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  • CERF reaches $2 billion disbursement mark
    19 May 2011 - 10:05pm
    The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) today surpassed US$2 billion in funds disbursed to aid agencies in natural and conflict-related emergencies, a milestone in efforts to speed up the international response to humanitarian crises. Launched in 2006, CERF is now the sixth largest UN source of...
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  • Libya: Revised Appeal seeks $408 million to respond to crisis
    18 May 2011 - 11:13pm
    ERC Amos today launched the Revised Regional Appeal for the Libyan Crisis in Geneva. The UN called for an additional US$233 million to assist as many as 2.1 million civilians affected by the conflict in Libya, and warned of a potential worsening of the humanitarian situation both within and outside the...
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  • Environmental leaders recognised at Green Star Awards
    18 May 2011 - 10:50pm
    The United Nations and Green Cross International today announced the winners of the Green Star Awards. The award is given in recognition of individuals, organizations, government and private enterprises that have demonstrated leadership in preparing for, responding to, and reducing the environmental...
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