Cairo, 30 September – The Government of Egypt, in collaboration with the United Nations and the European Union, is launching a Joint UN Programme implemented by UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF and WHO under the framework of the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees.

Despite the increasing needs following the influx from Sudan since April 2023, Egypt continues its efforts to provide essential services, including health and education, to the refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations.

In a spirit of solidarity and responsibility sharing, the programme, supported by a €12.2 million grant from the European Union, is acknowledging these efforts and will partner with the Government to address basic health and education needs and enhance resilience and protection for the less advantaged migrants, refugees and asylum seekers living in Egypt, as well as their host communities.

The Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs and International Security Ambassador Amr Aljowaily highlighted Egypt’s long-standing role in hosting large numbers of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. “Egypt adopts a comprehensive approach that allows for the integration of migrants and refugees into the Egyptian society through a no-camp policy, and providing basic services.”, he stated.