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The third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum concluded today in Brussels, co-organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the EU.

5 months into the Gaza crisis, the results of the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment released today indicate the unfolding of the worst possible forecast for Gaza.

The SOM is an opportunity for partners to provide an overview of the devastating humanitarian situation in Sudan and neighbouring countries and the response so far, as well as reiterate urgent calls for the respect of International Humanitarian Law.

This year's Forum will focus on 2 thematic strands: ‘Funding gap and prioritisation' and ‘Forgotten crises and fragile humanitarian environments.'

The funding will help humanitarian partners to address the most urgent needs of the population, in terms of protection, food assistance, nutrition, water and sanitation and healthcare. A specific allocation will support education in emergencies.

As the Great Lakes region of Africa is suffering from major humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural disasters, the Commission is announcing new humanitarian aid worth almost €70 million.

In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU established a medical evacuation scheme in March 2022. As of today, 3,156 Ukrainian patients, either critically ill or wounded in the war, have been transported to hospitals across 22 European countries.

The European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom have issued the following statement endorsing the activation of a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations.