Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response - October to December 2016: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report has been developed collectively with humanitarian partners in the region to inform preparedness and advocacy efforts to mitigate and manage humanitarian risk in the Horn of Africa and Great … [Read more...] about Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response – October to December 2016
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Press statement by Peter Lundberg Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator A.I.
Press statement by Peter Lundberg Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator A.I.: Nigeria is facing the worst humanitarian crisis on the African continent. Currently up to 400,000 children face starvation and citizens suffer with little or no access to clean water, health, protection, education and food security. As I complete my first few weeks as the Deputy … [Read more...] about Press statement by Peter Lundberg Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator A.I.
Nigeria: ICRC President Maurer and Nigerian President Buhari discuss humanitarian needs
Nigeria: ICRC President Maurer and Nigerian President Buhari discuss humanitarian needs: Wrapping up a four-day visit to Nigeria, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, met today with Nigerian President Muhammedu Buhari. The two discussed the humanitarian situation in Nigeria, particularly in the conflict-affected North East. … [Read more...] about Nigeria: ICRC President Maurer and Nigerian President Buhari discuss humanitarian needs
Restoring a Political Process and Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Syria
Restoring a Political Process and Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Syria: In view of the continued escalation of the conflict in Syria, Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, held a round of telephone conversations today and yesterday with the main international and regional actors. She spoke to the … [Read more...] about Restoring a Political Process and Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Syria
Africa has some work to do before it starts its own humanitarian agency | The Conversation
Africa has some work to do before it starts its own humanitarian agency: Burundian refugees fleeing conflict at home gather on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kigoma region in western Tanzania. Thomas Mukoya/ReutersThe African Union (AU) has recognised that there needs to be an urgent response to the humanitarian crisis caused by millions of people being displaced on the … [Read more...] about Africa has some work to do before it starts its own humanitarian agency | The Conversation
