Launch of Humanitarian Action for Children

3rd Dec 2019 | Source: APO

The situation for children in South Sudan deteriorated in 2019 because of a prolonged humanitarian situation and new emerging crises

Who: UNICEF South Sudan Representative, Mohamed Ag Ayoya; UNICEF Chief of field operations, Mads Oyen; UNICEF field workers

What: UNICEF is launching the Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal for 2020. The HAC outlines the most immediate needs for children for the coming year and how UNICEF will respond to them if adequate funding is secured. 4.1 million children in South Sudan will need humanitarian assistance in 2020.

When: Thursday, 5 December 2019, 10:00 – 11:00 (local time; GMT+3)

Where: UNICEF Office, Toto Chan Compound

Why: The situation for children in South Sudan deteriorated in 2019 because of a prolonged humanitarian situation and new emerging crises. UNICEF is committed to realizing children’s rights by ensuring access to adequate basic services, not only ensuring children are surviving, but also thriving.

Please see highlights of the agenda for the event:

*The agenda is subject to change

10:00-10:10	Welcome and introduction
10:10-10:25	Presentation of the Humanitarian Action for Children appeal for South Sudan
10:25-10:35	UNICEF workers presenting personal experiences from the field
10:35-10:45	Remarks by the UNICEF South Sudan Representative.
10:45-11:00	Media Q&A
11:00	END