Abu Dhabi: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to provide $7 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan and South Sudan. Of this, $6 million is allocated to UNICEF’s operations in Sudan, and $1 million for activities in South Sudan. This reinforces the UAE’s commitment to addressing humanitarian crises in these regions.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has created a critical situation, particularly for children, with an estimated 13.6 million urgently needing assistance. Over six million people, including many children, have been displaced, making Sudan the world’s largest child displacement crisis.
The UAE’s contribution will support UNICEF’s work to ensure access to essential services for children and women in these conflict zones, including healthcare, clean water, and education through formal and non-formal channels like early learning programs.
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated, “The UAE is deeply committed to supporting the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict, particularly children who are bearing the brunt of the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan. Through this agreement with UNICEF, we are reinforcing our dedication to providing life-saving assistance and ensuring that children have access to the essential services they desperately need. The UAE will continue to stand by the brotherly Sudanese people in their time of need, working with international partners to address the urgent humanitarian challenges. This has most recently been illustrated by the UAE’s participation in the Sudan talks in Geneva as an observer, which aim to ensure the delivery of aid to those in need, especially to the most vulnerable. In this regard, the UAE welcomes the movement of humanitarian actors and aid through the Adre Crossing.”
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Over the past decade, the UAE has contributed more than $3.5 billion in aid to Sudan. Since the conflict began in 2023, the UAE has provided $230 million in humanitarian aid and organized 159 relief flights, delivering over 10,000 tonnes of food, medical, and relief supplies. The UAE has also built two field hospitals in Chad, treating over 45,000 people.
The UAE continues to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the violence in Sudan, emphasizing that there is no military solution. The country urges the warring parties to engage in dialogue for a peaceful resolution. The UAE remains engaged with all relevant stakeholders, supporting efforts to guide Sudan toward a political path for a lasting settlement and the formation of a civilian-led government.
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