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Tom Fletcher
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United Nations Humanitarian Chief.

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...
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 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 …
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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.
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 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
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 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.
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 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
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 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.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 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
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 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.
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM