The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have formalized an agreement for a US$20 million contribution from the UAE to support UNHCR’s humanitarian operations in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
The agreement, signed by Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for International Development Affairs in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and Mark Manly, Head of Donor Relations and Resource Mobilization Services at UNHCR, aims to enhance living conditions and safety for displaced persons and refugees.
The funds will be used to improve shelter, healthcare, and basic services for thousands of displaced individuals in both Sudan and South Sudan.
“Our commitment to humanitarian causes is reinforced through strategic partnerships such as this one with UNHCR,”
stated Nusseibeh.
“Together, we can make a significant impact on the ground in Sudan, providing relief and hope to the most vulnerable. We remain steadfast in standing with the people of Sudan during this crisis.”
Filippo Grandi highlighted the urgency of the situation:
“The people of Sudan are enduring the dreadful consequences of this brutal war and need urgent support. State contributions are essential in providing much-needed lifesaving humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in Sudan forced to flee.”
This contribution is part of the UAE’s broader commitment of $70 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan through UN agencies and humanitarian organizations. It forms a significant portion of the $100 million pledge made by the UAE in April at the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries, bringing the total UAE aid to Sudan over the past decade to more than $3.5 billion.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
