Addisu Deresse’s Post

A high-level World Health Organization (WHO) mission to Sudan has reaffirmed the organization's unwavering commitment to addressing the country's extreme health and humanitarian crisis, which has left millions of people in dire need of assistance. The mission, which concluded with a call to action, emphasized the urgent need to scale up humanitarian response efforts to mitigate the crisis and ensure the well-being of affected populations. Read full news at https://lnkd.in/d6cqEDFF #WHOMission #Sudan #HealthCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #UrgentAction #ScaleUpResponse #EndTheCrisis #HealthEmergency #HumanitarianAid #WHOCommitment #GlobalHealth #CrisisResponse #HealthcareInEmergencies #SudanRelief #HumanitarianSupport #InternationalResponse #HealthCrisisManagement #WHOLeadingTheWay

The conflict in Sudan has led to immense suffering by millions of people. And it is largely ignored by the international community. I hope the joint statement by UNHCR and UNICEF on the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan will lead to more action.. Some quotes: "The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally and across borders, while pushing millions more into extreme vulnerability, particularly children. Access to basic services – such as safe water, health care, and shelter – is severely limited. As we witness the collapse of vital infrastructure, the international response must intensify immediately to match the overwhelming scale of need." "UNHCR, UNICEF, and our partners are working tirelessly – in an inclusive manner - to provide critical services, from emergency shelter and water to education, health care, and psychosocial support. However, without sustained international backing including attention for a political way to address the conflict and the removal of bureaucratic and security obstacles, the situation will continue to worsen." https://lnkd.in/eJFzB2Zr

Of the over 500,000 people who have fled the conflict in Lebanon into Syria, 7,800 have crossed into northwest Syria.   Many have returned with no choice but survival, having been displaced multiple times and forced to restart their lives. This is putting immense pressure on an already fragile health sector, increasing the demand for health services and psychosocial support.   We urge our partners and the international community to continue supporting Syria, particularly northwest Syria, to ensure we can meet the growing health needs and provide lifesaving care. Read the strong statement by United Nations OCHA for Syria spotlighting the urgent need for funding.

❗ THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SUDAN IS STILL A FORGOTTEN ONE ⚠After over a year of crisis, the traditional humanitarian approach is failing the people of Sudan and creative solutions are needed. ⚠And after months of inaction by the international community, the situation in Sudan may be reaching the point of no return. ⚠25.6 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity or worse (IPC 3+) during the upcoming lean season. This is almost a 40% increase in the number of food-insecure people over the last 4 months. With time rapidly running out, Läkarmissionen / LM International and Sudan INGO Forum urge the international community to: ●Reconvene the international community at the earliest possible opportunity to scale-up efforts to bring about an end to the hostilities and address barriers to scaling up humanitarian response; ● Coordinate diplomatic efforts to push for unfettered humanitarian access using all cross-line and crossborder routes; ● Increase the access of mutual aid initiatives and other local responders to flexible and predictable funding through the removal of burdensome compliance processes and ensuring transparency in the amounts of funding delivered in support of local actors; ● Support INGOs to urgently scale-up multi-purpose cash initiatives as the first line response to famine; ● Ensure that pledges made in Paris are dispersed in the next month, prioritising funding to those with a functional presence in areas of highest need. #StandWithSudan Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet, Tobias Billström, Johan Forssell, Diana Janse

📣 Humanitarian Panel on the Sudan Crisis: Join the University of Virginia and our team member Maha Tambal for an engaging panel discussion, dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Panelists will discuss the realities of humanitarian efforts on the ground and provide valuable insights into how we can collectively make a difference. #Sudan #crisis #humanitarianassistance

🖋️: Joint Statement Signed | The Sudan INGO Forum released a joint statement calling on the international community to not ignore the escalating crisis in Sudan and provided a list of recommendations for an effective response. Over a year into the conflict, 25.6 million are projected to face acute food insecurity or worse (IPC 3+) during the upcoming lean season – a nearly 40% increase over the last four months. The Sudan INGO Forum, which includes Concern Worldwide in partnership with 70 INGOs who are providing humanitarian and development assistance and peacebuilding interventions in #Sudan, calls for urgent action, with specific recommendations: ➡️ Reconvene the international community at the earliest possible opportunity to scale-up efforts to bring about an end to the hostilities and address barriers to scaling up humanitarian response; ➡️ Coordinate diplomatic efforts to push for unfettered humanitarian access using all cross-line and cross-border routes; ➡️ Increase the access of mutual aid initiatives and other local responders to flexible and predictable funding through the removal of burdensome compliance processes and ensuring transparency in the amounts of funding delivered in support of local actors; ➡️ Support INGOs to urgently scale-up multi-purpose cash initiatives as the first line response to famine; ➡️ Ensure that pledges made in Paris are dispersed in the next month, prioritizing funding to those with a functional presence in areas of highest need. Despite a pledging conference in April, in which $2.2 billion was pledged, the Humanitarian Response Plan remains severely underfunded with only 17% of the required funding received, and attention on the conflict remains critically low. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eqRqtkYG

Important research coming from the HPG team. National and (especially) local governments are effective in providing humanitarian response but are often sidelined by the international aid system (I similarly wrote about this for ALNAP: https://bit.ly/4exQxJO). This is a real issue especially in the context of localisation -- governments *are* local actors! HPG's framing of humanitarian aid as "anti- state" is thought provoking. How can the aid system finally learn how to partner with state actors?

