Rome, October 21, 2008 "The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Directorate General for Cooperation and Development has contributed with a financial amount of 1.507.000 euros to UNHCR in response to urgent humanitarian assistance in Pakistan for Afghanistan refugees and IDPS's facing health problems.
The contribution will cover needs identified by UNHCR, following the "Global Appeal 2008-2009".
POC: Alessandro Pirrone- MoFA Rome- Emergency Office on +39 3691 8153