Yemen Pledging Conference 2019
In support of the Humanitarian Response Plan and to reduce the suffering of the Yemeni population, Switzerland will organize a high-level pledging conference on 26 February 2019 together with Sweden and the United Nations for the third time. Since the escalation of the conflict in mid-March 2015, Yemen faced enormous levels of humanitarian needs stemming from years of poverty, intermittent conflict and weak rule of law. Entering the 5th year of war have exacerbated these chronic vulnerabilities, leaving more than 24 million people – more than 80% of the population - in need of humanitarian aid.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yemen |
Aide humanitaire & RRC
Aide alimentaire d'urgence
Efficacité humanitaire Protection, accès & sécurité |
20.02.2019
- 30.04.2019 |
CHF 42’000
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- Raise awareness of the severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Advocate urgent action by the international community to address acute humanitarian needs.
- Mobilize urgent resources in support of the humanitarian response in Yemen through the inter-agency 2019 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP).
- Raise awareness of the severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Advocate urgent action by the international community to address acute humanitarian needs.
- Mobilize urgent resources in support of the humanitarian response in Yemen, highlighting the inter-agency 2019 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP) as the most effective, efficient and strategic investment to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection to 15 million people across the country.
- Highlight the capacity and commitment of humanitarian partners to meet all targets in the 2019 YHRP.
- Promote respect for humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law and human rights and advocate protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel, safe and unimpeded access and accountability.
- Promote complementarity between immediate life-saving humanitarian action and efforts to bolster essential public institutions and improve access to livelihoods.
- Reinforce progress towards and continue to advocate a political solution for Yemen.
- Bureau des Nations Unies pour la coordination de l’assistance humanitaire
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Aide alimentaire d’urgence
Coordination des secours et services de soutien et de protection
Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Thème transversal Prévention des crises
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F09812
| Contexte | Four years of armed conflict have exacerbated the poverty and vulnerabilities that were entrenched in Yemen before 2015 and the country is now facing the worst manmade humanitarian crisis in the world. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate with casualties caused by fighting, food insecurity, displacement, collapsing basic services including health care and education, outbreaks of cholera and diphtheria, and economic decline. A record 24 million people, or more than 80 percent of the population, are now in need of humanitarian assistance. Yemen is one of the most food insecure countries in the world. According to WFP 20.1 million Yemenis are severely food insecure, while 9.8 million are facing emergency and therefore at risk of starvation. As the situation worsens day by day, we renew our call on all parties to cease hostilities and engage in finding a political solution that will end the conflict. We must act together to save lives and reduce human suffering. The international community and parties to the conflict need to support the immediate scale up of humanitarian assistance, including the provision of much-needed resources and facilitate unimpeded access to all parts of the country. It is time to act swiftly and in a concerted effort to support Yemen to curtail the possible famine that looms over it and help avert acute malnutrition, which is affecting the development of a whole generation. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners, in 2019, launch an international appeal for more than US$4 billion to provide neutral and impartial life-saving assistance and protection to people in Yemen. Support to the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP) along with contributions to the Yemen Humanitarian Fund is the most effective and efficient way to ensure a coordinated and principled humanitarian response, as the plan is evidence-based, strategic and prioritized. Unearmarked core support to UN agencies and humanitarian partners and to the Central Emergency Response Fund is also crucial to ensure predictable and timely funding to the crisis. |
| Objectifs |
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| Groupes cibles |
Yemeni population in need of humanitarian aid. Participants to the conference |
| Effets à moyen terme |
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| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Participant of the conference have increased understanding of the humanitarian needs of Yemeni population.
Available funds are increased. Principaux résultats antérieurs: Worsening humanitarian crises with figures on people in need of humanitarian assistance (HRP, OCHA reports). |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Aide humanitaire |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | Raises awareness of the humanitarian needs of the Yemeni population. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 42’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 41’808 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 53’526 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 90’000 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase 5
01.03.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 3 20.02.2019 - 30.04.2019 (Completed) Phase 1 01.04.2017 - 30.04.2017 (Completed) |
