Strengthening Emergency Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Response to the Devastating Effects of the Earthquake in Nepal

A/RES/69/280View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 69c Special economic assistance to individual countries or regions, published in 2014.

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6 subjects

Earthquakes Emergency Relief Humanitarian Assistance Nepal Reconstruction Rehabilitation

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9 operative paragraphs

Expresses its deepest condolences, solidarity and support to the Government and the people of Nepal and commends its resilience, and also expresses its condolences and sympathy to all affected Member States, in particular those that lost nationals in the catastrophe;

Affirms the leading role and the primary responsibility of the Government of Nepal, with adequate support and cooperation from the international community, in the humanitarian response and the rehabilitation, recovery, reconstruction and development plans for the country;

Emphasizes the need to urgently help survivors through immediate and needs-based relief assistance, underlining the importance of reaching affected people, particularly in remote areas, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable, as well as the specific needs of women, girls, men and boys, and considering the use of the most appropriate means;

Welcomes the launch of the United Nations flash appeal of 29 April 2015, and calls upon the international community, including Member States, to provide support during the three-month period of the flash appeal and beyond;

Emphasizes the importance of linking relief with rehabilitation and development from very early on, of building resilience and “building back better”, of further strengthening national capacities at all levels, including effective and efficient governance and institutions, to prepare for and respond to future disasters of this kind, and of integrating a gender perspective, ensuring that women take an active and equal role in all relevant aspects related to disaster management and rehabilitation;

Underlines the importance, in parallel to the relief effort, of rapidly initiating the reconstruction efforts and resuming development through sustained efforts of Nepal and assistance from the international community, including the international and regional financial institutions, in collaboration with the United Nations and Member States, and welcomes pledging initiatives in this regard, in coordination with the Government of Nepal, for the long-term reconstruction and rebuilding of the country;

Also underlines the need for the international community to maintain its focus on sustaining the support for the medium- and long-term rehabilitation, reconstruction and risk-reduction priorities as defined and led by the Government of Nepal;

Stresses the need for restoration of the monuments and sites of historical, cultural and archaeological significance, and urges Member States to share their expertise and extend necessary cooperation to preserve the ancient cultural heritage of Nepal, including its World Heritage sites;

Requests the Secretary-General and the United Nations system to continue to assist Nepal in ensuring effective coordination of the national and international relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts and through international follow-up initiatives, as appropriate.

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