Tom Fletcher
@tomfletcherun.bsky.social
United Nations Humanitarian Chief.
Ex Principal, Hertford College, Oxford; Ambassador, No 10, NYU Prof.
Diplomat, writer, educator, humanitarian.
Ex Principal, Hertford College, Oxford; Ambassador, No 10, NYU Prof.
Diplomat, writer, educator, humanitarian.
Progress on Syria humanitarian access and efficiency last year meant we reached 3.5 million people with vital support every month, despite deep funding cuts.
We need to sustain this life-saving aid while we help communities move from relief to recovery. #87MillionLives
We need to sustain this life-saving aid while we help communities move from relief to recovery. #87MillionLives
February 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Progress on Syria humanitarian access and efficiency last year meant we reached 3.5 million people with vital support every month, despite deep funding cuts.
We need to sustain this life-saving aid while we help communities move from relief to recovery. #87MillionLives
We need to sustain this life-saving aid while we help communities move from relief to recovery. #87MillionLives
With our teams reporting a hurricane of violence against women and girls, I joined @unfpa.org global leadership team to listen and plan how to be there for those at such horrific risk.
February 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
With our teams reporting a hurricane of violence against women and girls, I joined @unfpa.org global leadership team to listen and plan how to be there for those at such horrific risk.
Sudan is at the top of our plan to save 87m lives this year.
We must protect civilians and aid workers, secure access and fully fund the hyper-prioritised response plan.
In Washington, we discussed steps to get humanitarian truce in place and aid in. bit.ly/4bB188W
We must protect civilians and aid workers, secure access and fully fund the hyper-prioritised response plan.
In Washington, we discussed steps to get humanitarian truce in place and aid in. bit.ly/4bB188W
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Sudan is at the top of our plan to save 87m lives this year.
We must protect civilians and aid workers, secure access and fully fund the hyper-prioritised response plan.
In Washington, we discussed steps to get humanitarian truce in place and aid in. bit.ly/4bB188W
We must protect civilians and aid workers, secure access and fully fund the hyper-prioritised response plan.
In Washington, we discussed steps to get humanitarian truce in place and aid in. bit.ly/4bB188W
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has lasted too long – 1,000+ days of famine, brutal atrocities, lives uprooted.
I’ve seen the suffering. Enough.
I'm in DC, working with US Senior Advisor Boulos, Quad and others as we commit together to reach 14+ million people with lifesaving help.
I’ve seen the suffering. Enough.
I'm in DC, working with US Senior Advisor Boulos, Quad and others as we commit together to reach 14+ million people with lifesaving help.
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has lasted too long – 1,000+ days of famine, brutal atrocities, lives uprooted.
I’ve seen the suffering. Enough.
I'm in DC, working with US Senior Advisor Boulos, Quad and others as we commit together to reach 14+ million people with lifesaving help.
I’ve seen the suffering. Enough.
I'm in DC, working with US Senior Advisor Boulos, Quad and others as we commit together to reach 14+ million people with lifesaving help.
Partial reopening of Rafah crossing for people to leave and return to Gaza is welcome.
But this is not enough — it must function as real humanitarian corridor so we can surge lifesaving help.
But this is not enough — it must function as real humanitarian corridor so we can surge lifesaving help.
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Partial reopening of Rafah crossing for people to leave and return to Gaza is welcome.
But this is not enough — it must function as real humanitarian corridor so we can surge lifesaving help.
But this is not enough — it must function as real humanitarian corridor so we can surge lifesaving help.
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South Kordofan is on the brink.
Civilians face escalating violence, mass displacement and a collapse of basic services.
Dilling and Kadugli are cut off, markets empty, health care exhausted.
Attacks on civilians must stop – and safe, sustained humanitarian access is urgent.
Civilians face escalating violence, mass displacement and a collapse of basic services.
Dilling and Kadugli are cut off, markets empty, health care exhausted.
Attacks on civilians must stop – and safe, sustained humanitarian access is urgent.
January 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
South Kordofan is on the brink.
Civilians face escalating violence, mass displacement and a collapse of basic services.
Dilling and Kadugli are cut off, markets empty, health care exhausted.
Attacks on civilians must stop – and safe, sustained humanitarian access is urgent.
Civilians face escalating violence, mass displacement and a collapse of basic services.
Dilling and Kadugli are cut off, markets empty, health care exhausted.
Attacks on civilians must stop – and safe, sustained humanitarian access is urgent.
Dawn in snowy New York. Checking in with our brilliant teams on the frontlines.
January 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Dawn in snowy New York. Checking in with our brilliant teams on the frontlines.
Conmovido por la noticia del fallecimiento de dos humanitarias trabajando para World Vision y @nrc-global.bsky.social que perdieron la vida en Colombia ayer. Nuestras condolencias a sus familias en estos momentos difíciles.
