Aleksandra Saša Gorišek
@aleksagorisek.bsky.social
Strategic Communications & Public Diplomacy | 25+ Years in Global Engagement, Storytelling & Crisis Response | UN🇺🇳 | IFRC⛑ | IAEA⚛️
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Humbled and proud to return to the UN, esp during the exhibition marking 80 years of the UN Charter. The highlight? Standing with two young diplomats from Indonesia and the Caribbean at the display honoring women who shaped the UN — their joy was a reminder that the UN’s future is in good hands.
Humbled and proud to return to the UN, esp during the exhibition marking 80 years of the UN Charter. The highlight? Standing with two young diplomats from Indonesia and the Caribbean at the display honoring women who shaped the UN — their joy was a reminder that the UN’s future is in good hands.
August 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Humbled and proud to return to the UN, esp during the exhibition marking 80 years of the UN Charter. The highlight? Standing with two young diplomats from Indonesia and the Caribbean at the display honoring women who shaped the UN — their joy was a reminder that the UN’s future is in good hands.
A powerful symbol of the future, this AI-generated image honors Austrian RC President:
Green for river Mur, Gold for his wisdom, Red for his humanitarian legacy.
Come & be inspired at the Humanitarian Innovation Lab, where REDpreneurs come to co-create what’s next. @redcrosswebmaster.bsky.social
Green for river Mur, Gold for his wisdom, Red for his humanitarian legacy.
Come & be inspired at the Humanitarian Innovation Lab, where REDpreneurs come to co-create what’s next. @redcrosswebmaster.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A powerful symbol of the future, this AI-generated image honors Austrian RC President:
Green for river Mur, Gold for his wisdom, Red for his humanitarian legacy.
Come & be inspired at the Humanitarian Innovation Lab, where REDpreneurs come to co-create what’s next. @redcrosswebmaster.bsky.social
Green for river Mur, Gold for his wisdom, Red for his humanitarian legacy.
Come & be inspired at the Humanitarian Innovation Lab, where REDpreneurs come to co-create what’s next. @redcrosswebmaster.bsky.social
Thanks to Prof Einwiller, I spoke to the University of Vienna’s MS students in her International Public Relations class.
It was energising to hear their thoughts on the role of AI in helping non-profits amplify their impact, especially as these organisations often work with limited resources.
It was energising to hear their thoughts on the role of AI in helping non-profits amplify their impact, especially as these organisations often work with limited resources.
April 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Thanks to Prof Einwiller, I spoke to the University of Vienna’s MS students in her International Public Relations class.
It was energising to hear their thoughts on the role of AI in helping non-profits amplify their impact, especially as these organisations often work with limited resources.
It was energising to hear their thoughts on the role of AI in helping non-profits amplify their impact, especially as these organisations often work with limited resources.
🎧 Season 4, Episode 5, Red Vest Podcast.
@IFRC_MENA regional director Hossam Elsharkawi @elsharkawi shares insights on the tradition of giving and the IFRC’s Ramadan campaign accepting zakat in a region impacted by humanitarian crises.
Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4l6smGw
@IFRC_MENA regional director Hossam Elsharkawi @elsharkawi shares insights on the tradition of giving and the IFRC’s Ramadan campaign accepting zakat in a region impacted by humanitarian crises.
Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4l6smGw
March 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🎧 Season 4, Episode 5, Red Vest Podcast.
@IFRC_MENA regional director Hossam Elsharkawi @elsharkawi shares insights on the tradition of giving and the IFRC’s Ramadan campaign accepting zakat in a region impacted by humanitarian crises.
Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4l6smGw
@IFRC_MENA regional director Hossam Elsharkawi @elsharkawi shares insights on the tradition of giving and the IFRC’s Ramadan campaign accepting zakat in a region impacted by humanitarian crises.
Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4l6smGw
Big challenges. Uncertain times. Important to #ShowUp.
Loyce Pace, @ifrc.org’s new Regional Director for the Americas, dives into tech, human rights, global health and what it takes to lead through change.
Season 4, Episode 4, Red Vest podcast 👉 bit.ly/42cLHyk
Loyce Pace, @ifrc.org’s new Regional Director for the Americas, dives into tech, human rights, global health and what it takes to lead through change.
Season 4, Episode 4, Red Vest podcast 👉 bit.ly/42cLHyk
March 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Big challenges. Uncertain times. Important to #ShowUp.
Loyce Pace, @ifrc.org’s new Regional Director for the Americas, dives into tech, human rights, global health and what it takes to lead through change.
