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Tom Fletcher

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Tom Fletcher

@UNReliefChief

The official account of @TFletcher the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator @UNOCHA

New York, NY

Joined January 2015

Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
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Visited Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority @ndmapk with Chairman Lt. Gen Inam to build our preparations for the climate disasters ahead.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
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With Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 in Islamabad. Practical session on vital diplomacy in Middle East, Pakistan/Afghanistan humanitarian convoys, UN reform and global disaster preparedness.
Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
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Cholera is spreading fast in Central African Republic. 435 suspected cases, now also reaching urban Bangui. I've allocated $1M from UN's Emergency Fund CERF for urgent response: health, clean water and community engagement. Teams are working around the clock to save lives.
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Government of Pakistan
@GovtofPakistan
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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی اقوام متحدہ کے انڈر سیکرٹری جنرل برائے انسانی امور و ایمرجنسی ریلیف کوآرڈینیٹر سے ملاقات ٹام فلیچر نے ملاقات پر وزیراعظم کا شکریہ ادا کرتے ہوئے پاکستان اور OCHA کے درمیان گزشتہ برسوں سے جاری قریبی تعاون کو سراہا۔ ملاقات کے دوران ٹام فلیچر نے
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
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Excellent discussion in Islamabad with Prime Minister @CMShehbaz. We discussed intense diplomatic efforts on Middle East, humanitarian convoys across Pakistan/Afghanistan border, and partnership on global disaster preparedness.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 13
Excellent news from @larsloekke. This contribution to the emergency fund will save many lives, allowing us to plan ahead of climate crises.
Denmark MFA 🇩🇰
@DanishMFA
Jul 13
UM @larsloekke: "El Niño truer millioner med tørke, oversvømmelser og fødevareusikkerhed. For at forberede os og reagere tidligt bidrager Danmark med 125 mio. kr. til FN’s Centrale Nødhjælpsfond (CERF) og IFRC’s Katastrofeberedskabsfond (DREF)."
Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 13
Très heureux de lancer cette nouvelle initiative pour nos leaders humanitaires. Apprendre, écouter, améliorer notre réponse. Personne de mieux que @Ag_Ayoya et @NTikum pour commencer.
Mohamed Ag Ayoya
@Ag_Ayoya
Jul 13
Heureux de recevoir à Bangui mon frère, Njoya Tikum, le nouveau Coordonnateur Résident du Système des Nations Unies et Coordonnateur Humanitaire pour le Burkina Faso 🇧🇫. Partage d’expériences pendant une semaine sur les défis et les opportunités dans des contextes complexes où
Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 13
The choice is clear: we can wait for disaster, or we can invest in resilience. El Niño is back. My statement:
Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 13
Excellent to meet Foreign Minister @javierachapma in Panama City to discuss our lifesaving effort in Venezuela and enhancing our preparedness in Panama, including for El Niño.
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Luis Olavarrieta
@LuisOlavarrieta
Jul 12
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 12
The courage of the Venezuelans holding their communities together. My interview with @DiarioTalCual👇🏼
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UN Humanitarian
@UNOCHA
Jul 12
During his visit to La Guaira, @UNReliefChief Tom Fletcher met families who described the terror of the earthquakes and the losses they continue to live with. Listen as families share what they lived through.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 11
So many people lost everything in the earthquakes in Venezuela. UN, NGO and local humanitarians have been there for them, and we will be there for them through the long work ahead.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief
Jul 10
From Caracas, I spoke with @AliShaathNCAG. Palestine Donor Group meeting next week is critical to galvanize support behind clear plans to improve Gaza’s basic services, particularly water, sanitation and health.