Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support internally displaced persons in Yemen | WPN World People News

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed memorandum of understanding with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the internally displaced persons in Yemen. The $31-million MoU was signed on Sunday, at the Center's headquarters in Riyadh, between Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah – adviser at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work, and Dr. Nabil Othman – UNHCR Acting Regional Representative for the GCC.

This generous contribution by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The Humanitarian Kingdom, came at a time when the humanitarian conditions in Yemen have severely deteriorated due to political instability, conflict, as well as an economic and fiscal crisis, leading to the near collapse of basic services. This generous contribution will assist the internally displaced persons in Yemen through the provision and rehabilitation of shelters, distribution of essential relief Items and related protection activities.

"The UNHCR is extremely grateful to the Kingdom, which, under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ben Abdulaziz, has always been proactive in responding to humanitarian appeals. This generous contribution of the Saudi Arabia will allow UNHCR to boost its life-saving intervention and most needed assistance through the provision of relief assistance to Internally Displaced Yemenis." Othman said.

He added: "UNHCR appreciates King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work, which represented by His Excellency Dr. Al-Rabeeah and his team, for their dedication and support of UNHCR activities to provide the best for the displaced Yemenis".

Dr. Al-Rabeeah and his team were pleased with signing the fourth program with UNHCR to support the internally displaced persons in Yemen. Dr. Al-Rabeeah pointed out that this $31-million program will assist a total of 800,000 internally displaced Yemenis through, the provision and rehabilitation of emergency shelters and collective centers, distribution of essential relief Items and related protection activities.

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees