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Media Advisory: Handover ceremony of US$2 million humanitarian aid from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to UNICEF

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What: Handover ceremony of US$2 million humanitarian aid from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to UNICEF

When & Where: 9 : 30 – 10:30, Tuesday, 21 November S KA Room, MIA, Mogadishu

Who: His Excellency, Qin Jian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Somalia Steven Lauwerier, UNICEF Representative to Somalia Government officials of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Why: The humanitarian situation in Somalia continues to be precarious despite a slight reduction of the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance – from 6.7 million a few months ago to 6.2 million now. Malnutrition, one of the leading indicators of the crisis, has reached emergency levels in a number of locations in southern and central Somalia, primarily among displaced populations. Faced with yet another poor rainy season, UNICEF and partners will continue to assist the Somali Government in responding to the needs of the most vulnerable populations affected – women and children. The timely contribution of US$2 million from the Chinese government will help UNICEF procure ready-to-use therapeutic food and that will be used to treat tens of thousands of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in the coming months.

Note to the media

Security clearance is required to enter the MIA. Please contact UNICEF Communication Officer, Mohamed Elmi, mobile: 0612450219, email: melmi@unicef.org, before 4 pm, Sunday, 19th November, to ensure the clearance to be granted.