Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025
December 4, 2024, 12:00 PM
New York, NY – The United Nations is today releasing its annual Global Humanitarian Overview, which outlines the humanitarian needs and funding requirements for the upcoming year. The report highlights the urgent need for increased funding to address the growing number of humanitarian crises around the world.
In 2023, the UN estimates that 235 million people will need humanitarian assistance. This is a significant increase from the 192 million people who needed assistance in 2022. The increase is largely due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as well as food shortages and natural disasters.
The Global Humanitarian Overview calls for $51.5 billion to fund humanitarian operations in 2024. This is a 25% increase from the $41 billion that was requested for 2023. The increase is necessary to meet the growing needs of people affected by humanitarian crises.
“The world is facing unprecedented humanitarian needs,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “We must do everything we can to help those who are suffering.”
The Global Humanitarian Overview is based on assessments by UN agencies and partners. The assessments identify the most pressing humanitarian needs and the funding required to meet those needs.
The report highlights a number of key priorities for 2023, including:
1). Food security: The report estimates that 828 million people are currently facing food insecurity. The crisis is particularly acute in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, and Afghanistan.
2). Health: The report estimates that 222 million people are in need of health assistance. The crisis is particularly acute in conflict-affected countries, such as Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen.
3). Education: The report estimates that 75 million children are out of school due to conflict or other emergencies. The crisis is particularly acute in Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen.
4). Protection: The report estimates that 130 million people are in need of protection assistance. The crisis is particularly acute in conflict-affected countries, such as Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen.
5).Shelter: The report estimates that 40 million people are in need of shelter assistance. The crisis is particularly acute in conflict-affected countries, such as Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen.
The Global Humanitarian Overview is a critical tool for the UN and its partners in planning and responding to humanitarian crises. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the needs and funding requirements for the upcoming year. It is essential for the international community to provide the necessary funding to meet these needs and help those who are suffering.
Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025
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