In a gesture of solidarity, women from Quarter 7 in Djibouti have made a donation of essential products and supplies to the National Union of Djiboutian Women (UNFD) to support Yemeni refugees at the Obock central camp. This initiative was in response to a call by President Abdillahi Ahmed and First Lady of Djibouti to support the refugees and address their basic needs. The donated items are essential products that will help alleviate the humanitarian situation faced by the Yemeni families.
The women of Quarter 7 aim to contribute to the efforts to respond to the needs of the refugees and improve their living conditions through this initiative. The president of the Quarter 7 women's group emphasized that their mobilization demonstrates their commitment to the President and First Lady's appeal. She also reaffirmed the group's support for humanitarian and social initiatives led by the First Lady, particularly those targeting vulnerable populations.
The president of the Quarter 7 women's group called on women from other quarters to follow their example and strengthen solidarity actions in favor of Yemeni refugees. She stated that collective mobilization will enable better response to the needs of the hosted families and consolidate the spirit of solidarity that characterizes Djiboutian society.
The Secretary-General of UNFD praised the mobilization of the Quarter 7 women and their engagement alongside Yemeni refugees. She thanked them for their gesture, which aligns with national efforts to assist refugee populations. The Secretary-General recalled that this contribution is part of a broader dynamic of support for Yemeni refugees installed in Obock.
The Secretary-General highlighted the role of Djiboutian women in humanitarian and social actions, calling for continued mobilization and greater involvement of different quarters and women's organizations. She invited women from various quarters to sustain this solidarity dynamic and multiply initiatives in favor of Yemeni refugees.
The Secretary-General emphasized that this collective commitment testifies to the solidarity of the Djiboutian people and contributes to supporting efforts to respond to the needs of refugee families. The donation by the women of Quarter 7 reflects the spirit of solidarity and humanitarianism that exists in Djibouti.
This initiative demonstrates the active role of women in Djibouti in supporting vulnerable populations and promoting humanitarian causes. The collaboration between the women of Quarter 7 and UNFD highlights the importance of partnerships in addressing humanitarian challenges.
Key points
- Women in Djibouti's Quarter 7 donate essential products to Yemeni refugees in Obock.
- The initiative aims to support refugees and address their basic needs.
- The donation reflects the solidarity of the Djiboutian people with Yemeni refugees.
