IASC Weekly (NY) - Update on the Humanitarian Situation in Colombia, Mali
New York
Agenda:
2:00 - 2:30 Update on the Humanitarian Situation in Colombia
Ms. Maria Jose Torres, the outgoing OCHA Head of Office in Colombia, will update on the humanitarian situation in Colombia.
2:30 - 2:45 Humanitarian Situation in Mali
Mr. Daniel Pfister, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, will give a debriefing on his recent mission to Mali.
2:45 - 3:00 Q & A and Discussion
Christelle Loupforest, Head of the IASC/ECHA Secretariat, will facilitate a Q&A session on the humanitarian situation in Colombia and Mali.
Meeting Documents
Update on the Humanitarian Situation in Colombia
Colombia: Violent conflict between Government and guerilla groups pressure the socio-political environment in Colombia, leading to significant displaced populations and exploitation of vulnerable groups. Despite a growing economy, Colombia is still affected by considerable gaps in social inequality and poverty. In addition, the region remains increasingly vulnerable to natural disaster such as floods and earthquakes. Watchlist Report on Children and Armed Conflict: Watchlist's latest report: No One to Trust: Children and Armed Conflict in Colombia,focusses on the forced recruitment of girls and boys into Colombia’s ongoing decades-long civil war. Children are subjected to acts of killing, sexual violence, and attacks against schools. The report indicates an estimated 3.9 million – 5.3 million internally displaced people in Colombia are under 18 years of age.
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Humanitarian Situation in Mali
Mali: Droughts and violent conflict between armed forces remain ongoing concerns in Mali, leading to distinct food-insecurity throughout the country. National assessments indicate up to 4.6 million people in Mali are vulnerable to food insecurity. Within Mali, it is estimated that 165,257 remain displaced; over 200,000 are refugees scattered in neighbouring countries.
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