Women and children face an ongoing risk of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by aid workers in countries with active humanitarian operations. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated factors contributing to SEA. In a context where humanitarian funds are limited, it's critical for the international community to be able to effectively identify, prevent, reduce and address incidents of SEA.
The Humanitarian Country Team in Yemen today released the 2022 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), seeking nearly $4.3 billion to reverse a steady deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The 2022 HRP targets 17.3 million out of the 23.4 million people in need of lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection services.
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW)
The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the Leading Edge Programme (LEP) and the largest event of its kind.
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) has formally adopted the Cash Coordination Model, setting out the structure, function, leadership and resourcing of cash coordination.
Today, Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator and Mr. David Beasley, Deputy Executive Director of World Food Programme (WFP) briefed United Nations Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Today, Mr. Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator briefed United Nations Security Council on Syria.
This virtual briefing was an opportunity to update Member States and partners on the current humanitarian needs in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
