A major humanitarian agreement has been signed in UAE

Thursday, 9 May 2019 15:14

The UNHCR and Human Appeal International have agreed to provide AED 1 million in support of refugees and displaced people.

The signing that took place in Ajman will provide funding for development projects in Jordan, Lebanon, Niger and Iraq.

Khaled Khalifa, Regional Representative of UNHCR in the GCC, says the establishment is proud to collaborate with Human International Appeal.

"These projects will improve living conditions of thousands who struggle to survive the hardships they encounter on a daily basis," he added.

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