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The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains the worst in the world. Years of conflict, economic decline, and institutional collapse have created enormous humanitarian needs in all sectors. The risk of large-scale famine has never been more acute. Assessments confirm that more than 16 million people will go hungry this year, and nearly 50,000 are already living in famine-like conditions. At the same time, Yemen continues to grapple with the effects of cholera, COVID-19, forced displacement, protection risks, and other serious challenges.
The Governments of Sweden and Switzerland and the United Nations invite Member States to participate in the pledging event at the Ministerial level and to contribute generously to the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan, Country-Based Pooled Fund, and the Central Emergency Response Fund for 2021 and beyond. Other partners are expected to participate at the Principal level.
“Right now, millions of Yemenis are looking to the world for help. The good news is the world knows exactly what is needed to prevent catastrophe: pay for the aid operation, ensure access for aid workers, support the economy, and – most of all – end the war. The only question is: what will the world choose to do,” Mark Lowcock Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
The event will take place on Monday 1 March 2021, through a managed virtual platform. The working languages for this High-Level Event will be Arabic and English. Interpretation will be available in both languages.