CommunicationPublished on 16 March 2022

Women and girls, agents and victims in the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Switzerland and Sweden co-hosted a hybrid high-level pledging event on 16 March for those hit by the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. UN Secretary General António Guterres launched the event. On behalf of Switzerland, President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis has pledged CHF 14.5 million to further humanitarian aid efforts.

President Ignazio Cassis expressed his determination to help those affected by the crisis in Yemen. — © FDFA

It is therefore high time that we – the international community – step up our efforts. We need to ensure sufficient funding for the humanitarian response. And we must ensure that our contributions reach those in need as quickly as possible.

Ignazio Cassis