quake

UN official calls for generous aid to displaced Iranian quake survivors

30 December 2003
The United Nations official responsible for internally displaced people today appealed to the global community to generously aid the survivors of last week’s devastating earthquake in Iran and to support long-term efforts to rebuild the country’s destroyed communities.

UN agencies say more cash donations needed for relief efforts in Iran

30 December 2003
With United Nations relief agencies having already contributed $500,000 from their emergency funds to help the victims of last week’s massive earthquake in Bam, Iran, a senior UN official said today more donations are needed to help the ongoing humanitarian operation.