The Government of Denmark has granted US 1.6 million dollars aid to assist the Internally Displaced Persons in North Waziristan and Khyber Agency. This grant will be implemented through UNHCR's operations in the area. The grant was announced on Saturday by the Ambassador of Denmark Jesper Moller Sorensen, who said that the situation of displaced people is very critical, as Pakistan faces serious challenges due to the frequency of conflicts and emergencies in the country.
"IDPs are in a very serious and extremely vulnerable position. Today, almost one million IDPs' women and children are without social protection. Our contribution serves to ensure that displaced people, especially women, children and others with special needs, have equal access to all services offered by the government and humanitarian actors," Sorensen said.
Nearly 993.166 individuals (90.836 families) with 74 percent being women and children were displaced as a result of military operation in North Waziristan. An additional displacement of 98.700 families (638.699 individuals) took place after military operations started in the adjacent areas of Khyber Agency. The Danish grant will provide tents, emergency shelter materials, and core relief items for protection against the cold winter for the IDPs. UNHCR is also establishing new camps and providing technical support on camp management and coordination.
Denmark has been providing humanitarian support to Pakistan since 2005 with increased support during the earthquake and floods. Between 2010 and 2013, Denmark contributed a total of US 51.5 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Pakistan. Denmark is also currently implementing a US 50 million dollars development assistance programme in Pakistan (2013-2016).
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