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Conmovido por la noticia del fallecimiento de dos humanitarias trabajando para World Vision y @nrc-global.bsky.social que perdieron la vida en Colombia ayer. Nuestras condolencias a sus familias en estos momentos difíciles.
A new Humanifesto, with impressions of Davos; truth to power; statecraft vs real estate craft; UN under attack; stablecoin, power triangles and career ladders; and the battle to shape a humanitarian algorithm. Plus the thing that matters most in 2026.
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HUMANIFESTO – EDITION 27
Zurich, 24 January 2026 Just finishing a gruelling week in Davos. Over 50 events and meetings, including with the President of Finland; Prime Ministers of the Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Lebanon, an...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
A new Humanifesto, with impressions of Davos; truth to power; statecraft vs real estate craft; UN under attack; stablecoin, power triangles and career ladders; and the battle to shape a humanitarian algorithm. Plus the thing that matters most in 2026.
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From loss to new beginnings.
Families in #Burundi are recovering after floods swept away their villages. Here's how the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund helped them turn their lives around.
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Families in #Burundi are recovering after floods swept away their villages. Here's how the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund helped them turn their lives around.
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Families reclaim their lives in Burundi by UN Humanitarian
When rising waters displace entire villages
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January 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM
From loss to new beginnings.
Families in #Burundi are recovering after floods swept away their villages. Here's how the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund helped them turn their lives around.
unocha.exposure.co/families-rec...
Families in #Burundi are recovering after floods swept away their villages. Here's how the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund helped them turn their lives around.
unocha.exposure.co/families-rec...
Escalating violence in Jonglei has forced families to flee their homes.
I’ve allocated $10M from UNCERF to support people displaced by conflict in South Sudan.
This funding will deliver life-saving health, protection, water and food to those most in need. #87MillionLives
I’ve allocated $10M from UNCERF to support people displaced by conflict in South Sudan.
This funding will deliver life-saving health, protection, water and food to those most in need. #87MillionLives
January 26, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Escalating violence in Jonglei has forced families to flee their homes.
I’ve allocated $10M from UNCERF to support people displaced by conflict in South Sudan.
This funding will deliver life-saving health, protection, water and food to those most in need. #87MillionLives
I’ve allocated $10M from UNCERF to support people displaced by conflict in South Sudan.
This funding will deliver life-saving health, protection, water and food to those most in need. #87MillionLives
Met with Saudi Foreign Minister
HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Excellent discussion on how we move forward to solve humanitarian crises.
HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Excellent discussion on how we move forward to solve humanitarian crises.
January 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Met with Saudi Foreign Minister
HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Excellent discussion on how we move forward to solve humanitarian crises.
HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Excellent discussion on how we move forward to solve humanitarian crises.
50+ meetings and events in frenetic week of diplomatic speed dating in Davos.
Beyond theatre and bustle, we have responsibility to deliver practical change for millions whose lives are even harder if people here let the world get more transactional, selfish, lawless and divided.
Beyond theatre and bustle, we have responsibility to deliver practical change for millions whose lives are even harder if people here let the world get more transactional, selfish, lawless and divided.
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
50+ meetings and events in frenetic week of diplomatic speed dating in Davos.
Beyond theatre and bustle, we have responsibility to deliver practical change for millions whose lives are even harder if people here let the world get more transactional, selfish, lawless and divided.
Beyond theatre and bustle, we have responsibility to deliver practical change for millions whose lives are even harder if people here let the world get more transactional, selfish, lawless and divided.
Thank you, Prime Minister Micheal Martin, for your strong and consistent defence of multilateralism, rule of law, principled humanitarian action, and UN. #WEF2026
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January 26, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Thank you, Prime Minister Micheal Martin, for your strong and consistent defence of multilateralism, rule of law, principled humanitarian action, and UN. #WEF2026
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If you love your kids, stop the algorithm being racist and sexist.
If you want to be a great ancestor, make it humanitarian.
Riveting conversations this week with tech companies, influencers and creatives on how tech must be part of solution, not part of problem.
#WEF2026
If you want to be a great ancestor, make it humanitarian.
Riveting conversations this week with tech companies, influencers and creatives on how tech must be part of solution, not part of problem.
#WEF2026
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
If you love your kids, stop the algorithm being racist and sexist.
If you want to be a great ancestor, make it humanitarian.
Riveting conversations this week with tech companies, influencers and creatives on how tech must be part of solution, not part of problem.
#WEF2026
If you want to be a great ancestor, make it humanitarian.
Riveting conversations this week with tech companies, influencers and creatives on how tech must be part of solution, not part of problem.
#WEF2026
Series of practical discussions with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa.
