dual crisis.
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Decades of conflict have displaced 7.2M people in .

To avert a humanitarian catastrophe, we need urgent action to close the funding gap, secure unimpeded access, and above all, the political will to end the violence once and for all.

Statement by @IASCCH principals:

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More than ever, I believe it is time for a step change in how we deliver humanitarian assistance.

I shared some thoughts on how we can do that with participants in this year’s Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week .

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Half the population of the Central African Republic - or 2.8 million people - need humanitarian aid.

I thank UN Humanitarian's Donor Support Group for taking the time to travel to CAR to learn about their needs, the importance of additional support and the value of the CERF - The UN's emergency fund & PooledFunds_OCHA

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An escalation of hostilities in 's El Fasher would be catastrophic.

Civilians there are already struggling to survive hunger & deprivation.

They must be spared from violence.

I call on the parties to protect civilians & ensure safe passage for those who flee to safety.

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Joyce Msuya(@JoyceMsuya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In my visit to last year, I saw firsthand the immense challenges - nearly 1 in 4 Congolese faces acute hunger.

Yet, their astonishing resilience shines through. They deserve peace & prosperity that reflect this richly abundant land.

My remarks: bit.ly/3UwPKSt

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Afghanistan
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine
Yemen

We've seen time and again how explosive weapons in populated areas kill and destroy.

The declaration, aimed at restricting their use, is crucial now more than ever.

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1 year ago, 80+ States committed to restricting the use of in populated areas.

Endorsing & implementing the declaration has never been more urgent.

Learn more ⬇️

OSLO

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Palestinian photojournalists have shared photos and testimonies reflecting the utter devastation and heartbreak unleashed by the brutal war on .

We cannot stand idly by in the face of this horrific suffering.

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Cholera is ravaging communities in .

Our response must be swift and effective.

Providing clean water, sanitation and health care is crucial to stem this tide.

Learn more about our ongoing efforts on the ground: bit.ly/3vY73Ch

Cholera is ravaging communities in #DRCongo. Our response must be swift and effective. Providing clean water, sanitation and health care is crucial to stem this tide. Learn more about our ongoing efforts on the ground: bit.ly/3vY73Ch
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Malnutrition and food insecurity in are worsening as the lean season approaches.

A cholera outbreak is spreading across the country.

Urgent, scaled-up funding for aid operations is critical - and a lifeline for millions of people.

Malnutrition and food insecurity in #Yemen are worsening as the lean season approaches. A cholera outbreak is spreading across the country. Urgent, scaled-up funding for aid operations is critical - and a lifeline for millions of people.
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In 🇸🇴, the effects of historic droughts & El Niño induced floods have fuelled an extreme cholera outbreak.

Martin Griffiths has allocated $2 million from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for the most vulnerable people.

Together, we

In #Somalia🇸🇴, the effects of historic droughts & El Niño induced floods have fuelled an extreme cholera outbreak. ‌@UNReliefChief has allocated $2 million from @UNCERF to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for the most vulnerable people. Together, we #InvestInHumanity
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The flash appeal seeks to address urgent needs for over 3 million people in the OPT, most of whom are in .

While needs are extensive, we focus on what is achievable in our current context.

We are calling for funding as well as improvements in access and security.

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Excellent visit to Bria 🇨🇫 with the UN Humanitarian Donor Support Group.

I had the opportunity to meet with displaced & returning communities, & with the dedicated colleagues on site who work tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to the people who need it the most.

Excellent visit to Bria 🇨🇫 with the @UNOCHA Donor Support Group. I had the opportunity to meet with displaced & returning communities, & with the dedicated colleagues on site who work tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to the people who need it the most. #InvestInHumanity
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Joyce Msuya(@JoyceMsuya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over 21 million Ethiopians are in need of humanitarian assistance caused by back-to-back climate shocks and devastating conflict.

Today, I urged leaders to unite and cease the small window of opportunity to prevent further deterioration.

Together, we can turn this tide.

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