ACTED
Action Against Hunger
Action Aid Pakistan
American Refugee Committee
Catholic Relief Services
Care International
Church World Service
(Pakistan/Afghanistan)
Concern Worldwide
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe
(German Agro Action)
Focus Humanitarian Assistance
Helping Hand For Relief and Development (HHRD)
Islamic Relief
Medical Emergency Relief International
(Merlin)
Malteser International
Muslim Hands International
Oxfam Novib
Oxfam GB
Plan Pakistan
Qatar Charity
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Save the Children
World Vision International
 

Islamabad, Pakistan – The members of Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) condemn the deplorable firing and bomb attack on the Plan International staff and office in Mansehra (NWFP), conducted by unidentified armed men.

The 20 international organizations express deep concern regarding Monday’s senseless attack, which has claimed the lives of three staff members and one community volunteer, injuring nine others.

Pakistan Humanitarian Forum extends its condolences to the families who lost family members in this tragic act.

Our hearts go out to the bereaved families and Plan International office in Pakistan. The loss of some very dedicated staff is compounded by the fact that this outrageous event has disrupted the work of international NGOs with a deep commitment for poor and vulnerable Pakistani children and their families.

It is regrettable that this attack might also create an environment in which humanitarian activities and interventions are hampered.

The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum calls for immediate investigation into the matter, and justice to the affected families. PHF is determined to continue working for the Pakistani people and communities, and hopes for an improvement of the security situation in Pakistan. At the same time, authorities at all levels must take effective measures to ensure protection of aid workers across the country, so that we can deliver unhindered assistance to those who most need it.

 

Pakistan Humanitarian Forum is a network of 22 international humanitarian organizations, which was formed to coordinate and strengthen the efforts of International NGOs working in disaster management. The forum collectively represents INGOs to the Government of Pakistan and other stakeholders.