International organizations begin to help flood affected Bayan-Ulgii province
International humanitarian organizations, including World Vision, ADRA, Mercy Corps Mongolia, and Mongolian Red Cross Society, have begun providing assistance to those affected by flooding.
More than 530 households and 2,500 people have been affected by flooding in Ulgii soum of Bayan-Ulgii province. International humanitarian organizations, including World Vision, ADRA, Mercy Corps Mongolia, and Mongolian Red Cross Society, have begun providing assistance to those affected by flooding in Bayan-Ulgii Province. As an assistance to flood-affected women and girls of Ulgii soum of Bayan-Ulgii province, the UNFPA Mongolia delivered packages of hygiene and sanitation kits together with transportation expenses to the National Emergency Management Agency. Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Mongolia Country Representative, said “In times of emergency and disaster, matters related to food and shelters are greatly focused, but special needs of women and girls are left behind. Giving attention to this issue, UNFPA Mongolia is, therefore, contributing 250 packages of hygiene and sanitation items worth MNT24 million.” The hygiene and sanitation kits include feminine hygiene products, soaps, underwears, socks, clothes, towels, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. The package was also highlighted with its containing flashlight and whistle so that women and girls can protect themselves from a risk of gender-based and sexual violence during the time of disaster. Moreover, UNICEF has been developing guidelines on critical long-term action regarding drinking water and hygiene after flooding. Since the flooding in Bayan-Ulgii province, heavy rain has been continuing in Mongolia.
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