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Children in armed conflict: Commissioner Lenarčič presents achievements and challenges at 14th European Forum on the Rights of the Child
2 years ago, the EU adopted its first strategy on the Rights of the Child, including a clear commitment by the EU to support children affected by armed conflict.
Sri Lanka: EU releases €1.5 million to respond to the growing humanitarian needs
The new EU funding will mainly focus on multipurpose cash interventions to respond to the basic needs of the population, among which food, health, education and protection.
Monkeypox: Commission secures treatment doses to meet immediate needs
This emergency procurement is funded by the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and channelled via rescEU to treat patients in Member States with immediate needs.
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Climate change and Environment
The current climate and environmental crisis calls upon a new self-directed approach for the EU to reduce its environmental footprint, including within humanitarian action.
Supporting COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa
The EU launched a humanitarian initiative to ensure that vaccines against COVID-19 would reach the most vulnerable populations living in Africa.
30 years of EU humanitarian aid
Since 1992, the EU has helped alleviate the suffering of millions of people in more than 110 countries worldwide.