In order to help 1.48 million individuals, including Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh, the United Nations (UN) and its partners have established the 2025 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, requesting $934.5 million.
The strategy, which was launched today under the direction of the Bangladeshi government, intends to meet the continuing humanitarian needs of the host populations in Ukhiya and Teknaf as well as the Rohingyas residing in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
The JRP, which is currently in its eighth year, is a fundraising document that outlines the humanitarian community’s plan of action for meeting the evaluated needs of the host communities and refugees.
The 2025 JRP brings together 113 partners, including UN agencies, Bangladeshi, and international NGOs, with nearly half of the partners being national organizations from Bangladesh.
The plan focuses on five key objectives including facilitating the voluntary, safe, and dignified repatriation of Rohingya to Myanmar; strengthening protection and resilience for Rohingya women, men, girls, and boys; delivering life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations; promoting the well-being of host communities; and enhancing disaster risk management and addressing the impacts of climate change.
In a video message, UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis underscored the pressing need for continued international support.
“The majority of Rohingyas fled violence and persecution eight years ago, with thousands more arriving recently as fighting in Rakhine escalates. We have registered 65,000 people in the last year, but thousands more are still waiting for registration and access to assistance,” Lewis said.
She highlighted the growing challenges posed by funding cuts, warning that essential services, including food rations and health programs, are under threat.
“With 27% of children under two already malnourished, further cuts could have devastating consequences,” she added.
Lewis made an urgent appeal to the international community, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, to show solidarity with the Rohingya and Bangladeshi people.
“Please let them know they have not been forgotten,” she said.
More than a million Rohingyas have been living in Bangladesh since 2017 after fleeing violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
The JRP continues to be a vital tool for coordinating resources to aid the Rohingyas and lessen the strain on host communities as the crisis worsens.
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