Photo Gallery: The UN Secretary-General’s Mission for Humanity
Theme: Dignity
In May, world leaders will converge in Istanbul, Turkey, for the first World Humanitarian Summit. Decision-makers are asked to rally around our...
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Women as first responders in emergencies
Theme: Dignity
When Tropical Cyclone Winston hit Fiji last month, women showcased strength, resilience and resourcefulness in the face of devastation. A month into...
UNSG ‘Mission for Humanity’ – part 2
Theme: Resilience
“The World Humanitarian Summit, to be held in Istanbul in May, will be another opportunity to promote international solidarity. It will help...
Ban Ki-moon on a ‘Mission for Humanity’ – part 1
Theme: Conflict
“As a boy I grew up in war. I was six years old when I was forced to flee my home and...
New Global Alliance for Urban Crises announced, putting cities on the humanitarian map
Theme: Innovation
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien announced yesterday that a new Global Alliance for Urban Crises will be launched...
‘One Humanity: Shared responsibility’: the report of the UN Secretary-General for the World Humanitarian Summit
Theme: Effectiveness
“The World Humanitarian Summit is the moment for us to come together to renew our commitment to humanity and the unity and...
Moving the needle on localisation
Theme: Finance
It has been an honour to serve on the United Nations Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing over the last...
How can the private sector be effectively engaged in humanitarian work?
Theme: Partnerships
Trust is the common building block of societies and economies. It dictates our ability to work together towards common purpose achieving more...
Finance: Meet the needs of all
Theme: Finance
The World Humanitarian consultation process has produced a vision for a world whose fundamental humanity is restored, that puts people affected by...
Partnerships: Deliver better together
Theme: Partnerships
The World Humanitarian consultation process has produced a vision for a world whose fundamental humanity is restored, that puts people affected by...