Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to attend Cairo conference on humanitarian response in Gaza
November 30, 2024
OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary for International Development, will travel to Cairo, Egypt, on December 2-3, 2024, to attend the Cairo Conference on Humanitarian Response in Gaza.
The conference will bring together representatives from donor countries, international organizations, and civil society to discuss the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and identify ways to support the people of Gaza.
Canada is a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian people, and has provided over $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians since 2006. Canada is also a major donor to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which provides essential services to Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
In Gaza, Canada’s humanitarian assistance focuses on providing food, shelter, water, sanitation, and health care to those in need. Canada also supports projects that promote economic development and job creation in Gaza.
Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant’s attendance at the Cairo Conference on Humanitarian Response in Gaza demonstrates Canada’s commitment to supporting the people of Gaza and helping to meet their urgent humanitarian needs.
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“Canada is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The people of Gaza are facing a dire crisis, and they need our help,” said Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant. “I am attending the Cairo Conference on Humanitarian Response in Gaza to show Canada’s support for the people of Gaza and to help identify ways to meet their urgent needs.”
“Canada has a long history of supporting the Palestinian people, and we will continue to do everything we can to help them build a better future,” said Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan. “Canada is committed to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, and we will continue to work with our partners to find a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
Quick Facts
- The Cairo Conference on Humanitarian Response in Gaza will be held on December 2-3, 2024.
- The conference will bring together representatives from donor countries, international organizations, and civil society.
- Canada is a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian people, and has provided over $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians since 2006.
- Canada is also a major donor to UNRWA, which provides essential services to Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
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