Deputy Director Humanitarian Affairs @MFA_Lu

Joined November 2013
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In #Lebanon, thousands of families remain without shelter and basic essentials. With support from @MFA_Lu, more than 4,500 emergency relief items have arrived in Beirut through an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to support those affected by the crisis. iom.int/Znk
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In cooperation with the @WFP, LU joined the #InternationalHumanitarianConvoy to deliver life-saving aid to the people of 🇱🇧. Led by Jordan, the Convoy brings urgent assistance to hundreds of thousands of Lebanese people facing urgent humanitarian needs. @ForeignMinistry
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We’re in. Who’s next? Join us in backing the hyper‑prioritized plan to save #87MillionLives. Every contribution counts.
Launching 2026 plan to save 87m lives with US$23bn. Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency. We need moral ambition. Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks. Back us. Hold us to account. bit.ly/4pmyITP
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It means a lot to have committed allies in our shared mission to strengthen #IHL. We already support several partners. The @RWallenbergInst expertise contributed to aspirations to reach a better compliance. A powerful exchange among ahead of my @AnnaLindh Lecture.
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Last week, #LuxAid welcomed 8 groundbreaking ventures for the #HIAPitchEvent by @WFPInnovation. Over 3 days, ventures connected with 🇱🇺’s humanitarian & innovation ecosystem — shaping a more resilient future.🌍 ➡️ Replay: gd.lu/6HZ20h #LUHumanitarianDays #LUVentureDays
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#GICHDInnovation2025 kicked off today in #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 with a high-level opening — a fantastic opportunity to unite experts across fields and explore new ways to make #MineAction safer and more efficient. Thank you @SwissMFA 🇨🇭 @EU_FPI🇪🇺 @theGICHD #HumanitarianInnovation #LuxAid
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Happy that I joined the opening ceremony of the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Pitch Event 2025, of #LUVentureDays @SiliconLux In my address, I spoke about Luxembourg’s🇱🇺 innovation culture — not only in business, but also in humanitarian action! 🤝💡
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Mine Action plays a crucial role in enabling reconstruction & facilitating the transition to peace. On 28/11, 🇱🇺 will host with @theGICHD the Innovation Conference, which fits perfectly into 🇱🇺 demining efforts & our engagement for a safer and a more peaceful world.🕊️🌎
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Honoured to sign the 1st Memorandum between 🇱🇺 and @AHACentre to strengthen cooperation on #DisasterManagement and #EmergencyResponse with #ASEAN and its Member States. Looking forward to our enhanced collaboration and exchange of expertise. @cooperation_lu
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It is absolutely unacceptable that Gazans are dying at aid distributions&deeply disturbing that IDF soldiers report being ordered to open fire. The situation demands urgent action: - Aid distribution must be conducted by traditional humanitarian actors with strong roots in Gaza,
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Du 5 au 9 mai 2025, notre collègue Desk action humanitaire au sein du @MFA_Lu @cooperation_lu 🇱🇺 a participé à une mission conjointe du groupe de soutien des donateurs de @UNOCHA 🇺🇳 composée d’une dizaine de pays contributeurs. #LuxAid
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#LuxAid 🇱🇺 welcomed a delegation from @UNOSAT for talks on using tech to assess damage to conflict-affected buildings & impacts on cultural/natural heritage. 🌍🛰️ Exchanges with key actors, including @LIST_Luxembourg and @LuxSpaceAgency, highlighted Earth observation’s role.
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Following Ireland's request through @eu_echo Civil Protection Mechanism, #LuxAid is joining ongoing 🇪🇺 efforts by sending an electricity generator. This comes as Ireland deals with the unprecedented damage to the electricity network caused by Storm #Éowyn. 🇮🇪🤝🇱🇺
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At @UN General Assembly dialogue on international humanitarian law, Luxembourg🇱🇺 voiced support for the Global Initiative on IHL led by @ICRC & 🇧🇷🇨🇳🇫🇷🇯🇴🇰🇿🇿🇦. We will focus on preserving the integrity of humanitarian operations in the digital age. We need to act now to uphold IHL!
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Save the date! The GICHD #Innovation Conference 2025 is coming to Luxembourg, 28–30 Oct. Join experts tackling the challenges of explosive ordnance risk reduction & advancing innovation. Let’s protect 75M lives. Register now: link.gichd.org/IC25

ALT GIF: GICHD Innovation Conference 28-30 October 2025, Luxembourg logo stays as in the background various photos from the 2023 GICHD Innovation conference flash by.

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📢Luxembourg @cooperation_lu confirms support for @UNOSAT Emergency Mapping Service, with focus on #Gaza, #Lebanon & the preservation of Cultural & Natural Heritage, building on existing cooperation with @UNESCO 👉 Key priority for 🇱🇺's UNESCO Executive Board candidacy
With a €500k contribution for 2025, #LuxAid reaffirms its innovative approach to humanitarian action by supporting @UNOSAT, a programme of @UNITAR, to leverage technologies for assessing damage to conflict-affected buildings and impacts on cultural and natural heritage.
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As part of 🇱🇺's support to #UNHCR's mission, I've had the honor of launching a new project between @cooperation_lu, @Refugees & @list_luxembourg. Faced w/ a rising number of displacement crises, this initiative aims to empower at-risk communities through technological solutions.
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On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in solidarity with all aid workers risking their lives to alleviate human suffering during crises. Alongside our partners, we will continue to defend the humanitarian principles & advocate for the respect of international humanitarian law.
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Great teamwork!!
Proud to sign the 1st strategic partnership framework between 🇱🇺 & @unicc_ict! This step enhances #UNICC's cybersecurity & tech capabilities, boosting digital solutions for development challenges. 🇱🇺 is thrilled to lead in providing high-performance computing to the UN family.
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We thank Secretary-General @antonioguterres and @UNReliefChief @JoyceMsuya @Lisa_Doughten at @UNOCHA for their trust! It is an honor for #Luxembourg to serve for the first time in the @UNCERF Advisory Group in the person of @CSchiltz, Director @cooperation_lu @MFA_Lu 🇺🇳🇱🇺
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🇺🇳@UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres has appointed three new @UNCERF advisors from Brazil🇧🇷, Ethiopia🇪🇹 and Luxembourg🇱🇺. We welcome the new Advisory Group members and look forward to working with you! Learn more👉bit.ly/4ddYdQZ #InvestInHumanity
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