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In #Gaza, more than 547,200 children under the age of ten received their polio vaccine by the third day of the ongoing campaign. This accounts for 90% of the goal, with each passing day being a step closer to stopping the spread and saving young lives. Rapidly repairing sewage, water and sanitation systems is also crucial to contain diseases. But, for all life-saving humanitarian efforts to continue at a meaningful scale, the ceasefire must hold. 🔊 Hear from our colleague on the ground. ⤵️

More than 307 million people around the world need humanitarian aid. "We're in a moment internationally, when the narrative is that the world is in retreat from humanitarian action. But we're here in Riyadh to say that we're not in retreat," stresses Tom Fletcher at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum. "We will coordinate as one movement for those we serve." #RIHF

‘If we are going to rise to the challenge of this disordered world that we're living in, we need moments when people come together and try to fix problems, says Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General at United Nations OCHA. Extreme weather events, inequality and state-based armed conflict are among the leading threats identified in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Read the report here: https://ow.ly/Oz7Q50V5jkl #Humanitarian #Aid #Relief #Refugees #Equality

#3YearsOn, the ongoing war in #Ukraine continues to take a devastating toll — lives lost, families torn apart, and communities shattered.   People are enduring unimaginable hardship. Millions have been forced to flee their homes. Critical infrastructure — homes, hospitals, and schools — lies in ruins, leaving countless people without shelter, health care, or education.   🔴 The war is not over.    Humanitarians remain on the ground, delivering life-saving aid to those in need. But needs are growing. Sustained funding is required to help the most vulnerable.

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“We are underfunded, overstretched and under attack. But we have not lost the argument. Our cause is mighty, and our movement is strong.” United Nations Relief Chief Tom Fletcher’s message after meeting with global humanitarian leadership this week to agree on an ambitious plan for reform and efficiency in this challenging moment, and work together to set strategy on key crises, reaffirming our commitment to our life-saving mission and the people we serve. 4️⃣ things need to be done. 👇

Humanitarians in #Gaza are in a race against time to assist those in need and save lives. They’re repairing water systems and vital infrastructure as people return to what is left of their homes. This progress relies on the ceasefire being upheld, and sustained funding. Hear more 🔊⤵️

Twice every year, the United Nations' Emergency Fund allocates US $100 million to chronically underfunded crises, with an additional US $10 million dedicated to climate-smart humanitarian action. Not because the headlines say so but because it’s the right thing to do. #InvestInHumanity

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Water scarcity across #Gaza amid shattered critical infrastructure is dire, putting lives at grave risk — particularly hospital patients. Humanitarian partners are working to urgently restore desalination systems at vital medical facilities to ensure a steady daily supply of clean water for drinking, sterilization or other procedures, and even to provide to nearby communities. This is crucial to save lives and support health-care providers on the front lines, but to be able to sustain relief efforts, the ceasefire must be upheld and additional funding is required. Hear more from our colleague on the ground 👇