Denmark is providing support to two of the worst humanitarian crises in the world

Denmark is contributing an additional 85 million kroner to two of the worst humanitarian crises, with 55 million kroner allocated for Sudan and 30 million kroner for Gaza.

Three years into the civil war in Sudan, the tragedy continues as the international community has been struggling to bring the parties to the negotiating table. In Gaza, the humanitarian needs remain extensive, and the winter increases the need for more assistance.

-“The world’s largest humanitarian catastrophe and displacement crisis are unfolding before our eyes in Sudan. We are doing what we can to alleviate human suffering. We do this through humanitarian contributions and through our work as a member of the UN Security Council and as part of the EU, where we continuously work to put the conflict on the agenda and put pressure on the warring parties,” says Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, adding:

-“In Gaza, we have glimpsed a ray of hope with the ceasefire. More support is reaching the suffering civilian population, but the humanitarian situation remains extremely serious. With a new contribution to the ICRC’s field hospital in Gaza, Denmark supports civilians’ access to urgent medical care, which is a lifeline for thousands of people affected by illness or injuries due to the hostilities.”

In Sudan, the warring parties have attacked the civilian population, committed extensive sexual violence, destroyed critical infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, and imposed extensive restrictions on humanitarian aid. Over 150,000 people are estimated to have lost their lives, and more than 12 million are displaced since the war broke out. Over 21 million people are facing acute food shortages, and famine has been observed in parts of the Darfur and Kordofan regions.

In Gaza, over 70,000 people have been killed and over 171,000 wounded since October 7, 2023, according to health authorities in Gaza. The delivery of health services is severely limited, with only half of the hospitals and fewer than half of the primary health centers partially functional, facing shortages of medical equipment and supplies.