Clear Palestinian leadership of next phase of delivering SCR 2803, including massive reconstruction effort. We also discussed need for an end to the violence in the West Bank.
Clear Palestinian leadership of next phase of delivering SCR 2803, including massive reconstruction effort. We also discussed need for an end to the violence in the West Bank.
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Series of practical discussions with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa.
Clear Palestinian leadership of next phase of delivering SCR 2803, including massive reconstruction effort. We also discussed need for an end to the violence in the West Bank.
Clear Palestinian leadership of next phase of delivering SCR 2803, including massive reconstruction effort. We also discussed need for an end to the violence in the West Bank.
Great catch up with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Thanked him for Switzerland’s thought leadership on humanitarian reset. #WEF26
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Thanked him for Switzerland’s thought leadership on humanitarian reset. #WEF26
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January 26, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Great catch up with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Thanked him for Switzerland’s thought leadership on humanitarian reset. #WEF26
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Thanked him for Switzerland’s thought leadership on humanitarian reset. #WEF26
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Thank you, Prince Albert of Monaco, for a chance to discuss our ambitious plan to save 87m lives in 2026, and for your steadfast commitment to SDGs.
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Thank you, Prince Albert of Monaco, for a chance to discuss our ambitious plan to save 87m lives in 2026, and for your steadfast commitment to SDGs.
Discussed with Tony Blair our plans to further scale up vital humanitarian effort in Gaza, and essential role for Palestinian leadership in next phase of delivering SCR 2803.
January 26, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Discussed with Tony Blair our plans to further scale up vital humanitarian effort in Gaza, and essential role for Palestinian leadership in next phase of delivering SCR 2803.
Important discussion on recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
There must be clear Palestinian leadership, or plans will be built on sand.
There must be clear Palestinian leadership, or plans will be built on sand.
January 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Important discussion on recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
There must be clear Palestinian leadership, or plans will be built on sand.
There must be clear Palestinian leadership, or plans will be built on sand.
A friendship forged through action.
Thank you Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, for the intense practical work we are doing together on Sudan, Gaza and much more. #WEF26
Thank you Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, for the intense practical work we are doing together on Sudan, Gaza and much more. #WEF26
January 26, 2026 at 11:54 AM
A friendship forged through action.
Thank you Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, for the intense practical work we are doing together on Sudan, Gaza and much more. #WEF26
Thank you Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, for the intense practical work we are doing together on Sudan, Gaza and much more. #WEF26
Lunch with indefatigable President Stubb, focused on Ukraine, Middle East, and buttressing resilient, reformed international system.
Looking forward to getting stuck into values based realism of ‘Triangle of Power’ as an antidote to cynicism and despair.
@um.fi @un.finlandabroad.fi
Looking forward to getting stuck into values based realism of ‘Triangle of Power’ as an antidote to cynicism and despair.
@um.fi @un.finlandabroad.fi
January 26, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Lunch with indefatigable President Stubb, focused on Ukraine, Middle East, and buttressing resilient, reformed international system.
Looking forward to getting stuck into values based realism of ‘Triangle of Power’ as an antidote to cynicism and despair.
@um.fi @un.finlandabroad.fi
Looking forward to getting stuck into values based realism of ‘Triangle of Power’ as an antidote to cynicism and despair.
@um.fi @un.finlandabroad.fi
The UN has been here eight decades. We’re sticking around.
January 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM
The UN has been here eight decades. We’re sticking around.
Practical discussion on Gaza and Sudan with Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Norway is a key backer and principled thought leader for our humanitarian mission across the world. #WEF2026
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Norway is a key backer and principled thought leader for our humanitarian mission across the world. #WEF2026
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@norwayunny.norway.no
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Practical discussion on Gaza and Sudan with Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Norway is a key backer and principled thought leader for our humanitarian mission across the world. #WEF2026
@norwaymfa.government.no
@norwayunny.norway.no
Norway is a key backer and principled thought leader for our humanitarian mission across the world. #WEF2026
@norwaymfa.government.no
@norwayunny.norway.no
Fascinating brainstorm on potential role of stablecoins in lifesaving humanitarian action. Drawing on expertise from innovators, and pilots at WFP, @unicef.org @unhcr.org @undp.org and beyond.
Listening and learning as we work on the reimagination strand of the humanitarian reset. #WEF26
Listening and learning as we work on the reimagination strand of the humanitarian reset. #WEF26
January 25, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Fascinating brainstorm on potential role of stablecoins in lifesaving humanitarian action. Drawing on expertise from innovators, and pilots at WFP, @unicef.org @unhcr.org @undp.org and beyond.
Listening and learning as we work on the reimagination strand of the humanitarian reset. #WEF26
Listening and learning as we work on the reimagination strand of the humanitarian reset. #WEF26