New UN Relief Chief Takes Office
November 18, 2024
The United Nations has appointed a new relief chief to replace the outgoing Jan Egeland. The new chief, Martin Griffiths, takes office today.
Griffiths, a British national, has a long history of working in humanitarian aid. He has worked for the UN, the Red Cross, and several other international organizations. He most recently served as the UN’s special envoy for Yemen.
Griffiths takes over at a time when the world is facing a number of humanitarian crises. The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of people and created a severe food crisis. The drought in the Horn of Africa is threatening the lives of millions of people. And the ongoing conflict in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis that has lasted for over a decade.
Griffiths said that he is “honored and humbled” to be appointed to the role of UN relief chief. He said that he is “committed to working with all partners to deliver life-saving assistance to those in need.”
Griffiths faces a number of challenges in his new role. He will need to work to ensure that the UN has the resources it needs to respond to humanitarian crises. He will also need to work to improve coordination between different aid organizations. And he will need to advocate for the needs of those affected by humanitarian crises.
Griffiths said that he is “confident that we can make a difference in the lives of those who need us most.” He said that he is “determined to work with all partners to build a better future for all.”
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