Subcommittee News
October 26, 2011
Congressman Donald M. Payne on Liberia’s Presidential ElectionsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
September 28, 2011
Congressman Donald Payne Urges UNESCO to Reject Prize Honoring President Obiang of Equatorial GuineaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 11, 2011
Rep. Payne Commends the Obama Administration for Committing Additional Aid to Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 5, 2011
Rep. Payne Applauds President Obama for Establishing an Atrocities Prevention Board to Prevent Human Rights ViolationsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Calls on the United States to Continue its Support of those Affected by Drought and Famine in Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Selected to Be a Member of President Obama’s Presidential Delegation to Attend the Ceremony Marking the Declaration of the Independence of the Republic of South SudanSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
April 20, 2011
Payne, McGovern and Baldwin denounce human rights abuses in Bahrain.Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
February 22, 2011
ENGEL PRAISES OBAMA FOR UPCOMING TRIP TO LATIN AMERICASubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
Announces Establishment of Western Hemisphere Security Coordinator
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR VIETNAMSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA CALLS UPON SECRETARY CLINTON TO SUPPORT DEBT RELIEF FOR CAMBODIASubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
Subcommittee News
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Rep. Payne Commends the Obama Administration for Committing Additional Aid to Somalia and the Horn of Africa
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne released the following statement commending the Obama Administration for committing additional aid to the Horn of Africa.
“The United Nations declared a famine in two areas of southern Somalia, the Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions. The current famine is claimed to be the worst in over 50 years. The UN’s official recognition, efforts by Members of Congress and the international community have helped shed light on this devastating famine, one that has plagued over 10 million people and continues to claim the lives of thousands of children each day.
“On July 20, 2011, I introduced a House Resolution calling on the United States to continue its food and humanitarian support for the people of the Horn of Africa. The resolution also called on the United States to participate in education and training for local governments and organizations in agricultural practices to promote food security and water conservation.
“Today, the Obama Administration has begun what I hope will be a heightened effort to commit additional humanitarian assistance to the millions affected by this ongoing famine. This is truly a regional crisis as countries of the Horn are mutually connected by the causes of the disaster including drought, crop failure and livestock mortality. While the United States has answered the immediate calls for aid, we must ensure that we continue to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need and sustainable agricultural assistance that will prevent this type of tragedy in the future.”
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