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Since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism by Spain on 6 May, the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been facilitating the safe evacuation of people aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The EU's humanitarian assistance in 2026 will prioritise the most at-risk groups, including those with limited or no access to essential services. Funding will focus on protection, basic needs assistance, health and education...
This Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver essential health and shelter items – from the EU's own stock and its partners – to the most vulnerable, reaffirming the European Union's solidarity with Lebanon and steadfast humanitarian support to the country.
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The EU Civil Protection Mechanism can be activated to request assistance for consular support during evacuation operations.
Through its humanitarian food assistance, the EU aims to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for the most hungry and vulnerable people in crises.
The European Commission has set up an operational system to channel in-kind donations from third countries and the private sector to Ukraine, Moldova, and neighbouring EU countries.
Humanitarian protection addresses violence, coercion, deliberate deprivation and abuse for persons, groups, and communities in humanitarian crises