Season 4, Episode 4, Red Vest podcast 👉 bit.ly/42cLHyk
Loyce Pace, @ifrc.org’s new Regional Director for the Americas, dives into tech, human rights, global health and what it takes to lead through change.
Season 4, Episode 4, Red Vest podcast 👉 bit.ly/42cLHyk
2.2 billion people live without safe drinking water. This #WorldWaterDay, we spotlight glacier preservation, as melting glaciers trigger floods, landslides & water scarcity.
@IFRC supports 191 National Societies to deliver WASH services to 100M+ people each year.
Water is life.
@IFRC supports 191 National Societies to deliver WASH services to 100M+ people each year.
Water is life.
March 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
2.2 billion people live without safe drinking water. This #WorldWaterDay, we spotlight glacier preservation, as melting glaciers trigger floods, landslides & water scarcity.
@IFRC supports 191 National Societies to deliver WASH services to 100M+ people each year.
Water is life.
@IFRC supports 191 National Societies to deliver WASH services to 100M+ people each year.
Water is life.
Another episode of @ifrc.org’s Red Vest podcast.
“I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability,” IFRC Africa new regional director, Charles Businge, explains what it takes to manage humanitarian crisis response across the continent.
🎧at 👉https://bit.ly/4kyBjIu
“I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability,” IFRC Africa new regional director, Charles Businge, explains what it takes to manage humanitarian crisis response across the continent.
🎧at 👉https://bit.ly/4kyBjIu
March 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Another episode of @ifrc.org’s Red Vest podcast.
“I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability,” IFRC Africa new regional director, Charles Businge, explains what it takes to manage humanitarian crisis response across the continent.
🎧at 👉https://bit.ly/4kyBjIu
“I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability,” IFRC Africa new regional director, Charles Businge, explains what it takes to manage humanitarian crisis response across the continent.
🎧at 👉https://bit.ly/4kyBjIu
What we share with others can have serious consequences for the humanitarian work of @ifrc.org teams.
Take a moment to check what you share.
Help us #FightMisinformation #ShareFactsNotFear
Take a moment to check what you share.
Help us #FightMisinformation #ShareFactsNotFear
March 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What we share with others can have serious consequences for the humanitarian work of @ifrc.org teams.
Take a moment to check what you share.
Help us #FightMisinformation #ShareFactsNotFear
Take a moment to check what you share.
Help us #FightMisinformation #ShareFactsNotFear
Behind every migration statistic, there are countless human stories.
Echoes from the Jungle, an @ifrc.org photo exhibit opens today in Brussels. See the lives of people on the move through the lens of photographer Federico Rios and learn how IFRC network teams support them.
🙏 @ec.europa.eu ECHO
Echoes from the Jungle, an @ifrc.org photo exhibit opens today in Brussels. See the lives of people on the move through the lens of photographer Federico Rios and learn how IFRC network teams support them.
🙏 @ec.europa.eu ECHO
March 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Behind every migration statistic, there are countless human stories.
Echoes from the Jungle, an @ifrc.org photo exhibit opens today in Brussels. See the lives of people on the move through the lens of photographer Federico Rios and learn how IFRC network teams support them.
🙏 @ec.europa.eu ECHO
Echoes from the Jungle, an @ifrc.org photo exhibit opens today in Brussels. See the lives of people on the move through the lens of photographer Federico Rios and learn how IFRC network teams support them.
🙏 @ec.europa.eu ECHO
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
In every crisis, women step up.
This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women everywhere.
Thank you to all the incredible women within the @ifrc.org
network and beyond! #ForAllWomenAndGirls
In every crisis, women step up.
This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women everywhere.
Thank you to all the incredible women within the @ifrc.org
network and beyond! #ForAllWomenAndGirls
March 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
In every crisis, women step up.
This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women everywhere.
Thank you to all the incredible women within the @ifrc.org
network and beyond! #ForAllWomenAndGirls
In every crisis, women step up.
This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women everywhere.
Thank you to all the incredible women within the @ifrc.org
network and beyond! #ForAllWomenAndGirls
New episode of @ifrc.org Red Vest podcast.
Trust is hard to find and easy to lose. Without it, many things in life become impossible. Humanitarian work is no exception.
My colleague @jessiethomson.bsky.social tells me what she’s learned about building trust.
🎧Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4i109iG
Trust is hard to find and easy to lose. Without it, many things in life become impossible. Humanitarian work is no exception.
