Lorenzo Angelini
@lorenzoangelini.bsky.social
Senior EU Advocacy Adviser, Humanitarian and Conflict at rescue.org. Repost≠END, views my own.
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The world has retreated from humanitarian aid—but violence, hunger and climate threats haven't slowed down. We must not forget about the people for whom crisis is a daily reality.
This is our 2026 Emergency Watchlist: www.rescue.org/watchlist2026
This is our 2026 Emergency Watchlist: www.rescue.org/watchlist2026
2026 Emergency Watchlist | The IRC
The IRC’s Emergency Watchlist reveals the 20 countries at highest risk of worsening crises in 2026 amid collapsing global support.
www.rescue.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The world has retreated from humanitarian aid—but violence, hunger and climate threats haven't slowed down. We must not forget about the people for whom crisis is a daily reality.
This is our 2026 Emergency Watchlist: www.rescue.org/watchlist2026
This is our 2026 Emergency Watchlist: www.rescue.org/watchlist2026
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“We have not seen many people leaving, and that is the main worry that we have now. A trickle of people here and there are coming through, but that is it.”
The IRC's Arjan Hehenkamp on the crisis in El Fasher, Darfur in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social:
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature...
The IRC's Arjan Hehenkamp on the crisis in El Fasher, Darfur in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social:
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature...
Pay up or be executed: El Fasher survivors speak of kidnappings and mass killings
Testimonies from the few who escaped expose a systematic campaign of execution and extortion.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“We have not seen many people leaving, and that is the main worry that we have now. A trickle of people here and there are coming through, but that is it.”
The IRC's Arjan Hehenkamp on the crisis in El Fasher, Darfur in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social:
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature...
The IRC's Arjan Hehenkamp on the crisis in El Fasher, Darfur in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social:
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature...
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"Tawila is at breaking point. Without a significant scale-up in humanitarian assistance, the suffering here will deepen."
IRC Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp warns of a crisis in Tawila, Sudan as thousands flee violence in El Fasher. More in @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
IRC Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp warns of a crisis in Tawila, Sudan as thousands flee violence in El Fasher. More in @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Mass killings reported in Sudanese city seized by paramilitary group
Rapid Support Forces accused of killing more than 2,000 unarmed civilians in El Fasher in recent days
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Tawila is at breaking point. Without a significant scale-up in humanitarian assistance, the suffering here will deepen."
IRC Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp warns of a crisis in Tawila, Sudan as thousands flee violence in El Fasher. More in @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
IRC Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp warns of a crisis in Tawila, Sudan as thousands flee violence in El Fasher. More in @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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As a months-long blockade by armed groups is finally lifted, the IRC is responding to huge needs in Léré, northern Mali.
Food insecurity driven by the restrictions was exacerbated by severe flooding last year. The IRC is currently the only NGO operating in the area.
www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Food insecurity driven by the restrictions was exacerbated by severe flooding last year. The IRC is currently the only NGO operating in the area.
www.rescue.org/press-releas...
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As a months-long blockade by armed groups is finally lifted, the IRC is responding to huge needs in Léré, northern Mali.
Food insecurity driven by the restrictions was exacerbated by severe flooding last year. The IRC is currently the only NGO operating in the area.
www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Food insecurity driven by the restrictions was exacerbated by severe flooding last year. The IRC is currently the only NGO operating in the area.
www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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BREAKING: The IPC has confirmed that famine is now a deadly reality in Gaza City, with all three thresholds—catastrophic hunger, acute malnutrition, and mass death—officially surpassed.
Immediate action is not just necessary—it is a moral imperative. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Immediate action is not just necessary—it is a moral imperative. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
All famine thresholds now surpassed in Gaza City: IRC urges Government of Israel to enable aid access to prevent further loss of life | The IRC
All famine thresholds now surpassed in Gaza City: IRC urges Government of Israel to enable aid access to prevent further loss of life
www.rescue.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
BREAKING: The IPC has confirmed that famine is now a deadly reality in Gaza City, with all three thresholds—catastrophic hunger, acute malnutrition, and mass death—officially surpassed.
Immediate action is not just necessary—it is a moral imperative. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Immediate action is not just necessary—it is a moral imperative. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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Right now, Sudan has more people living in famine conditions than the rest of the world combined.
Without an immediate cease to hostilities and a rapid and coordinated response, countless more lives will be lost. Read our full response to the latest IPC alert: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Without an immediate cease to hostilities and a rapid and coordinated response, countless more lives will be lost. Read our full response to the latest IPC alert: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Sudan: IRC responds to latest IPC alert | The IRC
IRC reaction to Sudan IPC projections
www.rescue.org
July 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Right now, Sudan has more people living in famine conditions than the rest of the world combined.
