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Abu Dhabi hosts launch of UN poverty appeal
The United Nations (UN) yesterday launched the global humanitarian appeal in Abu Dhabi to help 30 million needy people globally.
- WAM
- Published: 23:35 November 24, 2008
Abu Dhabi: The United Nations (UN) on Monday launched the global humanitarian appeal in Abu Dhabi to help 30 million needy people globally.
The UN appeal, launched for the first time from a Middle Eastern city, aims to raise $7 billion in the aid of millions of needy people all over the world.
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, announced the launch of the UN humanitarian appeal 2009, in the presence of Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
It was launched in cooperation with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Shaikh Hamdan said: "It is an honour to raise our voice on behalf of millions of needy people worldwide. This appeal highlights the UAE's commitment under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the support of UN coordinated efforts."
The global appeal is a distinguished initiative that increases the public awareness about the importance of the humanitarian appeal to raise funds for helping 30 million people worldwide, he added.
The appeal aims to mobilise support for needy people and those affected by armed conflicts and natural calamities.
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