My colleague @jessiethomson.bsky.social tells me what she’s learned about building trust.
🎧Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4i109iG
March 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
New episode of @ifrc.org Red Vest podcast.
Trust is hard to find and easy to lose. Without it, many things in life become impossible. Humanitarian work is no exception.
My colleague @jessiethomson.bsky.social tells me what she’s learned about building trust.
🎧Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4i109iG
Trust is hard to find and easy to lose. Without it, many things in life become impossible. Humanitarian work is no exception.
My colleague @jessiethomson.bsky.social tells me what she’s learned about building trust.
🎧Tune in 👉 bit.ly/4i109iG
This Ramadan, the @IFRC is collecting Zakat to protect the people of Syria.
Make your Zakat donation directly to the IFRC's emergency appeal for Syria and help @SYRedCrescent
provide life-saving assistance.
Make a difference 👉 bit.ly/3OZsTvq
Make your Zakat donation directly to the IFRC's emergency appeal for Syria and help @SYRedCrescent
provide life-saving assistance.
Make a difference 👉 bit.ly/3OZsTvq
February 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This Ramadan, the @IFRC is collecting Zakat to protect the people of Syria.
Make your Zakat donation directly to the IFRC's emergency appeal for Syria and help @SYRedCrescent
provide life-saving assistance.
Make a difference 👉 bit.ly/3OZsTvq
Make your Zakat donation directly to the IFRC's emergency appeal for Syria and help @SYRedCrescent
provide life-saving assistance.
Make a difference 👉 bit.ly/3OZsTvq
The @IFRC launched an appeal to respond to Uganda’s Eighth Ebola outbreak since 2000.
With @IFRC support, the @UgandaRedCross has been at the forefront of the response, working alongside the Ministry of Health and other partners to contain the outbreak. bit.ly/3QH0fzD
With @IFRC support, the @UgandaRedCross has been at the forefront of the response, working alongside the Ministry of Health and other partners to contain the outbreak. bit.ly/3QH0fzD
Red Cross launches an appeal to respond to Uganda’s Eighth Ebola outbreak | IFRC
Nairobi/Geneva, 25 February 2025 – The International Federation of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an Emergency Appeal for 6 million Swiss francs to help contain Uganda’s ei...
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February 27, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The @IFRC launched an appeal to respond to Uganda’s Eighth Ebola outbreak since 2000.
With @IFRC support, the @UgandaRedCross has been at the forefront of the response, working alongside the Ministry of Health and other partners to contain the outbreak. bit.ly/3QH0fzD
With @IFRC support, the @UgandaRedCross has been at the forefront of the response, working alongside the Ministry of Health and other partners to contain the outbreak. bit.ly/3QH0fzD
The DRC Red Cross, @ifrc.org
and @icrc.org are deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, particularly in Goma.
Recent clashes have displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Urgent assistance and safe access for humanitarian workers are needed. bit.ly/3CZ1Wpa
and @icrc.org are deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, particularly in Goma.
Recent clashes have displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Urgent assistance and safe access for humanitarian workers are needed. bit.ly/3CZ1Wpa
Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu | IFRC
Kinshasa/Goma, 17 February – The Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC Red Cross), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red ...
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February 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The DRC Red Cross, @ifrc.org
and @icrc.org are deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, particularly in Goma.
Recent clashes have displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Urgent assistance and safe access for humanitarian workers are needed. bit.ly/3CZ1Wpa
and @icrc.org are deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, particularly in Goma.
Recent clashes have displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Urgent assistance and safe access for humanitarian workers are needed. bit.ly/3CZ1Wpa
People from Ukraine are enduring unimaginable hardship as the conflict drags on into its fourth year.
A new @ifrc.org report reveals that growing financial strain is compelling more displaced Ukrainians to return home, with many reaching a tipping point. bit.ly/4jZWrqF
A new @ifrc.org report reveals that growing financial strain is compelling more displaced Ukrainians to return home, with many reaching a tipping point. bit.ly/4jZWrqF
'At a tipping point': Hardship for Ukrainians abroad | IFRC
Kyiv, Budapest, Geneva, 14 February 2025 – A new report from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) highlights that financial hardship is pushing more displaced Uk...
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February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
People from Ukraine are enduring unimaginable hardship as the conflict drags on into its fourth year.
