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13 October 2011 - 8:33pmOCHA is coordinating international relief efforts to urgently supply water, sanitation and healthcare to Tuvalu and Tokelau, amid fears that both Pacific islands are running out of water. Tokelau and Tuvalu have recently declared a state of emergency, following months of severe drought. Approximately 12,... -
13 October 2011 - 4:00pmThe UN today highlights the essential role played by children and young people in preparing for natural disasters, as it commemorates this year’s International Day for Disaster Reduction. The Day (IDDR) is marked annually on 13 October to celebrate and raise awareness about how people, communities... -
12 October 2011 - 4:51pmAsian countries and regional organizations are playing an increasingly prominent role in the humanitarian response to major natural and man-made disasters, Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos said at the start of a 12-day mission to the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s... -
6 October 2011 - 7:44pmAid agencies have been able to scale up activities in the last few weeks, despite widespread insecurity and restricted access to people in some parts of the country. The latest reports estimate that around two million people have now received food and other assistance since the famine was declared in July... -
5 October 2011 - 4:33pmAn estimated three million people are affected by drought in 14 provinces of Afghanistan and they need urgent help with food, nutrition, healthcare and clean water. On 1 October the Humanitarian Country Team in Afghanistan launched an appeal for US $142 million to help the Government provide them with life...
