Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, at the high-level pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), in New York today: Fifteen years ago, the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) was set up to promote swift, coordinated action in humanitarian […]
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UN Food Stocks Looted in N. Ethiopia; Some Aid Distribution Halted
The United Nations said Wednesday that large amounts of food supplies have been looted from their warehouses in northern Ethiopia, leading to the suspension of food distributions in two towns. “The World Food Program teams on the ground were not able to prevent the looting in the face of extreme intimidation, including staff being held […]
ECA Launches Reports to Further Advance Africa’s Integration, Transformation Agenda
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has launched reports to further advance Africa’s integration and transformation agenda. The joint virtual launch event of the 10th Edition of the Report on “Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA) X Theme “Africa’s Services trade liberalization and integration under the AfCFTA” and the Report on “Governing the […]
UN Emergency Response Fund provides ‘spark of hope’ for shared humanity
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 […]
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 […]