An earthquake, one of Latin America’s worst ever, occurred in the northern part of Peru on 31 May 1970, and killed some 50,000 persons. It also destroyed thousands of homes, rendering their dwellers homeless, and touching off a massive international relief effort. In response to the Government’s urgent request for assistance following the earthquake, the United Nations, in its capacity as participating and executing agency for the United Nations Developing Programme, is providing the services of experts in architecture/building technology and civil engineering, consultant services in appropriate fields, radio telephones, building plant, construction funds (materials, labor and site supervision), and miscellaneous services. These projects are part of United Nations activities designed to counteract the effects of the earthquake. Shortly after the quake occurred, both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided Peru with emergency assistance. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) also sent a mission to Peru to make first-hand observations in the earthquake zone.
Rebuilding efforts following the devastating earthquake in Peru.
UN Photo/T Hagen
[c. 1970]
Peru
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Children play in a covered playground at the Zaatari Refugee Camp, located near Mafraq, Jordan. The settlement has grown to house nearly 80,000 Syrian refugees since it opened in 2012.
Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten
Photo Date: 27/03/2016
NICA ID: 668954
City: Al Mafraq
Country: Jordan
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and partners opened a new settlement area in Arua district, northern Uganda, in February 2017, to host thousands of refugees arriving from South Sudan. The new Imvepi settlement was opened after Palorinya settlement in Moyo district, which was opened in December 2016, rapidly reached its 135,000 refugee-hosting capacity.
A young child being cared for at the Imvepi settlement.
UN Photo/Mark Garten
19 June 2017
Arua District, Uganda
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The United Nations Relief for Palestine Refugees (UNRPR), assisted by voluntary agencies, is supplying food, clothing, tents, blankets and medical attention to some 750,000 Arab refugees spread throughout the Middle East.
Women at the Damascus Reception Centre. [c. 1948]
UN Photo
Damascus, Syria
The United Nations Relief for Palestine Refugees (UNRPR), assisted by voluntary agencies, is supplying food, clothing, tents, blankets and medical attention to some 750,000 Arab refugees spread throughout the Middle East.
Taking a meal at the Damascus Reception Centre. [c. 1948]
UN Photo
Damascus, Syria