Shashwat Saraf (@shashwatsaraf) 's Twitter Profile
Shashwat Saraf

@shashwatsaraf

Regional Emergency Director - East Africa with International Rescue Committee

ID: 59399200

calendar_today23-07-2009 08:17:55

827 Tweet

126 Followers

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The Black Sea Grain Deal provides "a lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity," says the IRC's @ShashwatSaraf. Read more on why the deal must be extended in The Associated Press ⬇️ apnews.com/article/what-i…

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"50 million people across East Africa are facing hunger, and food prices have shot up by nearly 40% this year." The IRC's @ShashwatSaraf explains why the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal will "hit those on the brink of starvation the most" in CNN 👇 edition.cnn.com/2023/07/17/bus…

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"#AfricaClimateWeek signifies a pivotal moment to reshape #COP28's agenda. It's only fitting that these discussions commence in Africa, where climate-vulnerable nations have been left behind." Read more from the IRC's @ShashwatSaraf ⬇️ rescue.org/uk/press-relea…

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The United States' latest announcement of $163 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and the regional response is crucial to supporting the country’s mounting health, sanitation and malnutrition needs. It is vital that the international community match this level of support for

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L’Assemblée générale des Nations unies est un moment crucial pour remettre les communautés plus vulnérables au cœur des priorités de l’action climatique. Notre tribune avec Shashwat Saraf via ⁦Le Monde⁩ lemonde.fr/idees/article/…

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What are the most pressing issues facing vulnerable communities? ➡️ Preventing Famine ➡️ Combatting Malnutrition ➡️ Enhancing Climate Readiness This is what we're watching for at UNGA. rescue.org/article/three-…

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As #UNGA finishes today in New York, the IRC calls upon the international community to work with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of #ClimateChange to find solutions. Read more from Harlem Désir and Shashwat Saraf in Le Monde: lemonde.fr/idees/article/… (en français)

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4 DAYS TO GO! The Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Action! The panel is ready to hear your insights & share their experiences. Stay tuned for individual profiles and sneak peeks into what they'll bring to the discussion. Register: shorturl.at/dnDLY #OneDisabilityVoice

4 DAYS TO GO! The Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Action!

The panel is ready to hear your insights & share their experiences. Stay tuned for individual profiles and sneak peeks into what they'll bring to the discussion.

Register: shorturl.at/dnDLY

#OneDisabilityVoice
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In 2023, food insecurity affects 345 million people, more than double the number in 2020. But IRC research has shown that solutions do exist. Ahead of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Global Food Security Summit, here are 3 ways we can begin to tackle the hunger crisis: rescue.org/uk/article/thr…

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"The international community must act to provide immediate relief & address the root causes of food insecurity. The IRC is committed to being at the forefront of this effort, but we cannot do it alone.: More from the IRC's @ShashwatSaraf: rescue.org/uk/press-relea… #GFSS23

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We welcome the Government's new White Paper on International Development, but if the UK is to regain the trust of partners in the Global South and play our part in tackling global crises, it will be actions that matter more than words. Our statement 👇 rescue.org/uk/press-relea…

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We must not forget about the crisis in Sudan. "Khartoum now is like a ghost city. It's being haunted by the smell of bodies in the street. Hospitals, homes, markets: all of them being bombed or looted," said the IRC's Eatizaz Yousif. More in The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

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649,000 people have been displaced and 41 people have died following severe flooding in Somalia. The IRC is providing critical assistance, including shelter, cash and non-food items, but swift and substantial funding is vital to address growing needs. ⬇️ rescue.org/uk/press-relea…

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Countries in crisis & conflict are often the worst hit by climate change. As #COP28 approaches, we're calling for: 🗺️ Improved risk mapping for targeted action 🌱 Investment in climate resilience & adaptation 💷 Equitable and accessible climate funding rescue.org/uk/article/wha…

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Very much looking forward to attending the Einstein Humanitarian Dialog organised by IRC - International Rescue Committee in Berlin today! Climate change is a stark reality for the communities IRC serves, concrete actions are needed to mitigate impact and build their resilience to future climate shocks.

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Almost a year after the start of the conflict in Sudan, #UNSC resolution 2724 calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities is a good step. Now parties to conflict and states with influence must turn words into action. 18M people in Sudan face severe hunger. All obstacles to

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Did you know that Sudan is now experiencing the world's largest displacement crisis? Over 8 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict started, and many families have been displaced more than two or three times. Learn more: rescue.org/article/war-su…

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This week, IRC's Emergency Director for East Africa Shashwat Saraf was in Brussels, where he highlighted to EU officials the ongoing hunger crisis in Sudan, and urgent support needed to ensure humanitarian access. Learn more about the IRC's work in Sudan: rescue.org/country/sudan

This week, IRC's Emergency Director for East Africa <a href="/ShashwatSaraf/">Shashwat Saraf</a> was in Brussels, where he highlighted to EU officials the ongoing hunger crisis in Sudan, and urgent support needed to ensure humanitarian access.

Learn more about the IRC's work in Sudan: rescue.org/country/sudan
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In #Ethiopia, the dangerous combination of prolonged drought and flooding has led to soaring levels of child malnutrition. With support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, health workers at the Eelkare Health Center are implementing the IRC’s simplified protocol treatment: bit.ly/4bQ2ABh