A new @ifrc.org report reveals that growing financial strain is compelling more displaced Ukrainians to return home, with many reaching a tipping point. bit.ly/4jZWrqF
A new @ifrc.org report reveals that growing financial strain is compelling more displaced Ukrainians to return home, with many reaching a tipping point. bit.ly/4jZWrqF
The @ifrc.org Red Vest Podcast Season 4 is here!
What is humanitarian diplomacy?
In our first episode, @DylanWinderIFRC unpacks what it means to advocate for both crisis-affected communities & the local humanitarians who risk their lives to help.
🎧Listen now: bit.ly/40XACQ4
What is humanitarian diplomacy?
In our first episode, @DylanWinderIFRC unpacks what it means to advocate for both crisis-affected communities & the local humanitarians who risk their lives to help.
🎧Listen now: bit.ly/40XACQ4
February 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The @ifrc.org Red Vest Podcast Season 4 is here!
What is humanitarian diplomacy?
In our first episode, @DylanWinderIFRC unpacks what it means to advocate for both crisis-affected communities & the local humanitarians who risk their lives to help.
🎧Listen now: bit.ly/40XACQ4
What is humanitarian diplomacy?
In our first episode, @DylanWinderIFRC unpacks what it means to advocate for both crisis-affected communities & the local humanitarians who risk their lives to help.
🎧Listen now: bit.ly/40XACQ4
Today is #WomenInScience Day! Women & girls play a vital role in science, yet they make up only 1 in 3 researchers globally.
At the @ifrc.org, we are lucky to have many talented colleagues working & innovating for humanitarian action.
The world needs more women & girls in science!
At the @ifrc.org, we are lucky to have many talented colleagues working & innovating for humanitarian action.
The world needs more women & girls in science!
February 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today is #WomenInScience Day! Women & girls play a vital role in science, yet they make up only 1 in 3 researchers globally.
At the @ifrc.org, we are lucky to have many talented colleagues working & innovating for humanitarian action.
The world needs more women & girls in science!
At the @ifrc.org, we are lucky to have many talented colleagues working & innovating for humanitarian action.
The world needs more women & girls in science!
Yet another one.
Deeply saddened by the death of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer, Iman Abbas while on duty.
@IFRC sends our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues and loved ones and strongly reiterate our call for respect for our emblems. bit.ly/3CTJ22H
Deeply saddened by the death of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer, Iman Abbas while on duty.
@IFRC sends our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues and loved ones and strongly reiterate our call for respect for our emblems. bit.ly/3CTJ22H
STATEMENT: IFRC mourns the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer | IFRC
The IFRC is deeply saddened by the death of Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteer, Iman Abbas. On 1 February, she was killed while participating in a SRCS cleaning campaign at the Sabreen op...
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February 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Yet another one.
Deeply saddened by the death of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer, Iman Abbas while on duty.
@IFRC sends our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues and loved ones and strongly reiterate our call for respect for our emblems. bit.ly/3CTJ22H
Deeply saddened by the death of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer, Iman Abbas while on duty.
@IFRC sends our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues and loved ones and strongly reiterate our call for respect for our emblems. bit.ly/3CTJ22H
Two years after the devastating earthquake in Syria, millions are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
Over 4,000 @syredcrescent volunteers have been providing support. With help from partners & @ifrc.org, Syrian Red Crescent has assisted more than 41,000 people with cash assistance.
Over 4,000 @syredcrescent volunteers have been providing support. With help from partners & @ifrc.org, Syrian Red Crescent has assisted more than 41,000 people with cash assistance.
February 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Two years after the devastating earthquake in Syria, millions are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
Over 4,000 @syredcrescent volunteers have been providing support. With help from partners & @ifrc.org, Syrian Red Crescent has assisted more than 41,000 people with cash assistance.
Over 4,000 @syredcrescent volunteers have been providing support. With help from partners & @ifrc.org, Syrian Red Crescent has assisted more than 41,000 people with cash assistance.
In Türkiye, two years after the earthquakes, hundreds of thousands continue to face immense challenges.
With support of the @ifrc.org network, the Turkish @RedCrescent has been at the very heart of the response since day one & will continue to support people for many years to come.
With support of the @ifrc.org network, the Turkish @RedCrescent has been at the very heart of the response since day one & will continue to support people for many years to come.
February 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
In Türkiye, two years after the earthquakes, hundreds of thousands continue to face immense challenges.
With support of the @ifrc.org network, the Turkish @RedCrescent has been at the very heart of the response since day one & will continue to support people for many years to come.
