World Humanitarian Day 2023 – Message from the UN Resident Coordinator Micronesia
August 19, 2023
Today, we recognize World Humanitarian Day.
Twenty years ago, 22 colleagues including UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello paid the ultimate price for their service towards building a peaceful world.
It was a horrific day for the UN and one that I can vividly remember. It was also a day that marked a turning point in the approach of humanitarian efforts and fortified our resolve. Today, the United Nations remains unwavering in its commitment to serve the most vulnerable populations within conflict zones and disaster-stricken regions.
Micronesia is not immune to disasters. Collaborating with our local and international partners, we have been responding to natural disasters and emergencies.
The joint response to COVID-19 across Micronesia and the drought relief efforts in Kiribati stand as testaments to our commitment and unified humanitarian response.
The mission is not over as climate change is posing a constant threat and requires imminent actions
Through our country implementation plans, we are working together with all stakeholders including governments and development partners to target our humanitarian response to the most vulnerable and to ensure no one is left behind.
On this World Humanitarian Day, let us unite and continue working shoulder to shoulder with the communities we serve.
No matter who
No matter where
#NoMatterWhat.
