The United Nations has appealed to donors to fill the critical financing gap amounting to more than $15 million to meet the necessary needs of vulnerable population groups in Yemen during the current year 2024.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a new appeal regarding critical financing needs in the Middle East and North Africa, said that it needs $15.7 million to provide protection services and cash assistance to displaced persons and refugees, the most vulnerable groups in Yemen during the year 2024.< /p>

The appeal added that the lack of funding would deprive about 46,000 internally displaced persons and 3,100 refugee families of emergency cash assistance that would help them avoid the risks of eviction from their homes or obtain immediate, life-saving medical care.

The UNHCR explained that a total of 12,780 internally displaced persons and returnees will not be able to access identity documents or legal assistance, without obtaining additional funding.

She noted that 91% of displaced families have at least one vulnerable member, and “without additional funding, 3,170 highly vulnerable people will remain without urgent support specifically designed for those suffering from trauma, living with mental health issues, and survivors of existing violence.” on gender, older people who often live alone, and people with disabilities.”

The Commission confirmed that its operations in the Middle East and North Africa region are still facing a funding deficit of $1.431 billion, despite approaching the end of 2024, and the continuation of this deficit “will lead to catastrophic consequences for vulnerable population groups throughout the region.”< /p>