Martin Griffiths

#Ramadan  Kareem to all those observing.

As we mark the start of the Holy Month, we must not forget the millions of people around the world – in Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere – who are suffering through conflict, hunger and displacement.

May peace prevail.

On #InternationalWomensDay , I listened to #UNOCHA women leaders and staff reflect on the incredible resilience of women, their invaluable insights and leadership. The time to #InvestInWomen and invest in #genderequality is now!

The people of Haiti have already endured so much. Yet each passing day brings new deprivations and horrors.

Read below from #IASC Principal Advocate for #Haiti #unicefchief.

The humanitarian crisis in #DRCongo continues to worsen.

25.4 million people face food insecurity.

Over 1 million children can no longer go to school due to fighting.

In 2024, we need $2.6 billion for the humanitarian response – a vital lifeline for millions

Humanitarian agencies remain committed, despite the risks. But they cannot be left to pick up the pieces.

#Gaza

My message to the #g20org members meeting in Brazil this week: Use your political leadership and influence to help end this war and save the people of #Gaza.

In #folha:
bit.ly/3I3ZYCR

In #AJEnglish:
bit.ly/433O7hT

In #AJArabic:
bit.ly/433ObOF

Appalled that a #MSF shelter in #Gaza was shelled last night, injuring staff and killing members of their family. I stand with them in their grief.

Humanitarians are putting their lives on the line. Like all civilians, they must be protected

I'm releasing $100M from #UNCERF to support 7 of the least-funded humanitarian operations in Africa, the Americas & the Middle East.

With donations at the lowest, CERF's life-saving impact is facing a serious challenge. I appeal to all donors to step up & #InvestInHumanity.

I said it before but it bears repeating: Hospitals must be places of greater safety, not of war.

One year since a series of earthquakes devastated #Türkiye and #Syria, thousands of families have yet to heal from the trauma.

Our thoughts are with them – and for those who still need assistance, our pledge remains to do all we can to continue to help.

https://t.co/ljDtgNB2TG

Hostilities in Gaza are about to enter their fifth month. Here are FIVE facts you need to know.

Our ability to reach the people of Gaza with relief remains grossly inadequate, and not for want of trying.

For this to change, we need:
- Security assurances.
- A predictable flow of supplies.
- Rapid and unimpeded access.

My remarks to the #UNSC today.

https://t.co/Zzz6f4G1pr

Heavy bombardment of Khan Younis continues.
 
Ordering trapped people to evacuate and bombing them before they can even do so is callous.

A grim update on Khan Younis from the #UNOCHA team in Gaza.

More than 25,000 people reportedly killed - including 2 mothers every hour.
 
Hospitals overcrowded, besieged and under fire.
 
Homes reduced to rubble.
 
Places of safety turned into places of danger.
 
There is no let-up in the atrocities inflicted on Gaza since 7 October.

People in #Haiti continue to endure unimaginable horrors as violence escalates.

Humanitarian agencies are appealing for $674 million to help 3.6 million people across the country this year.

The drought in northern #Ethiopia is hitting communities hard, especially those yet to recover from two years of conflict.

Time is of the essence. We have a short window of opportunity to prevent further deterioration with more funds and an urgent scale-up of the response.

A warm welcome to @rghelani as she takes on her new role as the Climate Crisis Coordinator for the El Niño/La Niña response.

The humanitarian impact of the current episode is already alarming but I know I can count on Reena to help us ramp up our collective response.