UN warns of escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
November 05, 2024 | United Nations, Federal
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In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, where support for affected populations is urgently needed. The World Health Organization and the Ministry of Public Health inaugurated a new trauma and burn management unit at the Turkish Trauma and Emergency Hospital in Sidon. A humanitarian convoy successfully delivered a month’s worth of medical supplies and hygiene kits to health care centers in the Balbek Lehi, Hermel area. However, concerns were raised about the increasing demand for food, medicine, and shelter amid rising hostilities.
The humanitarian appeal launched in early October for $426 million is currently only 19% funded, with just $80 million received. Officials emphasized the need for countries to convert pledges into cash quickly to sustain the response. The UN Children's Fund is working to facilitate the return to learning for approximately 387,000 children, while the World Food Programme has reached 2 million vulnerable individuals through emergency assistance.
Additionally, UNESCO is collaborating with Lebanon's director general of antiquities to protect cultural heritage, including creating an inventory of artifacts from key historical sites. The meeting also highlighted ongoing challenges in Sudan and South Sudan, where the UN Interim Security Force in Abeyi is constrained by limited support for peacekeeping deployments.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new verification mechanism has been established to monitor the ceasefire with Rwanda, while preparations are underway in Cuba for the impact of Hurricane Rafael, following the devastation of Hurricane Oscar. The meeting concluded with a focus on climate change challenges in urban areas, as highlighted in the World Cities report, and a reminder of World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasizing the need for global preparedness against natural disasters.
The humanitarian appeal launched in early October for $426 million is currently only 19% funded, with just $80 million received. Officials emphasized the need for countries to convert pledges into cash quickly to sustain the response. The UN Children's Fund is working to facilitate the return to learning for approximately 387,000 children, while the World Food Programme has reached 2 million vulnerable individuals through emergency assistance.
Additionally, UNESCO is collaborating with Lebanon's director general of antiquities to protect cultural heritage, including creating an inventory of artifacts from key historical sites. The meeting also highlighted ongoing challenges in Sudan and South Sudan, where the UN Interim Security Force in Abeyi is constrained by limited support for peacekeeping deployments.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new verification mechanism has been established to monitor the ceasefire with Rwanda, while preparations are underway in Cuba for the impact of Hurricane Rafael, following the devastation of Hurricane Oscar. The meeting concluded with a focus on climate change challenges in urban areas, as highlighted in the World Cities report, and a reminder of World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasizing the need for global preparedness against natural disasters.
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