Middle East and North Africa: Humanitarian Bulletin Issue 09 | July – August 2013 [EN/AR]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Aid workers in the MENA region face significant security risks, with local staff impacted the most.
  This is leading to improvements in security management.

• The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated due to new restrictions at Rafah crossing and the closure of many tunnels.

FUNDING

• Consolidated and Flash appeals in the MENA region are currently 49% funded, with additional requirements totaling over US$1.4 billion.

• 11 countries from the MENA region have contributed funds to appeals in 2013. These total US$ 938 million with Syria and neighboring countries the largest recipients