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La malnutrition et l’insécurité alimentaire, une menace en milieu rural au Sénégal

(Dakar, 19 juin 2013): Le Coordonnateur Humanitaire Régional des Nations Unies pour le Sahel, Robert Piper vient d'achever une visite à Diourbel pour évaluer les besoins humanitaires et les activités d'intervention en cours. M. Piper a visité un centre de réhabilitation nutritionnelle et a rencontré les autorités locales ainsi que les bénéficiaires des programmes de distribution alimentaire ciblée et de nutrition.

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Malnutrition and food insecurity, still a threat in rural Senegal

(Dakar, 19 June 2013): The UN Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Robert Piper has just completed a visit to Diourbel to assess humanitarian needs and ongoing response activities. Mr. Piper visited a Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre and met with local authorities as well as beneficiaries of targeted food distribution and nutrition programs.

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Humanitarian situation remains precarious

Despite growing and urgent needs, key sectors of the humanitarian appeal remain poorly funded; food security at 39 percent, nutrition at 20 percent and WASH at 11 percent of funds.

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La situation humanitaire reste precaire

(Bamako/Dakar, le 18 juin 2013): Le Coordonnateur Humanitaire Régional pour le Sahel, M. Robert Piper, a achevé, aujourd’hui, une mission de deux jours au Mali. A Bamako, il a rencontré le Premier Ministre Diango Cissoko, les Ministres de l’Economie et des Finances, de l’Education, de la Santé, de l’Energie et de l’Eau ainsi que le représentant du Ministre de l’Action Humanitaire, de la Solidarité et des Personnes Agées. Leurs discussions ont porté sur la situation humanitaire et son financement dans le pays.

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Armenia + 2 others
Improving rapid needs assessments in Armenia, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan

18 June, Yerevan – representatives from United Nations agencies, government and civil society organizations from Armenia, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan are taking part in a two-day workshop on rapid needs assessments in disaster response.

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République centrafricaine : Revue de Presse Hebdomadaire du 10 au 17 juin 2013

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Les humanitaires en guerre contre l’exploitation des enfants

« Quelques unes des plus belles maisons de Bukavu ont été construites avec la sueur des enfants qui travaillent dans les mines », a dit un Chargé de protection de l’enfant basé à l’est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) et capable d’énumérer de mémoire les noms des douzaines de mines artisanales à traversle Sud-Kivu. Il explique que la plupart des opérations dans les mines et dans les activités qui ont poussé autour d’elles, reposent sur le travail de jeunes garçons et filles.

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Chad + 3 others
Tchad Revue de Presse Humanitaire du 07 au 13 juin 2013

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· Le Tchad face au défi de l’eau potable (Xinhua, 07/06/13)

· Nigeria’s crisis sees more than 6000 people displaced into neighbouring countries (UNHCR, 11/06/13)

· Tchad : le CICR préoccupé par le sort des milliers de réfugiés dans l’Est (VOA, 12/06/13)

· Meeting a desperate need for clean water in camps for Darfuri refugees (IRC, 12/06/13)

· Sahel: le Coordonnateur humanitaire de l'ONU appelle à la mobilisation pour faire face à la crise alimentaire (CANU, 11/06/13)

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Bulletin trimestriel numéro 1 Coordination civilo-militaire - juin 2013

Chers Collègues et partenaires,

Nous avons le plaisir de partager avec vous le premier numéro de notre bulletin trimestriel consacré à la coordination civilo-militaire. L’objectif visé à travers cette publication est de vous informer sur les interactions entre l’Unité de coordination civilo-militaire et les partenaires.

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UN humanitarian agencies in Syria request urgent access to affected populations in Rural Damascus

(Damascus, 12 June 2013) The United Nations is concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Rural Damascus where several locations are increasingly difficult to access. The UN estimates that there are over 1.2 million people in hard-to-reach areas in Rural Damascus in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

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UN humanitarian chief to visit Nigeria, 13-15 June 2013

WHO: Valerie Amos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

WHAT: Mission to Federal Republic of Nigeria

WHEN: 13 – 15 June 2013

WHERE: Abuja, Anambra, Bayelsa, Kogi and Delta States

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, will travel to Nigeria from 13 to 15 June 2013.

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The Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti "gravely concerned" at continuing forced evictions of IDPs

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(Port-au-Prince, 10 June 2013) - On June 5, the United Nations was informed that 120 to 150 families displaced by the 2010 earthquake and residing in Camp Bristou B1 were victims of illegal forced eviction on 4 and 5 June. A tractor was used to destroy tents starting 04 June and continuing into the night. Only fifty tents or shelters remained after the demolition. Although the camp is located on private land, witnesses noted that the eviction was not orchestrated by the owner himself.

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République centrafricaine - Revue de Presse Hebdomadaire du 03 au 10 juin 2013

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Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos Remarks at the launch of the revised Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan and Regional Response Plan [EN/AR]

Geneva, 7 June 2013

Excellencies,
Ministers,
High Commissioner Guterres,
Dr. Chan,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

When we last made an appeal for Syria, we hoped we would not have to do it again. But today, we are here to launch the biggest humanitarian appeal ever, for the people of Syria.

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UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos - Press remarks on Syria humanitarian appeals launch, Geneva, 7 June 2013

The UN today increased its 2013 humanitarian appeal for the Syrian crisis to US$4.4 billion. This makes it the largest humanitarian appeal in history.

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UN agencies and partners launch largest ever humanitarian appeal for Syrians: US$4.4 billion needed for emergency aid for 2013

The UN increased its 2013 humanitarian appeal for the Syrian crisis to US$4.4 billion. Finding ways to deliver aid to the 2.9 million people living across conflict lines is a top priority.

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Chad + 3 others
Tchad : Revue de Presse Humanitaire du 31 mai au 06 juin 2013

LES TITRES

 UNHCR speeding relocation of Darfur refugees away from Tissi border (UNHCR, 04/06/13)

 Tchad : les populations du Sahel souffrent quotidiennement du manque d'eau (CARE, 31/05/13)

 Misseriya and Salamat peace parley begins in Zalingei, Central Darfur (Radio Dabanga, 03/06/13)

 Malnutrition et obésité en Afrique inquiètent la FAO (Jeune Afrique, 04/06/13)

 Making the right choices in emergencies (IRIN, 06/06/13)

 Analyse: L’UA prépare ses troupes de choc (IRIN, 04/06/13)

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Afghanistan + 1 other
Funding shortfalls undermine fragile gains made in Afghanistan and affect preparations for upcoming monsoon season in Pakistan

(New York, 5 June 2013): OCHA Operations Director John Ging highlighted the serious consequences of humanitarian funding shortfalls following his weeklong mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Emergency Directors of six UN agencies.

“We are very concerned that donor funding for humanitarian operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan is falling short at a critical moment of positive transition in the region,” said Mr. Ging, who briefed the media at UN headquarters today.

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CERF approves $5.4m for medical services and transport to help civilians in Jonglei

Juba, 5 June 2013: The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has given aid agencies in South Sudan $5.4 million to strengthen emergency medical capacity and two helicopters needed to assist tens of thousands people affected by ongoing hostilities in Jonglei state. The funding will boost partners’ capacity to treat patients injured in clashes by providing much needed medical equipment and supplies and support staff. The two helicopters are vital to access and treat injured civilians or evacuate them.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

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