⛑ The Forgotten Crisis: Sudan's Struggle for Survival ⛑ Sudan’s path to stability and democracy has been turbulent. After the euphoria of 2019’s civilian-led government, hopes were quickly dashed by the military coup of October 2021. The situation deteriorated further with the outbreak of fighting in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), plunging the country into a humanitarian crisis. Today, half of Sudan’s population—nearly 25 million people—require humanitarian assistance. Infrastructure has been decimated, with 70% of health facilities in conflict areas out of service and two-thirds of the population unable to access healthcare. A staggering 3 million children have been displaced, and 19 million are out of school, creating a generational crisis. Despite the immense challenges faced in humanitarian efforts, organizations continue to persevere. In 2023, they reached 5.2 million people in need, although this represents only a fraction of those requiring assistance, as the $2.7 billion humanitarian appeal is a mere 16% funded, with only $441 million received. The United Nations is delivering life-saving aid, including food, healthcare, and shelter, while collaborating with partners to support essential services and livelihoods. Concurrently, on June 11, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has renewed its inquiry into atrocities in Darfur, urging victims and organizations to provide evidence as part of their ongoing investigation. Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the ICC, voiced extreme concern about allegations of widespread international crimes being committed in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, and surrounding areas. Despite the immense challenges, there is hope, but we need to continue insisting on the importance of the UN's presence in Sudan and support their efforts further. This post was strongly inspired by two great articles, which I encourage you to read for a deeper understanding of the situation : 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7ngrCfm - Clementine Nkweta-Salami 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRST4UwU Source of the picture : Abdulaziz Mohammed #UnitedNations #UN #HumanitarianAid #HumanitarianCrisis #HumanitarianAssistance #InternationalCommunity #GlobalResponse #GlobalCrisis #PeaceAndSecurity #HumanRights #ICCJustice

Publication alert- in this viewpoint in #lancetglobalhealth, we call to rethink Sudan's current humanitarian response through a #pro_resilience and #people_centred approach. A #pro_resilience approach prioritises investments in national systems and institutions capable of delivering aid and anticipates, prevents, mitigates, and manages imminent and simultaneous shocks. A #people_centred humanitarian response involves meaningful engagement of #communities and collaborations with #civil_society organisations, which continue to be the key #responders to the ongoing conflict in #Sudan. We propose approaches to effectively operationalise #health_system_resilience to enhance immediate and long-term health outcomes, drawing on the #health_sytem_resilience framework by Prof Karl Blanchet . Thank you Dell Saulnier, PhD and Prof Karl Blanchet. ⬇️

🌍 The World Cannot Ignore Sudan’s Polycrisis 🌍 Released by the United Nations Nations Unies – Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, underscores the gravity of Sudan’s unprecedented humanitarian crisis. 📍 The Reality on the Ground : 20 months of war have created the fastest-growing displacement crisis globally, with 20,000 people displaced every day. Over 26 million people are struggling with hunger, and 750,000 are on the brink of famine. The crisis is compounded by rampant sexual violence and outbreaks of cholera, dengue, and malaria. 📍 Voices from the Crisis During visits to El Geneina (Darfur) and Adre (Chad), displaced communities expressed urgent needs: Shelter, food, and healthcare. Education for children. Security, justice, and opportunities for a dignified life. Meanwhile, host communities in Chad, which have welcomed 700,000 Sudanese refugees, are struggling with rising food prices and poverty—yet their generosity remains unwavering. 📍 Challenges for Humanitarian Response Humanitarian efforts face significant barriers: Access constraints due to conflict and insecurity. Insufficient global solidarity and funding relative to the scale of the crisis. 📍 Progress and Commitments Sudanese authorities have pledged more humanitarian flights and new aid hubs. Efforts to ensure civilian protection continue, but far more needs to be done. 🛑 What the World Must Do : Provide funding to meet urgent humanitarian needs. Remove access barriers for aid workers. Ensure compliance with international laws to protect civilians. End the fighting to allow for recovery and stability. Sudan’s crisis is not just a regional emergency; it’s a global call for action. Together, we can provide the support, funding, and advocacy needed to save lives and restore hope. 💬 Let’s raise awareness and ensure Sudan is not forgotten. #SudanCrisis #HumanitarianAid #GlobalSolidarity #UN #OCHA