With support of the @ifrc.org network, the Turkish @RedCrescent has been at the very heart of the response since day one & will continue to support people for many years to come.
18717 - My grandmother’s # in Auschwitz. She was a political prisoner.
32407 - Lale Sokolov’s # in Auschwitz. He was the Auschwitz Tätowierer as per The Tattooist of Auschwitz by H. Morris.
I wonder if Mr. Sokolov tattooed my grandmother’s arm. I will never know. But I will always remember.
32407 - Lale Sokolov’s # in Auschwitz. He was the Auschwitz Tätowierer as per The Tattooist of Auschwitz by H. Morris.
I wonder if Mr. Sokolov tattooed my grandmother’s arm. I will never know. But I will always remember.
February 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
18717 - My grandmother’s # in Auschwitz. She was a political prisoner.
32407 - Lale Sokolov’s # in Auschwitz. He was the Auschwitz Tätowierer as per The Tattooist of Auschwitz by H. Morris.
I wonder if Mr. Sokolov tattooed my grandmother’s arm. I will never know. But I will always remember.
32407 - Lale Sokolov’s # in Auschwitz. He was the Auschwitz Tätowierer as per The Tattooist of Auschwitz by H. Morris.
I wonder if Mr. Sokolov tattooed my grandmother’s arm. I will never know. But I will always remember.
In this @ifrc.org #TheRedVest podcast episode, Ana Gabriela Mejía Silva, a psychologist & Ecuadorian Red Cross volunteer, explores the mental health costs of climate change & what we need to do to help people cope.
Stay tuned! A new season is coming soon! bit.ly/3K0ph9G
Stay tuned! A new season is coming soon! bit.ly/3K0ph9G
January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In this @ifrc.org #TheRedVest podcast episode, Ana Gabriela Mejía Silva, a psychologist & Ecuadorian Red Cross volunteer, explores the mental health costs of climate change & what we need to do to help people cope.
Stay tuned! A new season is coming soon! bit.ly/3K0ph9G
Stay tuned! A new season is coming soon! bit.ly/3K0ph9G
Today, on #EducationDay, we celebrate the transformative power of education, a beacon of hope, even in the midst of crises.
Through the RED Education initiative the @ifrc.org network ensures that people have safe, equitable and uninterrupted access to inclusive, quality education.
Through the RED Education initiative the @ifrc.org network ensures that people have safe, equitable and uninterrupted access to inclusive, quality education.
January 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today, on #EducationDay, we celebrate the transformative power of education, a beacon of hope, even in the midst of crises.
Through the RED Education initiative the @ifrc.org network ensures that people have safe, equitable and uninterrupted access to inclusive, quality education.
Through the RED Education initiative the @ifrc.org network ensures that people have safe, equitable and uninterrupted access to inclusive, quality education.
A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in Türkiye, claiming lives and leaving many injured.
Teams from Turkish Red Crescent @Kizilay have been working around the clock to rescue and support those affected.
Thank you for your life-saving work. @ifrc
Teams from Turkish Red Crescent @Kizilay have been working around the clock to rescue and support those affected.
Thank you for your life-saving work. @ifrc
January 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in Türkiye, claiming lives and leaving many injured.
Teams from Turkish Red Crescent @Kizilay have been working around the clock to rescue and support those affected.
Thank you for your life-saving work. @ifrc
Teams from Turkish Red Crescent @Kizilay have been working around the clock to rescue and support those affected.
Thank you for your life-saving work. @ifrc
Reposted by Aleksandra Saša Gorišek
Meta's recent announcement that it will roll back trust and safety measures will cause untold harm to our world.
Hateful content is likely to surge, prompting spikes in on- and offline harassment and violence.
In effect, silencing speech & participation.
melissa-fleming.medium.com/meta-move-em...
Hateful content is likely to surge, prompting spikes in on- and offline harassment and violence.
In effect, silencing speech & participation.
melissa-fleming.medium.com/meta-move-em...
META move empowers purveyors of disinformation and hate
Meta’s recent announcement that it will roll back trust and safety measures will cause untold harm to our world.
melissa-fleming.medium.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Meta's recent announcement that it will roll back trust and safety measures will cause untold harm to our world.
Hateful content is likely to surge, prompting spikes in on- and offline harassment and violence.
In effect, silencing speech & participation.
melissa-fleming.medium.com/meta-move-em...
Hateful content is likely to surge, prompting spikes in on- and offline harassment and violence.
In effect, silencing speech & participation.
melissa-fleming.medium.com/meta-move-em...