Australia donates AUD 16.5m to support Rohingyas

The Government of Australia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have reaffirmed their partnership to support Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh through a new AUD 16.5 million multi-year funding agreement for 2026-2028.

The new agreement will help sustain critical sexual and reproductive health services, gender-based violence prevention and response, and adolescent and youth services for some of the most vulnerable women, girls and families in Cox's Bazar, a UNFPA press release said.

This will be UNFPA's third multi-year flexible funding agreement with Australia reaffirming Australia's steadfast partnership and continued commitment to protecting the lives, dignity and rights of Rohingyas and host communities.

Australia's support comes at a critical time. Currently, over 1.2 million Rohingyas live in overcrowded camps in Cox's Bazar, alongside 568,000 people in host communities who also need humanitarian assistance.    �"BSS