Update on the Humanitarian Situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and in the Occupied Palestinian
New York
Agenda:
12:00 – 12:25 Update on Humanitarian Situation in the DPRK
Mr. Alf Blikberg, Humanitarian Affairs Officer in the Asia-Pacific Section of CRD, OCHA, will discuss the humanitarian situation in the DPRK and provide an update on the Overview Funding Document for 2012.
12:25 – 12:35 Update on Humanitarian Situation in the oPt
Ms. Janique Thoele, CRD Desk Officer for oPt, will provide an update on the humanitarian situation in the region.
12:35 – 12:55 Update on the Gaza Blockade in the oPt
Mr. David White, Country Director of CARE International, will provide an update on the Gaza Blockade in the occupiecd Palestinian territory and on his recent discussions with key players on this issue.
12:55 - 13:00 Q & A and Discussion
Christelle Loupforest, will facilitate a Q&A session on the humanitarian situation in DPRK and oPt.
13:00 -13:30 OCHA Animated Film on "Sahel" and Briefing Update on World Humanitarian Day 2012
Meeting Documents
Update on Humanitarian Situation in the DPRK
DPRK The people of DPRK suffer from chronic food insecurity, poor health care, political and economic isolation and natural disasters. The UN has unveiled a plan to meet the humanitarian needs in the DPRK, and has presented an Overview Funding Document for 2012 to the international donor community, in order to respond to the humanitarian challenges.
Update on Humanitarian Situation in the oPt
Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) One of the main challenges to humanitarian assistance in the oPt is limited humanitarian access and movement. Blockades in the region remain as physical obstacles to movement in and out of the oPt, restricting humanitarian response and coordination agreements. CARE international and other NGOs are calling for a lifting of the blockade. Additionally, violence threaten the security of the population and disrupt social services.
Update on the Gaza Blockade in the oPt
Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) One of the main challenges to humanitarian assistance in the oPt is limited humanitarian access and movement. Blockades in the region remain as physical obstacles to movement in and out of the oPt, restricting humanitarian response and coordination agreements. CARE international and other NGOs are calling for a lifting of the blockade. Additionally, violence threaten the security of the population and disrupt social services.