Millions of people have been displaced to form one of the greatest humanitarian crises globally due to the conflict and instability in Sudan. In reaction to this mortal case, the UAE has reiterated its role as a global humanitarian player through a significant commitment that it declared at the UNHCR Pledging Conference of the Global Appeal 2026. The UAE’s contribution to UNHCR of US$15 million will help protect and support refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan and neighbouring regions. As conflict worsens, pressure increases because of climate issues, and as the vulnerable groups, such as women and children, are threatened, this pledge is shaped to ensure that the UAE remains dedicated to unity and global accountability. For more news updates, visit our Gulf Independent News page.
Humanitarian Dedication of UAE: Finances, Safety, and Cohesion
During the conference in Geneva, Ambassador Jamal Al Musharakh presented a solid humanitarian position of the UAE, emphasizing that the world is experiencing increasing displacement caused by conflict, persecution, and climate change. The UAE to UNHCR pledge aims to support essential services, protection, and lifesaving responses for displaced communities. The UAE has provided almost 4 billion dollars of aid to Sudan since 2014, which supports its practice of adopting humanitarian assistance, development, healthcare, support of refugees, and political stability in the region.
The major priorities of the contribution are:
- Enhancing humanitarian missions in Sudan and the neighbourhood.
- Provision of predictable and long-term funding for crisis response.
- Ensuring the provision of specific assistance to IDPs and refugees, in particular, women, children, and vulnerable groups.
- Helping the host communities that experience increased social and economic pressure.
- Another key point that was brought up by Ambassador Al Musharakh was that humanitarian aid should be principled, strategic, and dignity-centred.
UAE to UNHCR: Long-Term and Global Cooperation
The UAE to UNHCR collaboration is not new — it reflects years of coordinated humanitarian action. The UAE is a constant contributor to providing protection and needed services to crisis-displaced people in Africa and other parts of the world through UAE Aid and its global partnerships. The UAE’s commitment to humanitarian support is visible through its commitments in donating funds by collaborating with other nations. UAE at the Forefront of Global Humanitarian Support Says UN.
Vast Long-Term Assistance to Sudan
- The humanitarian aid since the 2023 conflict (US) $784 million to date — the UAE is the second-largest donor, after the U.S.
- Over US$4.24 billion of aid to Sudan 2015-2025.
- Elevate stability, resilience, and sustainable development of Sudanese communities.
This pledge supports the values that are inspired by the national leadership of the UAE, humanitarian solidarity, regional stability, and long-term recovery.
Addressing Multiple International Crises
At the conference, the UAE responded to deteriorating humanitarian crises that were impacting:
- Sudan & South Sudan
- The Sahel region
- Myanmar
- Ukraine
- The Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes.
During every crisis, violence victims are left at a high risk, and a globalized fund is vital to their survival and future.
As displacement numbers rise worldwide, the latest UAE to UNHCR contribution stands as a strategic push for greater international cooperation — ensuring no crisis is ignored, and vulnerable populations are protected with dignity.
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