Reports

GENERAL SITUATIONI. Highlights a. As a member of the United Nations Theme Group on HIV/AIDS, UNICEF, on the eve of World AIDS Day, 1 December, supported a Youth HIV/AIDS concert at the Monrovia City Hall. Approximately 500…

Humanitarian Activities 1. Agriculture and health: Main target sectors of UN funds appeal Agriculture and health are the two main sectors targeted under the 2004 Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP). UN and NGO partners require US$38.2 million for the implementation of humanitarian activities…

The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180 countries. For…

General Situation I. Highlights On 25 November, Liberia joined other countries of the world in observing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, an event that will end 10 December. This year's theme is "Violence Against Women Violates Human Rights: Maintaining…

In brief The Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights held a seminar for prison staff to sensitise them on the promotion and protection of the rights of prisoners [6th] The Deputy First Minister and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

L’abondance des récoltes céréalières au Sahel menace les prix aux producteurs d’effondrement Au titre de la campagne agricole 2003/04, la production céréalière au sahel est estimée à 14.263.514 tonnes. Elle est supérieure de 25% à celle de…

Regional overview - The 2004 Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) for some of GHA countries released. The start of the short-rains season is late in parts of East African countries The number of food insecure people continues to…

HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 1. UN Agencies assist IDPs in Bujumbura city Following a joint mission (UNOCHA, WFP, UNICEF and CRS) in two sites (Le Gentil and Mont Sion) in Bujumbura city on 26 November, WFP delivered emergency food aid to 8,500 displaced…

AFR/775, IHA/833 NEW YORK, 28 November (OCHA) - Humanitarian efforts to reach people in need throughout Liberia continued this week, passing two milestones. For the first time in 14 years, electricity was supplied to central Monrovia, and when a humanitarian…

General Situation I. Highlights The National Commission on Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (NCDDRR) is holding its first meeting on 27 November. The NCDDRR is mandated to provide policy guidance to the joint Implementation Unit and coordinate all DDRR activities. It includes representatives…