Ramesh Rajasingham

Head, OCHA Geneva @UNOCHA

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Crucial & moving meeting with the #Palestinian delegation of Persons with Disabilities.
We discussed how to better include persons with disabilities across all our work - planning, delivery, advocacy - recognizing the vital role of their organizations.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, remembrance is only a part of our duty. The other major part is demand. Demand for protection, for accountability, for change. The killing of aid workers is not an unfortunate side-effect of war. It is an outrage. It is an attack on humanity itself.

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

To those with power and influence.

Last year, we called on you to act:
🔴Respect the rules of war.
🔴Protect humanitarians and civilians.
🔴End impunity.

Nothing changed.

How much more suffering will you ignore?

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we urge you to #ActForHumanity – now.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

@UNOCHA , @IndrikaRatwatte & @GPJGeneva briefed Member States today in GVA on the humanitarian reset, from the policy and operational perspectives as well as a funding update on the hyper-prioritized GHO. Only 16% of needed funds received to cover 114M people desperately in need

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

NOW at #CHA25: #ContestedAid and its triple Ps with
@rajasingham_UN @UNOCHA, Norbert Maria Altenkamp, @Tammamo @newhumanitarian, Dr Stephan Klingebiel, Dr Margret Müller @Oxfam
and @RalfSuedhoff https://t.co/O4wAXFTq4g

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

After many years of suffering and hardship, Syrian people have renewed hope.

Humanitarian needs have not disappeared. Some progress has been made, but funding cuts are making it hard.

More support is needed to provide essential aid and lay the groundwork for recovery in #Syria.

[Antón Leis @anton_leis]

1er día de foro humanitario🇪🇺 #EHF2025 presentando prioridades @AECID_es @CooperacionESP @MAECgob

En agenda:

📍Panel con @WFPChief y socios locales sobre #Sahel, región prioritaria para🇪🇸
📍Reforma del sistema @UNOCHA
📍Principios y derecho int. humanitario, por ej. en #Gaza

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

I joined key discussions at #EHF2025 on defending humanitarian principles & safeguarding humanitarian space.

The EU🇪🇺 is a beacon & remains a vital partner—its global influence, values & diplomacy are essential to uphold IHL, protect civilians & invest in principled aid.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Enough. We demand rapid, safe, and unimpeded access to starving civilians in Gaza.

We have a plan. We have thousands of trucks of food at the border. Let us in. Let us work.

https://t.co/J55f8shIEU

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

How do we improve humanitarian response? Shrink the distance. We must support local communities, first responders on the frontline & put their needs & priorities at centre.

Excellent discussion in Brussels with Commissioner @hadjalahbib, @ASteiner & @DKAMBinSA. #EHF2025

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Excellent meeting on humanitarian issues and concerns in the ME region with Ambassador Alaa Hegazy and on strengthening cooperation. Thank you.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza, top UN officials say. https://t.co/dNfS93yY9A

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Civil-military coordination is key to operating in complex environments.  
Thank you to the UN-CMCoord Consultative Group for your discussions at #HNPW2025 on key challenges like: 

Humanitarian notification systems  
Armed escorts & access  
Disarmament 
Protection of civilians

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Honoured to moderate the #HNPW2025 session on humanitarian diplomacy.

Humanitarian diplomacy plays a crucial role in securing access & improving the effectiveness of responses.

With rising geopolitical challenges & a shrinking humanitarian space, a coordinated approach is key

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

It was a great meeting with @NorwayAmbUNOG 🇳🇴

Norway continues to lead by example—as chair of the @UNOCHA Donor Support Group, they are helping us shape global responses to the clear and present humanitarian challenges. 

We are very grateful for this partnership and support.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

As disasters intensify, rapid & coordinated response is critical.

 
At the @Insarag Steering Group Meeting 2025, I reaffirmed OCHA’s commitment to supporting INSARAG & strengthening global efforts in urban search & rescue . 

 
#HNPW2025

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

With 300M people in need, private sector collaboration is essential. No single sector can tackle these challenges alone.

I was honoured to deliver the opening remarks at #HNPW2025 during the session on private sector collaboration.

Thanks to the panellists for their insights.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Over 7 million people in need.
Over one-third of #Chad’s population needs urgent humanitarian aid. At #OCHA’s monthly briefing, we updated Member States on
📌 Needs and ongoing efforts in Chad
📌 Funding requirements
📌 The opportunity to shape solutions at the #HNPW2025

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Today is Intl Women’s Day. A moment to thank our female humanitarians, reflect on challenges facing women & girls in humanitarian crises & resolve to do better.

We face a backlash against advances we’ve made towards equality, but these values are bigger than election results.

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Nigeria, DRC, and OPT face severe crises requiring strong responses. I was joined by @EdemWosornu (OCHA), @altaf_musani (WHO), and Jeremy Wellard (ICVA) to address current humanitarian challenges. Thanks to all Member States and partners for your continued engagement and efforts!

[Ramesh Rajasingham @rajasingham_UN]

Pleasure meeting with Mr. Juha Savolainen and Ms. Anna Vitie of @‌Ulkoministerio🇫🇮.
Grateful for Finland’s strong commitment to principled humanitarian action, disability inclusion and adapting to the evolving global funding landscape.
Together, we #InvestInHumanity.