Humanitarian leaders have launched a $3.3 billion response plan in Ukraine for 2025 to assist 8.2 million impacted individuals. In Gaza, they are mobilizing aid in light of a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for safe access and accountability. Syria and Yemen face ongoing challenges, needing robust humanitarian efforts to address rising needs and support vulnerable populations.
Humanitarian leaders, including UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher and High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, convened in Kyiv to launch Ukraine’s humanitarian response plan for 2025. They have called for $3.3 billion to assist 8.2 million individuals affected by ongoing conflicts. Fletcher applauded local humanitarian workers for their relentless efforts amid harsh conditions, highlighting the dire impact of attacks on civilian infrastructure, which has hindered access to essential services like healthcare and education.
The humanitarian landscape remains critical across various regions, especially in Ukraine, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, and Yemen. Coordination between governments and humanitarian organizations is essential to address the needs arising from protracted conflicts. Key challenges include ensuring the safety and accessibility of aid, sufficient funding for operations, and the responsibility to uphold international humanitarian law in conflict zones.
The humanitarian response in Ukraine remains urgent as it enters a new year of conflict. In Gaza, the ceasefire has provided an opportunity for increased aid delivery, yet accessibility remains a concern. The situation in Syria necessitates ongoing support, while Yemen faces rising humanitarian needs. Continuous global support is paramount for these regions, all complex in their humanitarian challenges.
Original Source: www.unocha.org
