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.
The mission is right and the movement is out there. But as we reimagine humanitarianism, I need to hear your ideas.
So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge.
Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered.
I’m listening. 👇
www.unocha.org/listening-ch...
So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge.
Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered.
I’m listening. 👇
www.unocha.org/listening-ch...
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The mission is right and the movement is out there. But as we reimagine humanitarianism, I need to hear your ideas.
So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge.
Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered.
I’m listening. 👇
www.unocha.org/listening-ch...
So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge.
Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered.
I’m listening. 👇
www.unocha.org/listening-ch...
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
We’re transforming how we deliver lifesaving aid — empowering local leaders and communities, improving efficiency and innovation, and defending our values, including the neutrality of our aid.
Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9
Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We’re transforming how we deliver lifesaving aid — empowering local leaders and communities, improving efficiency and innovation, and defending our values, including the neutrality of our aid.
Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9
Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9
Des millions de personnes dans l'est de la RDC font face aux déplacements, aux maladies et à la faim.
Merci à la France et au Togo d'avoir organisé une réunion cruciale et pour leur engagement en faveur de la paix dans la région.
Mon discours à la Conference de Paris.
Merci à la France et au Togo d'avoir organisé une réunion cruciale et pour leur engagement en faveur de la paix dans la région.
Mon discours à la Conference de Paris.
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Des millions de personnes dans l'est de la RDC font face aux déplacements, aux maladies et à la faim.
Merci à la France et au Togo d'avoir organisé une réunion cruciale et pour leur engagement en faveur de la paix dans la région.
Mon discours à la Conference de Paris.
Merci à la France et au Togo d'avoir organisé une réunion cruciale et pour leur engagement en faveur de la paix dans la région.
Mon discours à la Conference de Paris.
Yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern #Afghanistan left at least 25 people killed and hundreds injured.
We are on the ground helping affected families.
We are on the ground helping affected families.
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern #Afghanistan left at least 25 people killed and hundreds injured.
We are on the ground helping affected families.
We are on the ground helping affected families.
Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue.
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue.
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
I’ve allocated $4 million from UNCERF to get urgent aid to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.
This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.
November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’ve allocated $4 million from UNCERF to get urgent aid to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.
This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.
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
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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
El huracán Melissa se acerca a Cuba.
He asignado 4 millones de dólares del UNCERF para apoyar medidas preventivas, incluyendo de alimentación, abrigo temporal, salud, educación y agua, para 170,000 personas antes de que llegue la tormenta.
He asignado 4 millones de dólares del UNCERF para apoyar medidas preventivas, incluyendo de alimentación, abrigo temporal, salud, educación y agua, para 170,000 personas antes de que llegue la tormenta.
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
El huracán Melissa se acerca a Cuba.
He asignado 4 millones de dólares del UNCERF para apoyar medidas preventivas, incluyendo de alimentación, abrigo temporal, salud, educación y agua, para 170,000 personas antes de que llegue la tormenta.
He asignado 4 millones de dólares del UNCERF para apoyar medidas preventivas, incluyendo de alimentación, abrigo temporal, salud, educación y agua, para 170,000 personas antes de que llegue la tormenta.