GENEVA, Switzerland—Permanent Representative Evan P. Garcia announced the Philippines’s financial contribution to the flash appeal of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to address the immediate humanitarian gaps in Afghanistan.
In his remarks, Ambassador Garcia recalled the Philippines’s tradition and track record of welcoming and opening its doors to refugees and asylum seekers. Just last week, the Philippines welcomed Afghan nationals, including women and children, who were seeking refugee status in the country.
The Philippines, the envoy said, will remain true to its time-honored commitment to provide meaningful humanitarian response and humane treatment to those who are vulnerable, marginalized, and in need, including refugees.
The Philippines’s pledge was made during the High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan, which was convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Geneva, Switzerland, to encourage international support for Afghan people.
