Aid pledges provide vital lifeline in humanitarian emergencies

UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the life-saving impact of contributions to the Fund, urging Member States to increase support to meet the $1 billion annual target. Established in 2005, the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has provided over $9 billion in humanitarian funding to assist people in over 100 countries, including Lebanon. The Fund, praised as a UN success story, plays a critical role in responding to crises by providing fast, flexible, and innovative support, with 44 donors pledging $349 million for 2025 at a recent conference.

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