Canada is deeply concerned by the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact on the country’s population and those living in neighbouring countries already struggling as a result of poverty, violence, food insecurity and climate change. Canada calls for all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and facilitate humanitarian access to allow the provision of critical assistance throughout the country.

“Canada’s humanitarian partners are on the ground providing assistance in this very complex environment, and we remain in close contact with them to understand needs. Canada stands ready to provide additional assistance, as appropriate, and we continue to call for an end to the violence in Sudan and for safe and unrestricted humanitarian access to be allowed throughout the country.”

- Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada

“Canada stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan and those in neighbouring countries affected by this ongoing crisis, and we’re committed to helping provide them with the humanitarian assistance they need. We are calling for an immediate end to the violence and will continue to support our humanitarian partners in the region.”

 – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

“When a humanitarian crisis of this magnitude occurs, Canada always steps up to help. This funding will provide for immediate and pre-existing needs, especially of women and girls, while also continuing to build a foundation for the people of Sudan to continue pursuing their aspirations for peace and democracy.”

- Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development

“With the humanitarian assistance announced today, our partners will be able to increase their efforts in providing aid and assistance to vulnerable people in Sudan. Canada is and will continue to be a strong partner to people facing crises like what we’re seeing take place in Sudan.”

- Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West

• Canada’s funding is being provided to experienced humanitarian partners such as Action Against Hunger, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the Canadian Red Cross Society, CARE Canada, Concern, Development and Peace, Doctors Without Borders, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Oxfam Canada, Save the Children Canada, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UNICEF, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, World Vision Canada and the World Food Programme.

• Today’s announcement also includes funding provided by Global Affairs Canada to the Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund, which is administered by the Canadian Red Cross Society, to support the relief operations of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Sudan.

Associated links

• Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan
• Statement by Minister Joly and Minister Anand on the situation in Sudan
• Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund

Haley Hodgson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development
Haley.Hodgson@international.gc.ca

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