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.
Made a surprise visit to @iom.int Chiefs of Mission gathering to thank them and @iomchief.iom.int for their vital work everywhere people are facing humanitarian crises. Lively bunch …
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Made a surprise visit to @iom.int Chiefs of Mission gathering to thank them and @iomchief.iom.int for their vital work everywhere people are facing humanitarian crises. Lively bunch …
Darfur is an absolute horror show.
We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it.
Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.
We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it.
Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Darfur is an absolute horror show.
We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it.
Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.
We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it.
Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.
One year done.
Let me know if you can name all the places I’ve been (no cheating…)?
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Let me know if you can name all the places I’ve been (no cheating…)?
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November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
One year done.
Let me know if you can name all the places I’ve been (no cheating…)?
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Let me know if you can name all the places I’ve been (no cheating…)?
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In Sudan, we are working relentlessly with our partners to reach El Fasher and every person cut off from lifesaving aid.
My interview with @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
My interview with @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
Top U.N. Official Pushing to Get Aid Into Stricken Sudanese City
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In Sudan, we are working relentlessly with our partners to reach El Fasher and every person cut off from lifesaving aid.
My interview with @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
My interview with @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
Palestinians across Gaza are cold and soaked following recent rains. Frustration grows as floods rise and what little they have is destroyed.
UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed.
Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.
UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed.
Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Palestinians across Gaza are cold and soaked following recent rains. Frustration grows as floods rise and what little they have is destroyed.
UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed.
Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.
UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed.
Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.
I spent yesterday in Korma with survivors of El Fasher atrocities. So many halting, harrowing conversations in Arabic, or translated from Zaghawa, about horror and misery.
Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan
Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I spent yesterday in Korma with survivors of El Fasher atrocities. So many halting, harrowing conversations in Arabic, or translated from Zaghawa, about horror and misery.
Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan
Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan
Unspeakable suffering in Tawila.
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
In Darfur, Sudan’s lost children wander through a landscape of death
Around 200 unaccompanied children have arrived in the Sudanese town of Tewila after escaping El Fashir, where RSF fighters have carried out mass killings.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Unspeakable suffering in Tawila.
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
A day visiting survivors from El Fasher in Korma and Tawila, and meeting community volunteers.
Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.
Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A day visiting survivors from El Fasher in Korma and Tawila, and meeting community volunteers.
Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.
Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.
In Tawila, I spoke to women who fled El Fasher only a few weeks ago. They carry terrifying stories of brutal violence. The world has not protected them. We must do better. #Sudan
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In Tawila, I spoke to women who fled El Fasher only a few weeks ago. They carry terrifying stories of brutal violence. The world has not protected them. We must do better. #Sudan
Met local leaders in Tawila and Tasis representatives in Korma to insist on safe access and protection of civilians.
We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.
We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Met local leaders in Tawila and Tasis representatives in Korma to insist on safe access and protection of civilians.
We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.
We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.
In Tawila today, I spent time with mothers and caregivers of severely malnourished kids and women who have endured the worst horrors of the siege of El Fasher.
The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.
The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In Tawila today, I spent time with mothers and caregivers of severely malnourished kids and women who have endured the worst horrors of the siege of El Fasher.
The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.
The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.
After several days on the road, we finally arrived and saw the massive site where survivors from El Fasher are taking refuge.
Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support.
#Sudan
Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support.
#Sudan
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
After several days on the road, we finally arrived and saw the massive site where survivors from El Fasher are taking refuge.
Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support.
#Sudan
Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support.
#Sudan
Up early again for the next leg of our Darfur mission. Thanks to our friends @savethechildren.org for putting us up in Golo.
Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan
Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Up early again for the next leg of our Darfur mission. Thanks to our friends @savethechildren.org for putting us up in Golo.
Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan
Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan
In #Darfur, I spoke to @apnews.com on the catastrophic situation for civilians - and why it matters to be here now.
Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving.
apnews.com/article/suda...
Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving.
apnews.com/article/suda...
Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says
U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In #Darfur, I spoke to @apnews.com on the catastrophic situation for civilians - and why it matters to be here now.
Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving.
apnews.com/article/suda...
Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving.
apnews.com/article/suda...
