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Countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, World Sources: ChildFund International, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children s Villages International, Terre des hommes, World Vision Please refer to the attached file. By Joining Forces, East and Southern Africa Region - ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children International, SOS Children’s Villages International, Terre des Hommes International Federation, and World Vision International. As we mark World Humanitarian Day, Joining Forces East and Southern Africa stands in solidarity with the countless humanitarian workers who have dedicated their lives to serving others. We honor their bravery, dedication, selflessness and unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering and restoring dignity in the face of immense challenges. This year’s theme, “Act for Humanity” resonates deeply with the ongoing humanitarian crises in different parts of the world. According to UN OCHA,(1) nearly 300 million people around the world will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024, due to conflicts, climate emergencies, and other drivers. In the coming year, 74.1 million people will need humanitarian assistance in East and Southern Africa. The crises in Sudan accounts for almost 40 percent of this. Despite these risks, humanitarian workers continue to provide life-saving aid, often at great personal cost. The situation in conflict-affected countries in East Africa highlights the critical role of humanitarian action in the face of extreme adversity. With widespread violence, food insecurity, and limited access to basic services, civilians are in desperate need of help. Humanitarian workers on the ground are delivering vital aid, from food and water to medical care and shelter, offering a lifeline to those who have lost everything. According to UNHCR, (2) around 30 million internally displaced persons, refugees and asylum seekers live in A representing almost one third of the world’s refugee population. Millions of new displacements were recorded in DRC, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Nigeria triggered by increasing insecurity and human rights violations. In addition, the scale of child hunger and malnutrition is astounding, with 63 million children in Africa affected by stunting and 12.2 million by wasting(3). School-aged children are bearing the brunt of the current food crisis, with a considerable number of children attending school on empty stomachs. Conflicts, climate emergencies and socio-economic instability have made humanitarian work more critical – and more dangerous – than ever. Despite these obstacles, humanitarian workers continue to provide critical assistance, offering hope and relief to those who need it most. As we reflect on their efforts, we must also acknowledge the dangers they face. Humanitarian workers are often targeted, making their mission more perilous. In 2023, UN OCHA reported the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, and 2024 is on track to be even worse. Many have been wounded, kidnapped, or killed simply for delivering aid. Humanitarian workers, who embody the best of humanity, are paying with their lives while those responsible for these atrocities escape accountability. On this World Humanitarian Day, we demand an end to these violations and the impunity that perpetuates them. The attacks on humanitarian workers and the infrastructure they rely on must cease. The deliberate targeting of civilian and civilian structures must stop. Today, we call on the international community, governments and individuals to renew their commitment to humanitarian principles. This year, we join the UN OCHA-led campaign #ActforHumanity to call for: The protection of humanitarian workers to ensure that those who risk their lives to help others can do so safely and without fear. Governments and armed groups must safeguard and respect the neutrality of aid workers. End attacks on civilians. Active measures must be taken to protect the most vulnerable to ensure their safety amidst conflict and crisis. Ensure every humanitarian worker has ENOUGH support, protection, and respect to continue their life-saving work. Their well-being is critical to the survival of countless others. Hold those responsible for attacks on civilians and aid workers to account. In the face of adversity, Act for Humanity. UN OCHA (2024), Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 UNHCR Africa Website 2024 FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024.

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