Without an immediate cease to hostilities and a rapid and coordinated response, countless more lives will be lost. Read our full response to the latest IPC alert: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Without an immediate cease to hostilities and a rapid and coordinated response, countless more lives will be lost. Read our full response to the latest IPC alert: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's new 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management.
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
July 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's new 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management.
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
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This #WorldRefugeeDay and beyond, we stand with refugees and all forcibly displaced people around the world. 💛
June 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This #WorldRefugeeDay and beyond, we stand with refugees and all forcibly displaced people around the world. 💛
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URGENT: We are gravely concerned by the alarming resurgence of cholera in Khartoum State and across Sudan, as the country continues to reel from what is already a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
More on the situation and how we're stepping up our response: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
More on the situation and how we're stepping up our response: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Sudan: IRC expands cholera response in Khartoum state as outbreak affects over 60,000 people across the country | The IRC
Sudan is experiencing a cholera outbreak affecting over 60,000 people
www.rescue.org
May 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
URGENT: We are gravely concerned by the alarming resurgence of cholera in Khartoum State and across Sudan, as the country continues to reel from what is already a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
More on the situation and how we're stepping up our response: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
More on the situation and how we're stepping up our response: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
At the #EHF2025, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social committed to a new EU fragility strategy by early 2026. In our latest report, we outline how to prioritise people-centred responses and the most vulnerable communities, and to drive progress on aid delivery, particularly with local responders.
A New Era for Aid 2025 Prioritising People and Protecting Progress | The IRC
A new era for foreign aid is upon us - whether we like it or not. Global needs and extreme poverty are escalating and increasingly concentrated in countries where we see an alarming convergence of con...
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May 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
At the #EHF2025, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social committed to a new EU fragility strategy by early 2026. In our latest report, we outline how to prioritise people-centred responses and the most vulnerable communities, and to drive progress on aid delivery, particularly with local responders.
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"To maintain progress with fewer resources, the aid system must prioritise its work on where it is most needed and can be most impactful."
Read our new report on a new era for aid: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Read our new report on a new era for aid: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
In a New Era for Aid, the IRC Urges Donors to Focus on Most Vulnerable Countries and Proven, Cost-Effective Solutions | The IRC
In response to a rapidly shifting global aid landscape marked by rising needs and shrinking resources, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for a renewed focus from donors on the world’...
www.rescue.org
May 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"To maintain progress with fewer resources, the aid system must prioritise its work on where it is most needed and can be most impactful."
Read our new report on a new era for aid: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Read our new report on a new era for aid: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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Two years ago, war broke out in Sudan. In the time since, it has spiraled into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
Now, there is no excuse for inaction.
Here’s how the world can help break the cycle that millions of Sudanese are trapped in: www.rescue.org/report/cost-...
Now, there is no excuse for inaction.
Here’s how the world can help break the cycle that millions of Sudanese are trapped in: www.rescue.org/report/cost-...
The Cost of Neglect: Two years of war in Sudan
As Sudan marks two years since the outbreak of war, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns of unprecedented humanitarian disaster and failed diplomacy. With millions displaced and famine sprea...
www.rescue.org
April 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Two years ago, war broke out in Sudan. In the time since, it has spiraled into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
Now, there is no excuse for inaction.
Here’s how the world can help break the cycle that millions of Sudanese are trapped in: www.rescue.org/report/cost-...
Now, there is no excuse for inaction.
Here’s how the world can help break the cycle that millions of Sudanese are trapped in: www.rescue.org/report/cost-...
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As international leaders gather for the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, we're calling for bold and decisive action to address the urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of Syrians.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
The time is now: Seize the moment and address Syria’s unprecedented humanitarian and recovery needs at this year’s Brussels Conference
As global leaders gather for the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for urgent action to address Syria’s deepening humanitarian and recovery crisis, ...
www.rescue.org
March 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As international leaders gather for the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, we're calling for bold and decisive action to address the urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of Syrians.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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Sudan is facing the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded.
At today's Sudan SOM in Brussels, Eatizaz Yousif - IRC's Sudan Country Director - explained why it's so vital that funding reaches local responders at the forefront of the humanitarian response.
Our press release: t.co/faaeuMtbuD
At today's Sudan SOM in Brussels, Eatizaz Yousif - IRC's Sudan Country Director - explained why it's so vital that funding reaches local responders at the forefront of the humanitarian response.
Our press release: t.co/faaeuMtbuD
March 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sudan is facing the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded.
At today's Sudan SOM in Brussels, Eatizaz Yousif - IRC's Sudan Country Director - explained why it's so vital that funding reaches local responders at the forefront of the humanitarian response.
Our press release: t.co/faaeuMtbuD
At today's Sudan SOM in Brussels, Eatizaz Yousif - IRC's Sudan Country Director - explained why it's so vital that funding reaches local responders at the forefront of the humanitarian response.
