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UN Humanitarian @unocha.org · 9h

"We must seize this moment with collective will, with determination, and with generosity."

@tomfletcherun.bsky.social sets out the plan to deliver aid during the #ceasefire:

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 20h

From Riyadh, I’m in close contact with team in Gaza, US and regional colleagues to seize opportunity of President Trump’s peace deal and save as many lives as possible.

This moment, for which we have long worked, must not be a false dawn for all who long for end to conflict.

Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 1d

Hope, at last. I welcome the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza initiative.

Let’s get the hostages out and aid in – fast.

We are ready to move now, but we need safe access and full funding to turn this pause into real progress.

Every minute counts.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 1d

Back in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

On the agenda: delivering Gaza ceasefire, increasing access in Sudan, protecting operations in Yemen, and expanding our humanitarian partnership.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 1d

Hope, at last. I welcome the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza initiative.

Let’s get the hostages out and aid in – fast.

We are ready to move now, but we need safe access and full funding to turn this pause into real progress.

Every minute counts.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent two days in Kuwait.

Listening, learning and building trust and partnership.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 6d

Every minute of delay brings more misery in Gaza. But we now have a chance to deliver.

We call on all parties to agree to a ceasefire.

Give us the access. Let us work.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya in Kuwait City.

A wise voice in a turbulent world.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 2d

HH Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait has long been a leader on humanitarian issues.

We had an excellent dialogue on Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan. Plus UN and humanitarian reform, and how we can build partnership and trust.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 2d

Back on the road. First stop, Kuwait, a great ally for humanitarian efforts.

The number of people needing support worldwide is at its highest ever level. The collective funding gap is growing.

Looking forward to listening and learning, building trust and partnership.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 3d

Two years on from the 7 October attacks, the pain endures.

Release the hostages. Protect civilians. End the fighting. Let us deliver aid at scale.

There is a glimmer of hope for change. We must take it.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 3d

A deadly cholera outbreak is spreading in eastern #Chad.

I've released $1M from UNCERF to help contain it and assist humanitarian partners deliver lifesaving health and water, sanitation and hygiene support.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 3d

I've allocated $9M from UNCERF to keep hospitals, water systems, bakeries, and vital services running in Gaza.

With no electricity, lives depend on this support.

If a ceasefire takes effect and we’re allowed access at scale, we’ll be ready to reach even more people – fast.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 6d

Every minute of delay brings more misery in Gaza. But we now have a chance to deliver.

We call on all parties to agree to a ceasefire.

Give us the access. Let us work.

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GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social · 10d

🇩🇪 unterstützt den humanitären Reset & übernimmt Verantwortung als Vorsitz der OCHA-Gebergruppe. Mit Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social haben wir zu den Themen Donor-Reset, Umsetzung des Hum. Resets, Priorisierung in Zeiten knapper Mittel & nächste Schritte im #UN80-Prozess gesprochen. 5/7

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 7d

Fighting continues in Gaza City.

Access to north difficult.

Need for unimpeded humanitarian effort, but many humanitarians forced to suspend ops.

Issuing displacement orders does not absolve parties to conflict from responsibilities: many civilians remain and must be protected.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 7d

We continue to monitor closely the impact of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu, Philippines – claiming lives and destroying homes, leaving families in need of shelter and water.

UN and partners mobilised to support Government of Philippines with response.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 8d

Trailblazer, defender of our planet, good ancestor - thank you, Jane Goodall.

NPR @npr.org · 8d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 10d

President Trump’s plan opens new possibilities for humanitarians to deliver lifesaving aid at the scale desperately needed by civilians. And hostages finally coming home.

We are ready and eager to work - in a practical and principled way - to seize this moment for peace.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 10d

The ups and downs of UN high level week, and the latest on Sudan, Gaza, Syria, reform and much more.

Latest Humanifesto👇.

t.co/FEFJiHvMPw

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

At the end of a grueling week, a chance to thank our extraordinary team, who have fought meeting by meeting and event by event for those we serve. We are determined to ensure that this work saves lives. #UNGA80

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

As we navigate today’s challenges there are no better guides than @theelders.bsky.social.

Throughout this busy week of diplomacy I have sought and found wisdom from Helen Clark, Mary Robinson, Juan Manuel Santos and Zeid Al Hussein. We are all so fortunate to have them.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

The case for a Gaza ceasefire and full humanitarian access, key elements of President Trump’s 21 point plan.

Spoke with @aljazeera.com’s @baysontheroad.bsky.social on what is needed to end starvation in #Gaza and get hostages home.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

Excellents échanges avec la Ministre de l’Action Humanitaire, Commandant Passowendé Kaboré, sur la crise complexe que traverse le Burkina Faso – et sur la manière dont nous pouvons collaborer pour fournir une aide efficace tout en renforçant la resilience. #UNGA

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

Qatar is a superpower of humanitarian diplomacy – from mediation to supporting aid delivery.

Caught up with State Minister Dr. Al-Khulaifi at #UNGA80.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 12d

In a time of record humanitarian needs, German continued leadership is key.

Thank you, State Minister @serapgueler.bsky.social , for the meeting and signing Germany’s additional €15 million contribution to UNCERF. #UNGA

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