Fast and flexible, the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) was set up to promote swift, coordinated action in humanitarian crises, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator told a High-level Pledging Event on Wednesday, adding: “It has more than fulfilled its mission”. Marking CERF’s 15th anniversary, the event aimed to galvanize commitments to continue to meet increasingly complex […]
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Africa Free Trade Area, likely spur for growth and development
With productivity-boosting measures, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement could reduce poverty and inequality while spurring sustainable and inclusive growth, according to a report launched on Wednesday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD. The Economic Development in Africa Report 2021, underscores the importance of infrastructure financing that helps link up urban and […]
UNICEF launches record emergency appeal as escalating conflicts push millions to the brink
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday launched an appeal for a record $9.4 billion as attacks against children continue to rise. Close to 24,000 grave violations against youngsters were confirmed last year, or 72 violations a day, according to the agency, in its largest ever appeal for funding. The appeal is 31 per cent larger than last year’s campaign, as humanitarian needs continue to […]
Humanitarian Agencies Cannot Replace Role of States, Political Solutions in Handling Refugee Crisis, High Commissioner Tells Security Council
In the face of a slew of challenges, ranging from intractable conflicts to the climate emergency, strengthened multilateral action is needed to tackle the complex issues prompting migratory flows, Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, informed the Security Council today. “With such challenges, the multilateral system has never been so important; yet, the […]
Haramaya University has provided 1,200 quintals of improved wheat seeds to farmers
Haramaya University is working to alleviate the shortage of food in the country. As a result, the University has provided 1,200 quintals of improved Kingbird wheat variety seeds to farmers in 15 woredas of East Hararge Zone, aiming to support Irrigation Based Wheat Production initiative, December 4, 2021. Dr. Tesfaye Lema, Vice President for Research […]
Leadership and Communication skills training for female staffs
Leadership and Communication skills training was provided to forty one female leaders and staff at Haramaya University by the Women, Children and Youth Affairs Directorate, at Resource center on December 1 and 2, 2021. According to Kedija Abdulkadir, the University’s Women, Children and Youth Affairs Directorate Director, the University is working to enhance women’s communicative […]