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This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to UK…
The UK and Australia announced a refreshed Humanitarian Partnership Arrangement during Foreign Secretary David Cameron's visit to Australia in March 2024.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Between the government of Australia, represented by the Department of…
The UK trebled our aid commitment to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) during the 2023 to 2024 financial year. We continue to do all we can to get more aid into Gaza.
This page is not currently being updated. The UK is committed to getting…
This page explains how the UK is providing humanitarian assistance to support people in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries following the Russian invasion.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This framework sets out how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will deliver UK government commitments on humanitarian preparedness and response.
This communique was issued after the first meeting of the re-launched UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue hosted by the government of Sudan on 19 and 20 October 2021.
FCDO Minister Vicky Ford gave a statement on behalf of the Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer at the World Bank’s Development Committee 2021 meeting.
Performance agreement with the British Red Cross to ensure the UK’s investment achieves the maximum possible impact.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Performance agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross Crescent Societies to ensure the UK’s investment achieves the maximum possible impact.
Saving lives, building resilience, reforming the system: the UK government’s Humanitarian Reform Policy
Following a meeting of ministers from a range of countries during the United Nations General Assembly week, a joint statement was issued about Syria.
Statement by Priti Patel on sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian crisis situations.
DFID is updating the UK Humanitarian Policy. The new version will supersede the previous policy, Saving lives, preventing suffering and building resilience, published in 2011.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
How the government is saving lives, preventing suffering and helping developing countries build resilience to disasters.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An overview of DFID’s approach to deliver a prioritised, relevant and timely contribution to more effective humanitarian action.
A basic overview of the UK’s action and our requests for assistance to deliver the plan.
The UK and Sierra Leone urge international partners to contribute to this vital mission by funding extra beds and contributing staff.
Building resilience and improving our responses to humanitarian emergencies through innovation and better use of evidence.
Outline of how CHASE responds to humanitarian needs arising from conflict and natural disasters.
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