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Attacks on schools and their military use place children, in particular girls and children with disabilities, at particular risk of harm, making them more vulnerable to other grave violations.

The primary focus of this funding is to help prepare Ukraine for the freezing winter months. Together with its humanitarian partners, the EU aims to repair damaged buildings, ensure electricity and heating, and provide shelter to the ones most in need.

This funding complements the ongoing distribution of hygiene and sanitary items, shelter tools, and kitchen sets from EU-funded emergency stockpiles.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive set of EU actions put in place as part of the EU Global Health Strategy, which represents the external dimension of a strong European Health Union and is a key component of Global Gateway, to support partners in the rest of the world.

The funding of €200,000 will help disease surveillance and case detection, activities in the field of water and sanitation, as well as health and hygiene promotion at community level.

The EU has released an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance to West Africa, as the region continues to face a dire humanitarian situation.

The EU has released an additional €122 million for humanitarian assistance in the Greater Horn of Africa, as the region continues to face the impact of conflicts and climate-related disasters such as drought and floods.

The European Commission is mobilising support for Portugal as it battles a wildfire near Ribeira Brava, Madeira.

When disasters strike, crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot delivering emergency assistance to those affected. This selfless calling to bring relief – but also hope – to the most vulnerable must be honoured and protected.