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UN Secretary General Releases $10 Million for Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts

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United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon has released $10 million to support the Government of Pakistan's relief and rehabilitation efforts in response to the devastating floods that have affected over one million people. The funds will be utilized by UN aid agencies already working in Pakistan to assist the government in meeting the pressing needs of the flood-affected population. The Secretary General has also announced a global appeal for humanitarian assistance, urging other nations to provide aid to Pakistan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN Secretary General has released $10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to support Pakistan's flood relief efforts.
  • The funds will be utilized by UN aid agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), World Food Programme (WFP), and OCHA, to provide medical attention, food aid, and relief goods to the affected population.
  • The global appeal for humanitarian assistance aims to raise funds for the relief and rehabilitation of over one million people affected by the floods.
  • The Australian government has pledged $5 million in assistance for Pakistan's flood-affected people.
  • Oxfam has initiated relief activities in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan and has issued a humanitarian appeal in New Zealand.
  • The UN Chief has sought the aid of Pakistan's Army to gain access to areas cut off by flash floods.
  • The UN Secretary General has expressed his commitment to continue assisting the government of Pakistan during the emergency and recovery phase of the disaster.

Statistics:

  • Over one million people have been affected by the floods in Pakistan.
  • The UN has released $10 million for flood relief efforts.
  • The Australian government has pledged $5 million in assistance for Pakistan's flood-affected people.
  • Oxfam has initiated relief activities in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan.

Sources:

  • "UN Secretary General releases $10 million for Pakistan flood relief" - Balochistan Times August 02, 2010.
  • "Pak-Australia Flux for Flood Victims" - Balochistan Times August 02, 2010.
  • "UN, Oxfam, and other NOGs aid flood-hit Pakistan" - Asia Pulse.

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