UN Needs Billions to Help Millions
07/29/2013
A panel of journalists and diplomats addresses a United Nations Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and the protection of journalists, at U.N. headquarters in New York, July 17, 2013.
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But first, we report on an eye-opening appeal for humanitarian aid.
UN Asks for Billions to Help Millions
The United Nations says it needs a record $13 billion to help tens of millions of people around the world through the end of the year. A recent investigation found that the UN’s humanitarian needs are increasing and more money is required.
Kelly Jean Kelly reports…
In December, the United Nations launched an appeal to help 57 million people in 24 countries. In the months since then, the number of people needing help has increased to 73 million.
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