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#Palestinian children in #Gaza and the West Bank face a dire #humanitarian situation of unprecedented magnitude. Severe #food insecurity affects 9 in 10 children in the Gaza Strip, and approximately 17,000 children are unaccompanied or have been separated from their parents. To help galvanize action around the issue, the EU Delegation, along with the Missions of Jordan and Belgium, launched a joint "𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮". Nearly 60 UN member states have already expressed support for the 5-point action plan which aims to increase humanitarian support for Palestinian children. Find out if your country has joined and learn more. https://lnkd.in/euXFsrVr European External Action Service | European Commission | Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva | #EUHumanitarianAid

🌍 Honoring World Humanitarian Day 2024: Act for Humanity 🌍 Today, as we celebrate World Humanitarian Day 2024, under the theme "Act for Humanity," we are reminded of the vital role humanitarians play in our global community. This day underscores the imperative of protecting and treating civilians and humanitarian workers with dignity and respect, especially in conflict zones. For world governments, this means 🤔: - Strengthening Protections : Implementing and enforcing policies that safeguard humanitarian workers and civilians from violence and exploitation during conflicts. - Ensuring Access : Guaranteeing safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid organizations to deliver essential services and support to affected populations. - Promoting Accountability: Holding perpetrators of violence against humanitarian workers accountable, and supporting international laws that protect these brave individuals. What can we do to support this cause 🤔? - Advocate for Policy Change : Push for stronger international frameworks and national policies that enhance the safety of humanitarians. - Raise Awareness : Educate others about the risks faced by humanitarian workers and the importance of their mission. - Support Humanitarian Organizations : Contribute to and collaborate with organizations working on the ground in conflict zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and the DRC. Let’s stand together to ensure that those who dedicate their lives to helping others are protected and supported in their crucial work. #WorldHumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity #HumanitarianAid #Peace #GlobalSupport #ProtectHumanitarians #ConflictZones #Gaza #Ukraine #DRC

In the midst of so many conflicts happening globally, we must not forget the suffering that is happening in #Sudan. The last 9 months have brought more untold pain for the vulnerable communities in the region, with over 9,000 people killed, 7.3 million people displaced and over 24.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid. There are reports of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Spreading of serious illnesses and diseases. A whole generation of Sudanese children at risk of missing out on education. Lasting political solution is needed. Let’s end this term “forgotten war”. #SudanConflict #SudanCrisis

✨ 📣 A new independent #evaluation into the response of #IASC Member Organizations and their in-country partners to the #humanitarian crisis in Northern #Ethiopia finds that although critical aid was delivered, the collective response to the needs of people in Northern Ethiopia was not adequate. https://lnkd.in/eVHy2HiY   This is an independent assessment of the humanitarian response to the crisis in the three northern regions of Ethiopia between November 2020 and April 2023. It finds that external factors—including an extensive blockade of the Tigray region—greatly impacted operations, with serious implications for both affected people and humanitarian staff. It notes the perseverance of IASC members and partners in delivering critical aid in extremely difficult conditions. However, it also found that humanitarian leadership within Ethiopia was ineffective, and that the response was not sufficiently underpinned by humanitarian principles.    📑 Read the full report here: 👉https://lnkd.in/e4vBt9Ga 👈 Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Mervat Shelbaya United Nations OCHA Ramiz Alakbarov Robert McCouch Kerry Albright Michele Tarsilla, Ph.D. in Evaluation Carlotta Tincati

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by numerous challenges, leading to immense hardships for its people, particularly in the eastern part of the country. Conflict, political instability, and resource exploitation have left many in dire circumstances, forcing them to flee their homes in search of safety and stability. In the eastern regions of the DRC, populations have endured years of violence perpetrated by various armed groups, including the notorious M23 rebels, often with alleged support from neighboring Rwanda. These conflicts have resulted in widespread displacement, with millions forced to become refugees within their own country or seek asylum in neighboring nations and beyond. Despite the immense suffering faced by the Congolese people, the response from global humanitarian services and peacekeeping efforts has often fallen short. Many have remained silent or ineffective in addressing the root causes of the conflict and providing meaningful assistance to those in need. The Congolese people have shown remarkable hospitality and resilience, welcoming refugees and offering them shelter and support despite their own struggles. However, the ongoing exploitation of the DRC's rich natural resources by both internal and external actors continues to fuel conflict and exacerbate the suffering of its people. It is imperative that the international community, including powerful nations such as the USA, France, Canada, and Europe, take decisive action to end support for rebel groups and address the underlying issues driving conflict in the region. Diplomatic efforts must prioritize the peace and stability of the eastern DRC, ensuring that its resources are managed responsibly for the benefit of all its citizens. By promoting a "win-win" diplomatic approach and holding accountable those who perpetrate violence and exploit the DRC's resources, there is hope for a brighter future for the people of the Kivu region and beyond. It's time for the world to stand in solidarity with the Congolese people and work towards lasting peace and prosperity for all. #DRC #USA #UNICEF #ECHOpeacetoeveryone

