{"id":21294,"date":"2023-05-29T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=21294"},"modified":"2023-05-29T15:41:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T15:41:36","slug":"humanitarian-assistance-to-middle-east-and-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/humanitarian-assistance-to-middle-east-and-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Humanitarian assistance to Middle East and Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Australian Government will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to assist vulnerable people in the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people at risk of acute food insecurity, increasing to 350 million people globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia is deeply concerned for those impacted by conflict, those experiencing extreme hunger and the consequences of crises on global stability and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our ongoing response, Australia will contribute $29 million from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund to partners in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$15 million to address increased humanitarian, displacement and protection needs of people in drought-affected areas in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.<\/li><li>$4 million to provide food and nutrition support to the most vulnerable in Yemen.<\/li><li>$10 million for food and monetary assistance to refugees and vulnerable populations in Lebanon and Jordan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This package builds on humanitarian support already delivered, including $25 million in emergency assistance announced in February to respond to growing global food insecurity and humanitarian crises affecting Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Yemen and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia\u2019s ongoing response is part of broader efforts to address the underlying causes of crises and food insecurity globally, which includes long-term financial and technical support to build resilient communities and food systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue to advocate for open, transparent and predictable agricultural trade to reduce the export restrictions which raise prices and worsen food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia has also committed $6 million to support those affected by the conflict in Sudan. The Government is concerned about active conflict and widespread food insecurity across the region and is monitoring the impacts closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cConflict and climate change are driving unprecedented levels of humanitarian need, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cAustralia is using all elements of our national power to shape the world for the better, including by providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe are seeing the largest global food crisis in modern history, with 350 million people going hungry.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cAustralia is making an important contribution to the humanitarian response in partnership with other countries and international organisations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>the Assistant Minister Foreign Affairs, the Hon Tim Watts MP said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cOur $29 million package for immediate life-saving assistance is part of a broader effort to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and displacement globally.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe are acting now to fight global hunger, help the most vulnerable, and build the conditions for stability.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Government will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to assist vulnerable people in the Middle East and Africa. 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