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We are @EU_Commission Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid. We help save lives in crises & emergencies worldwide 🌍. Moderation policy:

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No country in Europe is immune to wildfires.​ That's why European countries have joined forces to be ready to respond as a team when the moment of crisis comes, with: 🛩️ a joint firefighting fleet 🧑‍🚒 pre-positioned firefighters 🧯 and more →
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'The most important thing for a person is to find safety and stability, to feel like a human being where they live.' Aisha's family fled the conflict in Yemen and found refuge in Egypt. The EU and @Refugees are helping them meet their basic needs. #WithRefugees
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@EU_Commission
European Commission
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The EU is the largest provider of external assistance to the Palestinians. We are disbursing €41 million to the Palestinian Authority and @UNRWA to support the payment of salaries and pensions, and to provide basic services such as health and education to Palestinian refugees.
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Lake Chad has shrunk at an alarming rate. Today, it covers less than 1/10 of the area it did in 1960. EU humanitarian aid and partners like @Intersos are present in the region, helping those affected by climate-related and other crises. ↓ #SundayRead
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When a wildfire or flood hits a country, the EU can help. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism prepares for and responds to climate-related emergencies in Europe and beyond. Listen to @TheExplainerPod podcast to learn more → 🎧 #EUSolidarityTalks
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"Cooking is an act of love," they say. At the refuge accommodation centre in Cărpineni, Moldova, cooks prepare daily hot meals for 130 Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war. With support from @WFP and the European Union. 🤝
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As Guatemala faces a spike in wildfires, the EU has stepped in to help. An advisory team from Spain, sent via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, has just arrived in the country. These experts in wildfire behaviour will assist local authorities. ¡Gracias! 🇬🇹🇪🇸🇪🇺
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Brussels’ Manneken Pis is ready for the European Civil Protection Forum next week. Are you? #CPForum2024
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The 53rd EU humanitarian air bridge flight has departed today for Al Arish, Egypt, transporting over 38 tonnes of health supplies for Palestinians in Gaza. These crucial items will be delivered with the support of our partners @WHO , @UNFPA and @IMC_Worldwide .
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@ECHO_LatAm
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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In response to wildfires in Guatemala, the EU activated @CopernicusEU for rapid mapping and is deploying seven experts from Spain via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism to help local authorities. We stand ready to help further.
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The scabies outbreak in Northwest Syria and the European Union- @WHO emergency response. ↓
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@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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I call on #Israel to: 🔴 stop its campaign against @UNRWA ; 🔴 refrain from proceeding with law designating UNRWA as a terrorist organisation; 🔵 comply with its legal obligation to ensure safety and security of UNRWA staff and premises. 2/3
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As challenges grow, our resilience to face them must also increase. Dive deep into the #rescEU story and find out what the EU is doing to achieve that. ↓ #UnitedInAction
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'The most important thing for a person is to find safety and stability, to feel like a human being where they live.' Aisha's family fled the conflict in Yemen and found refuge in Egypt. The EU and @Refugees are helping them meet their basic needs. #WithRefugees
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The big countdown has begun. On 6-9 June, #UseYourVote in the #EUElections or others will decide for you.
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@Europarl_EN
European Parliament
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To help you understand what the European Parliament does and how voting in the elections can affect you, we spoke to @EP_President Roberta Metsola. Watch the full interview:
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@ECHO_Asia
EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific
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More than 48,000 homes were damaged when a severe hailstorm struck large parts of northeastern India earlier this month. To help, the EU has allocated €250,000 to provide food and shelter kits to those most affected. More 👉
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@ECHO_CESAfrica
EU Humanitarian Aid | Central East Southern Africa
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Heavy rainfall in Kenya has resulted in devastating floods & landslides, killing over 200 people and displacing over 200,000. In response, @eu_echo has allocated €1.3 million to the flood response, including €100,000 in new funding to @KenyaRedCross to support affected families
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The EU's support for Ukraine remains strong. This hub in western Ukraine serves as the primary point where all aid for 🇺🇦 rescuers @SESU_UA , delivered via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, is received and processed. From here, it is distributed to the regions in greatest need.
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Today, the @EU_Commission adopted the Communication on the Evaluation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for the years 2017-2022. The Evaluation highlights the need for increased operational coordination across sectors to improve how Europe deals with disasters and crises. ↓
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