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8 December 2021 đ10:00 AM â 01:00 PM New York (EST)
Hybrid
Established in 2006, CERF has allocated over US$7.2 billion to provide life-saving assistance for millions of people in over 110 countries and territories. Since CERF was established, global funding needs through humanitarian appeals have increased sevenfold â from $5.2 billion in 2006 to assist 32 million people to some $36 billion in 2021 to support over 161 million people in need.
In 2016, the General Assembly endorsed the Secretary-Generalâs call to more than double CERFâs annual funding target to $1 billion, reflecting the increasing humanitarian needs and Member Statesâ confidence in CERF. Since its inception, CERF has received contributions from 130 Member States, including 59 that have also benefited from CERF funding â a testament to the worldâs collective commitment to CERF as a âfund for all, by all.â
The event will include opening remarks by UN Secretary-General Mr. AntĂłnio Guterres and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mr. Martin Griffiths, followed by a high-level panel discussion. Details on the panelists will be shared in the coming weeks. After the panel, the Member States and partners will be given the opportunity to take the floor for interventions, followed by closing remarks. Partners are strongly encouraged to provide live statements and announce pledges, either in-person or virtually. Partners are kindly asked to keep their statements to a maximum of two minutes. Interpretation will be available in the six official UN languages during the event.
Kindly complete one form per delegation.âŻPlease note that delegations may register aâŻmaximum of two delegatesâŻto attend the event, one of which may attend in person. Please also register one focal point to liaise with OCHA on technical and logistical aspects. The deadline to register is Friday, 3 December 2021 at 6 p.m. New York (EST). Please note that we will do our best to accommodate requests for in-person attendance at the event; however, the venue capacity is subject to change due to evolving UN COVID-19 guidance. Due to the capacity limit of the room, in-person participation will be on a âfirst come first serveâ basis, per registration time.