Our press release: t.co/faaeuMtbuD
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Around the world, women are rising, rebuilding and creating change in the face of conflict, loss and displacement.
This #InternationalWomensDay, join us in celebrating women around the world who are breaking barriers, shattering limitations and changing the odds for generations to come. 👇
This #InternationalWomensDay, join us in celebrating women around the world who are breaking barriers, shattering limitations and changing the odds for generations to come. 👇
March 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Around the world, women are rising, rebuilding and creating change in the face of conflict, loss and displacement.
This #InternationalWomensDay, join us in celebrating women around the world who are breaking barriers, shattering limitations and changing the odds for generations to come. 👇
This #InternationalWomensDay, join us in celebrating women around the world who are breaking barriers, shattering limitations and changing the odds for generations to come. 👇
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The decision to terminate thousands of awards from USAID and the State Department will have a massive impact on clients of the IRC.
“These programs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.” www.rescue.org/press-releas...
“These programs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.” www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Terminations of USAID and State Department Programs: Massive Impact for IRC Clients
The news yesterday that the US State Department, as part of its review of foreign aid spending, is terminating at least 10,0000 USAID and State Department grants and contracts will have a massive impa...
www.rescue.org
February 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The decision to terminate thousands of awards from USAID and the State Department will have a massive impact on clients of the IRC.
“These programs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.” www.rescue.org/press-releas...
“These programs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.” www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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🚨 The next MFF negotiations are approaching! 🚨
If the EU wants to stay a global leader in international cooperation (and we've got great reasons why it should 😉), it must commit to a strong, predictable, and well-funded development budget 💶🌍
How? We've got recommendations 👇
🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT
If the EU wants to stay a global leader in international cooperation (and we've got great reasons why it should 😉), it must commit to a strong, predictable, and well-funded development budget 💶🌍
How? We've got recommendations 👇
🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT
February 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🚨 The next MFF negotiations are approaching! 🚨
If the EU wants to stay a global leader in international cooperation (and we've got great reasons why it should 😉), it must commit to a strong, predictable, and well-funded development budget 💶🌍
How? We've got recommendations 👇
🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT
If the EU wants to stay a global leader in international cooperation (and we've got great reasons why it should 😉), it must commit to a strong, predictable, and well-funded development budget 💶🌍
How? We've got recommendations 👇
🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT
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As winter conditions intensify across the Middle East, families in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria are struggling to survive.
Heavy rains, plummeting temperatures and widespread destruction from hostilities have left millions dangerously exposed. Here are some of their stories. 👇
Heavy rains, plummeting temperatures and widespread destruction from hostilities have left millions dangerously exposed. Here are some of their stories. 👇
February 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
As winter conditions intensify across the Middle East, families in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria are struggling to survive.
Heavy rains, plummeting temperatures and widespread destruction from hostilities have left millions dangerously exposed. Here are some of their stories. 👇
Heavy rains, plummeting temperatures and widespread destruction from hostilities have left millions dangerously exposed. Here are some of their stories. 👇
This week, we published the 2025 edition of the IRC's Emergency Watchlist. Sudan, the occupied Palestinian territory and Myanmar top the list of countries most at risk of new or worsening emergencies, and the report outlines four driving forces behind #humanitarian needs & six priorities for action.
2025 Emergency Watchlist
The Emergency Watchlist report is the IRC's assessment of the 20 countries at greatest risk of new humanitarian emergencies each year.
www.rescue.org
December 14, 2024 at 4:21 PM
This week, we published the 2025 edition of the IRC's Emergency Watchlist. Sudan, the occupied Palestinian territory and Myanmar top the list of countries most at risk of new or worsening emergencies, and the report outlines four driving forces behind #humanitarian needs & six priorities for action.
In this piece for @politico.eu, David Miliband makes the case for continued, resourced EU engagement in the most #fragile and conflict-affected settings, and outlines different ways for the @ec.europa.eu to achieve effective humanitarian and development outcomes, with and beyond the #GlobalGateway.
EU’s Global Gateway is not a silver bullet
Channeling effective outcomes in the most fragile and conflict-affected contexts will require a separate strategy — one underpinned by sufficient resources and political will.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2024 at 1:40 PM
In this piece for @politico.eu, David Miliband makes the case for continued, resourced EU engagement in the most #fragile and conflict-affected settings, and outlines different ways for the @ec.europa.eu to achieve effective humanitarian and development outcomes, with and beyond the #GlobalGateway.
Last week, we published a new report on responding to the specific needs of the countries and communities at the intersection of #climate & #conflict vulnerability. As #COP29 negotiations are ongoing, it is crucial for leaders to drive climate finance where it is most needed. Read the report here:
Turning Words Into Action: COP29 and the Test of Climate-Conflict Vulnerability
An advocacy brief to mark COP29
www.rescue.org
November 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM