UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is mobilizing resources and staff to scale up its assistance in Pakistan to support local communities and refugees in areas devastated by the catastrophic floods. UNHCR<br />
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan is unprecedented, with a third of the country under water, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. UNTV CH<br />
On a second of a three-day global forum aimed at transforming the way the world responds to refugee situations, UN Secretary General António Guterres took the stage today in Geneva, Switzerland, to underscore the importance of protecting refugees, respecting their rights, and addressing the causes of human displacement. UNTV CH
“According to government figures, close to 900 health facilities have been damaged or destroyed in Pakistan, leaving millions of people without access to health care and medical treatment,” said a United Nations spokesperson. UNIFEED