OCHA Humanitarian Forum Sudan Crisis
Following the outbreak of violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) millions of Sudanese face dire humanitarian needs. The warring parties committed in Jeddah on 7th November to improve the safe and unhindered humanitarian access to persons in need. As part of this commitment, the RSF and the SAF agreed to participate in an OCHA led Humanitarian Forum to work out the operational details.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sudan |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Protection, access & security
|
01.12.2023
- 31.12.2024 |
CHF 40’000
|
- Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type SDC direct implementation
Project number 7F11330
| Background | Since the eruption of the armed clashes between the RSF and the SAF serious impediments limiting humanitarian access have exacerbated the human suffering. Ongoing insecurity and violence have hindered the delivery of aid. In addition, humanitarian assistance is being delayed due to severe bureaucratic and administrative impediments that delay or prevent the entry and deployment of international humanitarian staff and supplies into and across Sudan. These obstructions have been further exacerbated due to the lack of commitment and cooperation by the parties to the conflict to respect the humanitarian principles and provide safe and unhindered access to people in need, especially in hard-to-reach areas. |
| Objectives | OCHA led Humanitarian Forum promotes trust between the parties to the conflict in Sudan and thereby contributes to improved humanitarian access. |
| Target groups | Participants of the Humanitarian Forum in Geneva |
| Medium-term outcomes | Safe and unhindered humanitarian access to people in need in Sudan is improved. |
| Results |
Expected results: Logistical support for the OCHA led Humanitarian Forum in Geneva is provided. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | The support to the Humanitarian Forum complements SDC’s growing humanitarian portfolio in Sudan. The Forum will also promote Geneva as an international hub and enhance Switzerland’s reputation as a reliable host of international organizations and as a promoter of peace and humanitarian values. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 40’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 25’014 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 40’000 |
| Project phases | Phase 1 01.12.2023 - 31.12.2024 (Current phase) |
