Tom Fletcher

We have so little time to stop weapons moving beyond human control. 1.3K views · 5 likes · 3 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

The Netherlands is a vital humanitarian partner. @ministerBHOS Sjoerd Sjoerdsma and I took stock on detail of our work to reach 11m people this year. His experience and practical determination are such an asset to the collective effort. https://t.co/9oMNaAU4Me

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Excellent meeting with Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah of @KSRelief at #UNGA. We discussed how KSRelief is playing a leading role in humanitarian diplomacy, through their reach, resources and expertise. https://t.co/W5OI6vXNNQ

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Between a busy schedule of meetings here at the UN General Assembly, I ran into Alexander de Croo @alexanderdecroo. We shared what we’re hearing – and why the world must move faster to end conflict. #UNGA https://t.co/XlfSlWbld9

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This week, I’ve been sharing a piece of card with leaders. 10 access asks. 11m lives we can save if we can reach them. Don’t back humanitarian diplomacy in abstract terms. Back us to get food, medicine and education through. Let’s hold each other to account for delivering. htt

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Excellent meeting with Foreign Minister Al Sabah @MOFAKuwait on political and security dynamics in region, Kuwait's support to humanitarian movement, and what we need from them to unblock access to deliver aid to 11m people in most urgent crises. #UNGA https://t.co/yXWoUv0Dfk

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Humans are losing control of AI, the climate, weapons. This does not need to be inevitable. These are political choices. We must future proof the world. On @SkyNews with @SkyYaldaHakim: https://t.co/FFr10J0fdg

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Excellent to welcome Congressmen @GregMeeksNYC and @rep_jackson and hear their commitment to humanitarian action. We discussed the major global crises, US funding to the humanitarian community, and our approach to radical transparency. https://t.co/OA6REXp4vP

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Frantic day 3 here at UN: speeches, negotiations and shuttle diplomacy. We need all this activity to deliver real humanitarian outcomes. https://t.co/JcAhPWTVEi

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Good discussion with Foreign Minister Carlos Martínez @MinexGt on our joint work in Guatemala to get ahead of drought, El Niño and natural disasters. https://t.co/IZET59XkMN

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Working with our great partner Foreign Minister @ignaziocassis of Switzerland at #UNGA81 to unlock access to 11m people who need aid now. https://t.co/0XtVWZUHWj

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With New Zealand's Gabrielle Rush @MFATNZ before the main event. New Zealand consistently shows up for those in need of lifesaving support. Appreciate the solidarity and leadership. https://t.co/QNNkbCP6t7

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Three themes yesterday at UN General Assembly. Protect humanitarians and international law. Back our plan to save 87m lives this year. Help us get to 11m people we can’t currently reach. https://t.co/uHHQxSb677

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During our coverage of #UNGA81 this week in New York, I sat on "Diplomatic Avenue" show, I had a deep dive with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief @UNOCHA on the worsening Humanitarian Situation in

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HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium is a strong ally of the humanitarian movement. We discussed the challenges we face, the leadership of local organizations on the frontlines of our work, and our effort this week to unblock access to 11m people in need of lifesaving support. https:/

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Nobody cares more about improving the UN than we do. And my humanitarian colleagues on the frontlines show every day why this work matters so much. My interview with @baysontheroad on @AJEnglish: https://t.co/Nh8NwBJzkj

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Excellent talk with Foreign Minister @HMcEntee. Discussed how Ireland can support to unblock access to 11m people in need of lifesaving aid. Ireland is a great ally of Humanitarian Reset – 95% of humanitarian budget is to our prioritised plan: great leadership, saves lives. http

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Luxembourg steps up support to Humanitarian Reset. New Strategic Partnership including new resources to humanitarian community through pooled funds and Global Emergency Fund CERF. 7am signing ceremony: characteristic @Xavier_Bettel energy... https://t.co/qT2XjmreYV

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Non stop first day ends with EU HRVP @kajakallas on how we use the week to secure diplomatic breakthroughs we need to reach 11m more people with lifesaving support. https://t.co/0UkGQcPAxd

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Tom Fletcher@UNReliefChief20 Sep

Colleagues from across UN humanitarian community met Sudan's Foreign Minister. We covered latest prospects for peace, our expanded presence across country, and need to keep Adre border crossing open so we continue to reach people in Darfur with lifesaving support. https://t.co/lC

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Tom Fletcher@UNReliefChief20 Sep

Met Secretary-General Dr. Nabil Fahmy of @arableague_gs. Impressed by his vision for reform and focus on action. We will work together to deliver our plan to support Gaza through Winter, and get full humanitarian access throughout Sudan. https://t.co/LcE4NV14ze

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Tom Fletcher@UNReliefChief20 Sep

With @EgyptForeignMin Badr Abdelatty – an indispensable partner in the humanitarian response. Excellent discussion of priorities for the week, including our plan to reach 11m people currently out of reach. The stakes could not be higher. https://t.co/G4lWS1c541

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Tom Fletcher@UNReliefChief19 Sep

Protect humanitarian action. Back us to save 87m lives this year. Fight for a UN that helps us all be better ancestors. Our asks of leaders - and the public - as we kick off a huge week at the UN. https://t.co/WubCBa76uR

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Tom Fletcher@UNReliefChief19 Sep

Handshakes, meetings and photos are not how humanitarians will measure impact of UN General Assembly next week. We want serious action on the four huge risks running out of control.👇 #UNGA81 https://t.co/4gdLcdmZbV

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Welcome to the humanitarian family, @LukeJLindberg. Looking forward to working closely together to eradicate extreme hunger throughout the world. 40.3K views · 106 likes · 15 reposts · 3 replies Open on X →

Days until the United Nations corridors become frenzy of diplomatic activity. The humanitarian community will be here in force, fighting back for our values, for the people we serve, and for our massive, coordinated effort to save 87m lives this year. 👇 #UNGA81 https://t.co/K

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J’ai alloué 1 million de dollars du Fonds d’urgence des Nations Unies (CERF) afin de contenir l'épidémie de choléra dans la province du Kwango, en #RDC. Le soutien aux services essentiels de santé, d’approvisionnement en eau et d’assainissement va protéger des vies. https://t.co

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What would it cost to save 87m lives this year? Less than 1% of what the world is spending right now on war. As the biggest week of the year for the United Nations gets close, will world leaders listen? 👇 #UNGA https://t.co/bzwFeVRvRd

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Caught up pre-UN General Assembly with Andrew Veprek, Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom @StateDept. US funding has backed life-saving support to over 20m people so far this year through the coordinated humanitarian community. ht

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