UN aid chief Martin Griffiths called it “the biggest funding shortfall in years.”
The United Nations has launched an appeal for $46 billion until 2024 to help millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world, particularly in the Palestinian territories, Sudan and Ukraine. Reuters reported this, citing the words of UN aid chief Martin Griffiths.
The humanitarian system faces a serious funding crisis, with just over one-third of the $57 billion needed for aid funded last year, OCHA said in its annual assessment of global humanitarian needs.
Griffiths called it “the biggest funding shortfall in years.” He said it would be difficult to hold off until 2024 and ensure aid agencies are “realistic, focused and clear-headed” in assessing needs.
The Middle East as a whole, as well as Gaza and the West Bank, is likely to be the area of greatest need, the official said.
“But Ukraine is facing desperate times and a war that will return in full force next year. It will require a lot of attention,” Griffiths said.
It was previously reported that the UN is asking for $435 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine to get through the winter.
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