Publish: 20:51, 21 Sep, 2022

Japan provides $3.5m to UNHCR for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

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Japan provides $3.5m to UNHCR for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Japan has decided to disburse $3.5 million to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to Rohingyas those were forcefully displaced from Myanmar.

The Japanese government and the UNHCR have signed an agreement regarding the assistance that would be used to maintain access to critical and life-sustaining services for Rohingyas living in the Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char camps, said a press release issued by Japanese embassy on Wednesday.

Under the agreement, UNHCR will continue its humanitarian response in the camps in Cox's Bazar and on Bhasan Char, focusing on providing key services, such as legal and community-based protection, access to health, hygiene and sanitation, nutrition support and core relief items, reports BSS.  

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh ITO Naoki said, "Japan decided to provide assistance to this project, with the strong hope that it will improve the protection, healthcare and livelihood opportunities of the Rohingya population on Bhasan Char, and enhance their security in Cox's Bazar."  

He said as the Rohingya crisis has turned into the sixth year, it is imperative to continue funding for better and dignified lives of refugees, while making every effort for the early repatriation to Myanmar.

UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh Johannes Van Der Klaauw said Japan was the first to support the humanitarian response on Bhasan Char while the contribution has allowed UNHCR to strengthen local NGO work on the island, including providing protection and access to essential services."

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul

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