Saudi KSrelief, UNFPA Sign Agreement to Support Yemen's Most Vulnerable Females

Saudi KSrelief, UNFPA Sign Agreement to Support Yemen's Most Vulnerable Females
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Saudi KSrelief, UNFPA Sign Agreement to Support Yemen's Most Vulnerable Females

Saudi KSrelief, UNFPA Sign Agreement to Support Yemen's Most Vulnerable Females

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a USD-two-million agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide essential services for vulnerable women and girls in Yemen, aiming to improve their quality of life, SPA reported.

The agreement, signed via video conference, aims to reach 42,960 women and girls in the Yemeni governorates of Shabwah, Al-Mahrah, Marib, and Hadramout.

Its primary focus is on empowering the most vulnerable women and girls and enhancing the capabilities of those who have experienced gender-based violence.

Under this agreement, a range of services will be extended, including technical and professional training programs, as well as psychosocial and social support and protection services for girls and women.

The agreement was signed by KSrelief's Assistant Supervisor General of Operations and Programs, Eng. Ahmed Al-Baiz, and the Regional Director for Arab States in UNFPA, Laila Baker.

This agreement is a part of the Kingdom's ongoing humanitarian efforts through its dedicated arm, KSrelief. The objective is to provide comprehensive care and meet the basic needs of women and girls in Yemen, ensuring they have access to the necessary support and services for a decent life.



MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

 Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

 Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League (MWL) on Saturday condemned the Israeli military attack on Iran, cautioning against the danger and serious repercussions of escalation.
The MWL urged the international community to assume its responsibilities and work to solve these conflicts and their repercussions, address their underlying causes, and remain vigilant for their early warnings.

Also, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi issued a statement condemning the Israeli military targeting of Iran, describing this action as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of international laws and norms.
He reaffirmed the council's rejection of these military operations and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid the consequences of continued military conflicts in the region.
Albudaiwi also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and work to de-escalate the situation.