ONCE AGAIN IT SEEMS THAT NO ONE KNOWS WHAT TO DO! THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION THEREFORE REMAINS THE NCBP AND I. ANY OTHER VOLUNTEERS? NO? THEN FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, LET'S GET GOING! THERE IS A PROFOUND WORLD MINDSET DYSFUNCTION THAT CAN ONLY BE SUSTAINABLY SOLVED THROUGH INTERFACE GOVERNANCE. RESHARING AND LIKING MY POST BELOW IS NOT ENOUGH TO CATALYSE GLOBAL ACTION! We need full support from ALL NATIONS!!! See 👇: I am not imagining things but there clearly is an overwhelming worldwide plebiscite for the following: 1. https://lnkd.in/erHnd4rT 2. https://lnkd.in/ehuS9eXj 3. https://lnkd.in/e6kDYAws 4. https://lnkd.in/eThHWCFd 5. https://lnkd.in/e6-q-Vr9 6. https://lnkd.in/dnCVjBtd 7. https://lnkd.in/eamkZ2ek 8. https://lnkd.in/eCn_-HfX 9. https://lnkd.in/eHZhuDZZ 10. Difference between the WEF & the NCBP! https://lnkd.in/eK3qBB_f WHO or WHAT can bring back peace to the world? Is there anyone else among the eight billion minus one human beings on this planet? There is? WHO? There isn't? Then I respectfully ask for World politico-financial support to rethink the world together. Then NATO would not be needed anymore.

Yesterday, I attended the "IHSA: Annual Lecture on War and Humanity." While listening to the speakers, I began to write the following.   I believe that humanitarian response is about saving lives and alleviating the suffering. Evacuating people to a peaceful place with sufficient supplies (like water, medicine, and food) and access to sanitarians, power, etc., should be a high priority. Population movement outside a conflict area for the short- or longer-term could help provide the immediate humanity framework. I worked in a healthcare service for refugees in Kutupalong, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, in 2018.  I provided basic supplies to refugees while they temporarily stayed in a camp in Germany in 2015. In Syria, I met people who searched for a dignified and safe life for themselves and their loved ones in 2019-2021. 🙏 I understand that displacement and relocation from your land and home can be traumatic and create circumstances where a return can be difficult, if not impossible.  Nevertheless, when hostility and violence cannot stop via a peace agreement between the parties and with mediation or intervention from external actors, the movement of civilians to safety could be necessary.  How much shall a population be ready to cope with to achieve justice, human rights, and dignity? When does the global society's obligation begin and stop in the efforts to help and support the many who have left their lives behind in the pursuit of survival under unknown conditions? 

BREAKING: In a joint statement, 17 NGOs call on EU and Member States to sustain vital UNRWA funding. "This is a moment of reckoning for the EU as a humanitarian leader & critical donor for Gaza crisis" says Niamh Nic Carthaigh from the Plan International EU Office. “Any further cuts to UNRWA funding would be an effective death sentence for civilians trapped in Gaza and the region who rely on the agency for their survival. With a population facing starvation and two million people in need of life-saving assistance, over half of them children, ensuring UNRWA can continue providing aid is more vital than ever. So too is the need to ramp up the wider humanitarian response and ensure an immediate and permanent ceasefire. The world is watching, and bold leadership from the EU is urgently required.” Full statement: https://lnkd.in/eYjVXSe6 

🌍 On the #InternationalDayofPeace, the #Justice4Yemen Pact, along with other NGOs, urgently calls for an end to the conflict in Yemen, which has persisted for nearly a decade. This war has resulted in over 250,000 lives lost and displaced 4.5 million individuals. With 4.5 million children out of school, the #humanitariancrisis is severe, and women and children face significant #inequality and exclusion from peace processes. An immediate ceasefire and direct dialogue are essential. All parties must respect #humanrights and ensure civilian protection. Incorporating #transitionaljustice is crucial for accountability and #justice for victims. The international community must prioritize economic recovery to restore services, stabilize the currency, and create job opportunities for youth. Key recommendations include: - Declaring a ceasefire - Promoting #transitionaljustice - Revitalizing the economy - Involving women and youth in #peace efforts - Establishing independent international committees to investigate war crimes Now is the time for #peace. Yemen's future depends on stability and coexistence. To read the full statement, visit: https://lnkd.in/exda_T33 #Yemen #Peace #HumanRights #TransitionalJustice #Justice4YemenPact