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RSSStatement by Commissioner Lenarčič on the humanitarian situation and International Humanitarian Law in northern Ethiopia
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, has issued the following statement
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.
Ukraine: EU brings together the humanitarian community to help protect Ukrainians from upcoming winter
In view of an effective and timely humanitarian response, the EU is organising the Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting in Brussels today.
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.
Food security: EU allocates funds to the most vulnerable African, Caribbean and Pacific countries hit by food crisis
This will help partner countries and vulnerable people to cope with the unjust consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, notably the current food security crisis and related economic shock.
UNGA: Commissioner Lenarčič co-chairs event on “expanding the resource base in the face of exploding needs while strengthening resilience”
This high-level side event aims to encourage a collective reflection on the steps to be taken in the short and the long-term that could contribute to tackle the gap between needs and available resources.
UNGA: Commissioner Lenarčič co-hosts a high-level event on ensuring accountability for sexual violence in conflicts
The European Union is co-hosting this event with Belgium and the Democratic Republic of the Congo against the background of serious violations of international humanitarian law
Statement by Commissioner Lenarčič on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack
"The EU reaffirms its strong and unwavering commitment to promote and protect the right of every child to grow in a safe environment, to have access to quality education, and build better and more peaceful future."
Bosnia and Herzegovina joins EU Civil Protection Mechanism
Today Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes a full member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster.