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UNHCR receives record $1.1 bn of early funding to provide protection, life-saving assistance to millons of refugees, displaced people

Dec 04, 2024

Geneva [Switzerland], December 4: Donor governments pledged a record US$ 1.143 billion today to provide protection, life-saving assistance and solutions to millions of people uprooted by the increasing number of conflicts across the world, showing their support for the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners in 2025. Along with a commitment of $355 million from UNHCR's private sector National Partners, the total amount announced is $1.5 billion, covering 15% of anticipated needs for the year.

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In Kiev, Scholz promises Ukraine further weapons but not NATO invite

Dec 03, 2024

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