On road deeper into Darfur.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
On road deeper into Darfur.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
Thank you to our friends @nrc-global.bsky.social for putting us up overnight in El Geneina. We were in Zalinjei this morning, now heading east through Darfur. We aim to open routes for more humanitarians & lifesaving supplies. @iomchief.iom.int & @wfp.org Carl Skau also in Sudan in coordinated surge
Arrived in El Geneina.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Thank you to our friends @nrc-global.bsky.social for putting us up overnight in El Geneina. We were in Zalinjei this morning, now heading east through Darfur. We aim to open routes for more humanitarians & lifesaving supplies. @iomchief.iom.int & @wfp.org Carl Skau also in Sudan in coordinated surge
Arrived in El Geneina.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Arrived in El Geneina.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.
Practical and positive exchange with General Al-Burhan on continued dialogue and cooperation to improve humanitarian access across Sudan.
The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.
The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Practical and positive exchange with General Al-Burhan on continued dialogue and cooperation to improve humanitarian access across Sudan.
The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.
The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.
Latest Humanifesto on a frantic few weeks from Gaza to Darfur, via New York and Nir Oz, Dublin and Duxford.
Plus a raw podcast, an Observer diary, TikTok trepidation, UN fightback, and some random book, speech, article and music recommendations.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...
Plus a raw podcast, an Observer diary, TikTok trepidation, UN fightback, and some random book, speech, article and music recommendations.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Latest Humanifesto on a frantic few weeks from Gaza to Darfur, via New York and Nir Oz, Dublin and Duxford.
Plus a raw podcast, an Observer diary, TikTok trepidation, UN fightback, and some random book, speech, article and music recommendations.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...
Plus a raw podcast, an Observer diary, TikTok trepidation, UN fightback, and some random book, speech, article and music recommendations.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...
In Port Sudan, I worked with Foreign Ministers of Sudan & Egypt on urgent steps to reach people in need across the country – from Darfur to the Kordofans.
Grateful for their partnership & commitment to facilitate neutral and impartial humanitarian action everywhere it is needed.
Grateful for their partnership & commitment to facilitate neutral and impartial humanitarian action everywhere it is needed.
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In Port Sudan, I worked with Foreign Ministers of Sudan & Egypt on urgent steps to reach people in need across the country – from Darfur to the Kordofans.
Grateful for their partnership & commitment to facilitate neutral and impartial humanitarian action everywhere it is needed.
Grateful for their partnership & commitment to facilitate neutral and impartial humanitarian action everywhere it is needed.
Just landed back in Sudan.
Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.
Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.
UN Charter pledged us to save generations from scourge of war, defend human rights and justice.
Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better.
My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck
Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better.
My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Just landed back in Sudan.
Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.
Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.
One month since the Gaza ceasefire, we’re delivering on our 60-day plan.
We’re saving lives but could save many more with better access, more safety and more funding.
We’re saving lives but could save many more with better access, more safety and more funding.
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
One month since the Gaza ceasefire, we’re delivering on our 60-day plan.
We’re saving lives but could save many more with better access, more safety and more funding.
We’re saving lives but could save many more with better access, more safety and more funding.
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Against better judgement and advice of everyone I know (especially my kids), l've joined TikTok. I have always argued we should be where conversations are happening.
I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874
I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Against better judgement and advice of everyone I know (especially my kids), l've joined TikTok. I have always argued we should be where conversations are happening.
I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874
I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874
The #Philippines faces another storm.
I've allocated US$5.95 million from UN CERF, one of the fastest ways to deliver funds in emergencies, in this case within just minutes of early warnings to support communities most at risk.
I've allocated US$5.95 million from UN CERF, one of the fastest ways to deliver funds in emergencies, in this case within just minutes of early warnings to support communities most at risk.
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The #Philippines faces another storm.
I've allocated US$5.95 million from UN CERF, one of the fastest ways to deliver funds in emergencies, in this case within just minutes of early warnings to support communities most at risk.
I've allocated US$5.95 million from UN CERF, one of the fastest ways to deliver funds in emergencies, in this case within just minutes of early warnings to support communities most at risk.