The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated an unprecedented US$175 million to neglected emergencies in 2013. Twelve humanitarian emergencies received some $100 million in the first underfunded emergencies round in January 2013. Another thirteen hidden emergencies were provided some $75 million through the second underfunded emergencies round in July 2013.
The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated an unprecedented US$175 million to neglected emergencies in 2013. Twelve humanitarian emergencies received some $100 million in the first underfunded emergencies round in January 2013. Another thirteen hidden emergencies were provided some $75 million through the second underfunded emergencies round in July 2013.
Chief of the CERF secretariat, Ms. Lisa Doughten and Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon
CENTRAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND (CERF)
FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2013
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ECOSOC Chamber,
United Nations, New York
