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Gao, Mali - During his mission in Mali from 18 to 22 January 2016, the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, witnessed progress made and persisting challenges regarding security and access to basic services for communities affected by the crisis. He sat down with local education authorities and local NGOs partners at a UNICEF-supported remedial school in Gao city. ”Three main obstacles hamper the access of children to education in the Gao region : poverty, the lack of school canteens, and the prevailing insecurity,” education partners told Toby Lanzer. Photo: OCHA/A. Desgroseilliers

Gao, Mali - The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, visited a UNICEF-supported remedial classroom where out-of-school children are being helped to reintegrate the national curriculum. "I love my school," said little Fanta to Toby Lanzer. Photo: OCHA/A. Desgroseilliers

Gao, Mali - The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, told Gao journalists that “important progress has been made, schools have reopened and access to safe water and essential health care has improved. However, the continued redeployment of State authorities is essential if we are to consolidate existing gains and strengthen the much needed recovery and resilience work with the support of humanitarian and development partners.” Photo: OCHA/A. Desgroseilliers

Gao, Mali - The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer met with women associations to hear their priorities and concerns. "Without justice, the hate in my heart will not go away and sustainable peace will not take hold," said a woman who had suffered from abuse. Photo: OCHA/A.Desgroseilliers

Gao, Mali - The humanitarian response plan for Mali - partnering UN agencies and NGOs - calls for US$ 354 million this year and includes a crucial component aimed at building the resilience capacity of communities. Toby Lanzer, met Gao community leaders who told him that "building roads and irrigation systems were most needed to build stability and a brighter future." Photo: OCHA/A.Desgroseilliers

Gao, Mali - The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, visited a malnutrition centre in Gao run by Action Contre la Faim. Photo: OCHA/A. Desgroseilliers.

Kidal, Mali - Women and youth groups in Kidal told the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, that access to water, education and employment are key needs in the region. "Schools should be kept out of politics. More support is needed to ensure that our kids can learn safely,” a Kidal woman told Toby Lanzer. Photo: OCHA/A.Desgroseilliers

Kidal, Mali - The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, spoke with boys enrolled in a recently reopened school. He told them that “they must make sure that girls get to attend and finish too”. Photo: OCHA/A.Desgroseilliers.

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