Ulaanbaatar
UNFPA Mongolia renders aid to flood-affected women and girls
Society
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ As an assistance to flood-affected women and girls of Ulgii soum of Bayan-Ulgii aimag, the UNFPA Mongolia delivered packages of hygiene and sanitation kits together with transportation expenses to the National Emergency Management Agency on July 26.
During the event, 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 on 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 toothpastes. 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.
During the event, 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 on 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 toothpastes. 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.
M.Unurzul
