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Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN

Video. 'Board of Peace is not an alternative to UN', says UN top humanitarian chief

Updated: 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1

Tom Fletcher defends the UN’s role in a fractured world, insisting new peace initiatives cannot replace the global body.

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