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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

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 · 9d

🇩🇪 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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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

NPR @npr.org · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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

Latest Humanifesto👇.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

Day 6 at #UNGA80. ⬇️

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

Ideas provoking session at Goals House on global humanitarian landscape, moderated by @janinedigi.bsky.social

Conversations on how to cut through the noise on crises outside spotlight. #UNGA

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

UN General Assembly High-Level Week may be drawing to a close but the work goes on. #UNGA80

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

Gathered UN humanitarians to hear from Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani about this unique moment for Syria.

We need to back concrete, visible improvements in the lives of its people. #UNGA

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

Échanges sur l’importance de renforcer les réponses humanitaires locales avec la Ministre de la Santé et du Développement Social, Colonel-Major Assa Badiallo Touré, lors de #UNGA80.

Hâte de poursuivre cet engagement lors de ma visite au Mali plus tard dans l’année.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 11d

Flambée d’Ebola déclarée à Bulape, en RDC.

J’ai alloué 2,5 millions de dollars du @UNCERF pour renforcer la réponse d’urgence – surveillance, vaccination et prévention – afin de contenir la propagation du virus et sauver des vies.

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