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.
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.
El Fasher is at breaking point. People are trapped and fighting is advancing further into the city.
Ceasefire now, in El Fasher, in Darfur and throughout Sudan.
Ceasefire now, in El Fasher, in Darfur and throughout Sudan.
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
El Fasher is at breaking point. People are trapped and fighting is advancing further into the city.
Ceasefire now, in El Fasher, in Darfur and throughout Sudan.
Ceasefire now, in El Fasher, in Darfur and throughout Sudan.
For 80 years, the UN has been saving lives, advancing peace and upholding hope.
Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay
Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay
October 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
For 80 years, the UN has been saving lives, advancing peace and upholding hope.
Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay
Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay
Excellent discussion with Nick Robinson on Gaza, humanitarian challenges, and the resurgent role of diplomacy.
Listen here 👇
bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Listen here 👇
bbc.com/audio/play/m...
October 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Excellent discussion with Nick Robinson on Gaza, humanitarian challenges, and the resurgent role of diplomacy.
Listen here 👇
bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Listen here 👇
bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Thank you President Higgins for your deep wisdom, powerful advice and rock solid humanitarianism. I feel revitalized by this time together.
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thank you President Higgins for your deep wisdom, powerful advice and rock solid humanitarianism. I feel revitalized by this time together.
Thank you, Taoiseach, Prime Minister Micheal Martin for the clarity and solidarity on how we build on the resurgent diplomacy of recent weeks to maximize lifesaving aid to Gaza, and rekindle hope.
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Thank you, Taoiseach, Prime Minister Micheal Martin for the clarity and solidarity on how we build on the resurgent diplomacy of recent weeks to maximize lifesaving aid to Gaza, and rekindle hope.
Excellent discussion with Tánaiste Simon Harris TD, Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs in Dublin.
We focused on our scaled up humanitarian effort post Gaza ceasefire. Irish generosity is saving lives.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
We focused on our scaled up humanitarian effort post Gaza ceasefire. Irish generosity is saving lives.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Excellent discussion with Tánaiste Simon Harris TD, Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs in Dublin.
We focused on our scaled up humanitarian effort post Gaza ceasefire. Irish generosity is saving lives.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
We focused on our scaled up humanitarian effort post Gaza ceasefire. Irish generosity is saving lives.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
Thank you Minister Neale Richmond for your leadership and partnership in humanitarian action.
Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza.
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza.
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Minister Neale Richmond for your leadership and partnership in humanitarian action.
Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza.
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza.
@irishmissionun.bsky.social
Twisted concrete, broken buildings and broken lives, rubble, dust - but markets starting to open and hope coming back. @aljazeera.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...
October 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Twisted concrete, broken buildings and broken lives, rubble, dust - but markets starting to open and hope coming back. @aljazeera.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...
Exit video from two heavy days in Gaza - massive task ahead but we won’t be overwhelmed.
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Exit video from two heavy days in Gaza - massive task ahead but we won’t be overwhelmed.
Thank you Minderoo Foundation and Dr. Andrew Forrest for your AU$10M backing of our 60-day scale-up plan for #Gaza.
Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.
Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thank you Minderoo Foundation and Dr. Andrew Forrest for your AU$10M backing of our 60-day scale-up plan for #Gaza.
Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.
Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.
Visit to UNICEF nutrition centre in Gaza City.
Thank you to everyone working to get hunger levels down as part of the surge of lifesaving aid we’re now getting in.
So much more to do, but this is a start.
Thank you to everyone working to get hunger levels down as part of the surge of lifesaving aid we’re now getting in.
So much more to do, but this is a start.
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Visit to UNICEF nutrition centre in Gaza City.
Thank you to everyone working to get hunger levels down as part of the surge of lifesaving aid we’re now getting in.
So much more to do, but this is a start.
Thank you to everyone working to get hunger levels down as part of the surge of lifesaving aid we’re now getting in.
So much more to do, but this is a start.
Roads are being cleared through a UN Development Programme project, allowing aid trucks to drive through and giving us access to people in need of aid.
More trackers and bulldozers are urgently needed in Gaza.
More trackers and bulldozers are urgently needed in Gaza.
October 20, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Roads are being cleared through a UN Development Programme project, allowing aid trucks to drive through and giving us access to people in need of aid.
More trackers and bulldozers are urgently needed in Gaza.
More trackers and bulldozers are urgently needed in Gaza.
There are so many people out there helping their communities, trom Folkestone to DC to Gaza. We need that humanitarian movement right now.
@wck.org @chefjoseandres.bsky.social
@wck.org @chefjoseandres.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:54 AM
There are so many people out there helping their communities, trom Folkestone to DC to Gaza. We need that humanitarian movement right now.
@wck.org @chefjoseandres.bsky.social
@wck.org @chefjoseandres.bsky.social
Zahira apologized - she could not offer me tea as her house had been destroyed earlier this month. I apologized to her that the world failed her. #Gaza
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Zahira apologized - she could not offer me tea as her house had been destroyed earlier this month. I apologized to her that the world failed her. #Gaza
The massive humanitarian needs in Gaza; our 60-day aid scale up; the importance of sustaining the ceasefire; situation in the West Bank; and the path to long term peace - thank you, President Abbas, for our discussion in Ramallah today.
October 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The massive humanitarian needs in Gaza; our 60-day aid scale up; the importance of sustaining the ceasefire; situation in the West Bank; and the path to long term peace - thank you, President Abbas, for our discussion in Ramallah today.