The United Nations has released $160 million from its emergency fund to support people affected by severe humanitarian crises in 12 countries and regions. The funds were disbursed on Friday, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The allocation is intended to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to people facing the impact of the crises. OCHA said the funding would support response efforts across the affected countries and regions.
Emergency funding for crisis response
The release of funds provides humanitarian support for 12 crisis-hit areas. The UN emergency fund is being used to help address urgent needs among affected populations.
