UN allocates 160 mln USD for humanitarian aid in 12 humanitarian countries, regions
Summary
The United Nations has released 160 million dollars in emergency funding to support life-saving aid in 12 countries and regions facing severe humanitarian needs. The money will help reach vulnerable people, including persons with disabilities, across crises in Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen and other emergency zones.
Key Points
- The UN has allocated 160 million U.S. dollars in emergency funding for humanitarian assistance in 12 countries and regions.
- The Central Emergency Response Fund designated 150 million dollars for countries including Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen and the occupied Palestinian territory.
- An additional 10 million dollars will support people with disabilities and make aid more accessible and inclusive.
- UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher urged political action to open access and remove obstacles to delivering aid.
