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RSSToday and tomorrow, the European civil protection community will discuss lessons learned and ways forward in civil protection during the 8th edition of the European Civil Protection Forum.
The funding will help address the most pressing needs of the affected populations, including shelter, water and sanitation access and other essential items for people who lost their homes.
Today, the European Commission adopted the Communication on the Evaluation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) for the years 2017-2022. The Evaluation highlights the need for increased operational coordination across sectors to improve how Europe deals with disasters and crises.
The funding will support food security and assistance for malnutrition, health care and protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and education activities, as well as the transportation of humanitarian workers and supplies to remote and inaccessible locations.
This strong commitment shows once more the willingness of the EU and the international community to mitigate the impact of the Syrian crisis; and support the populations both in Syria and in neighbouring countries.
This assistance will support both Syrians inside Syria and those in neighbouring countries, as well as their host communities in Lebanon, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq.
The Ministerial meeting will see the participation of representatives from the EU Member States, Syria's neighbouring States, and third countries, as well as representatives from the United Nations, international organisations, and Syrian civil society.
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, have issued the following statement
A new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking place today, carrying EU supplies.
This to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the main ongoing emergencies. This includes over €1 million, just approved, to respond to the devastating floods in Brazil, which in past weeks have affected 90% of the territory of Rio Grande do Sul.