Thank you CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation for having me on the panel discussing 'humanitarian diplomacy & leadership for peace,' honouring Martti Ahtisaari's remarkable peacemaking legacy. My core message: lasting peace requires tackling exclusion, embracing all and holding everyone to the same

We Interpeace share the same vision “lasting peace requires tackling exclusion, embracing all & holding everyone to the same standard” Jagan Chapagain Humanitarian Diplomacy & Peace Diplomacy have greatest impact when both are anchored in common pursuit to uphold humanity.

So powerful to hear @Grace_Melia’s story at tonight’s #WHA78 Side Event: “Accelerating Measles & Rubella Elimination through System Strengthening." Grace’s daughter Aubrey died last month, at just 12 years old, after a difficult life with congenital rubella syndrome. Her mother

Today, Heat Action Day, the @IFRC has released a new report – ‘Heat through the eyes of the most vulnerable: perceptions and pathways to action’ – to highlight how mountain global temperatures is making heatwaves more frequent and intense. Within the @IFRC network, we’ve raised

Insightful conversation with IFRC’s Petra Khoury and colleagues from Lebanese Red Cross and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society about their heroic efforts to reach and protect unimmunised children and displaced populations across Lebanon. Together, these partners represent a

IFRC Africa IFRC Global Director of Health and Care, Dr. Petra Khoury, and Mr. Jason Peat, Manager for Health System Strengthening in Geneva, are in Eswatini with IFRC Africa Pretoria Cluster delegation led by Masilo on a support visit to #BERCS.

My fruitful visit to Lebanon concluded with a visit to a mobile vaccination unit servicing Syrian refugees with @Gavi-funded vaccines administered by Lebanese Red Cross. We commend the Government of Lebanon's commitment to reaching displaced communities and are proud to support the

It was a pleasure connecting with Deepak Bhaskaran & Dr Innocent Nuwagira & UNFPALesotho Looking forward for working together. IFRC Africa

Health is a human right, not a privilege. 4.5 billion people—half the world’s population—still lack access to essential health services. This is unacceptable. At the Boao Forum for Asia Health Forum, Petra Khoury, the IFRC Global Health Director, reminded us that achieving

So inspired by the productive weekend in Shanghai! A heartfelt thank you to Chinese Red Cross & FASS for facilitating forward-looking discussions and for your exceptional partnership. Together with Petra Khoury, IFRC global health director, we have been exploring

The new IFRC-SARC Project Agreement is now signed and in motion! This marks another milestone in our partnership to deliver vital livelihoods and health services, strengthen SARC systems, and drive recovery efforts across Syria. This is how @IFRC turns commitment into impactful

Today we met with UAE MoFA وزارة الخارجية #UAE_Aid_Agency & #Water Conference teams to strengthen IFRC partnership, focus: tackling urgent humanitarian needs, especially health & water issues in Africa & beyond. #Together, we are committed to saving lives and building

IFRC and DIHAD teams convened for a strategic meeting to deepen collaboration and pioneer innovative pathways for #DIHAD2026. This strengthened partnership will amplify the event’s impact and foster enhanced cooperation between DIHAD and the wider #Red_Cross #Red_Crescent

A moment of pride in Lesotho Red Cross for their incredible work in the communities in Kena. From mentorship and education to nutrition and HIV care, children are finding hope—and becoming changemakers. 💡 One young man, Mr Nkopane Maema, once an orphan as his parents died when

This IFRC-DREF allocation was made to support the Somali Red Crescent Society in strengthening the community-level response to the current diphtheria epidemic, aiming to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates among the most vulnerable populations. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF

Over one million displaced people living in the camps of Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char in Bangladesh continue to face tremendous hardship and challenges as the crisis now enters its eighth year.   With the support of the @IFRC's Population Movement Operation, and an international

The @IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 25 million Swiss francs to meet critical humanitarian needs and to support the Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت in immediate response and recovery efforts following the powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake. Our press release 👉bit.ly/4n5wUx6

In response to the powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Afghanistan, the @IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 25 million Swiss francs. The @IFRC is coordinating closely with the Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت, which is leading local response efforts with its

“In crises, a person with diabetes still needs insulin." This central question drove a powerful #UNGA80 side event co-hosted by IFRC. Thanks to all partners & states for the commitment to ensure a crisis isn't a death sentence for people with #NCDs & #MentalHealth conditions.

Today I had the pleasure of joining a roundtable on “Supporting Healthy Ageing to Unlock the Longevity Economy in Germany and Beyond.” To truly support healthy ageing, we must: - Strengthen community-based programmes that address health in all its dimensions - Promote