UN relief chief calls for overhaul in humanitarian assistance delivery

The UN’s emergency relief chief on Monday outlined the need for a fundamental shift in how humanitarian assistance is delivered, advocating for greater understanding of the needs of crisis-affected populations and a more proactive approach. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/03/1147676
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UN relief chief calls for overhaul in humanitarian assistance delivery
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