Christopher Rassi

Powerful words at Australia’s mission this morning from Chris Rassi (@ifrc) and Anja Niztsche (@UNOCHA) on the growing number of deaths of humanitarian workers. Australia stands with 🇧🇷🇨🇴🇮🇩🇯🇵🇯🇴🇸🇱🇨🇭🇬🇧 in pursuing the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.

Just returned from flood-affected communities in Kinshasa—heartbreaking losses, but also incredible solidarity and compassion. Grateful to meet U.S. Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn to discuss how we can strengthen support for vulnerable communities facing repeated floods. A strong…

Very productive meeting in Kinshasa today with the President of DRC National Assembly 🇨🇩 We spoke about something close to my heart—protecting Red Cross volunteers and the emblem they serve under. His commitment to prioritizing a law that safeguards humanitarian workers is a…

Thank you Ambassador @AustraliaUN for organizing this important event and inviting @ifrc to share reflections. The declaration and what we hope it will achieve is vital as we focus on concrete impacts to save lives. We welcome the efforts by Australia and the ministerial group.

I’m currently in Berbera Branch, Somaliland, where communities supported by @IFRC & #BishaCas (SRCS) are facing growing humanitarian needs as aid is halted due to funding cuts. Today, I witnessed infants in Laalays receiving essential vaccination doses through funds received…

2024 was the deadliest year for humanitarians, with 32 Red Cross and Red Crescent workers killed. In early 2025, 10 more have died. Join us with @IFRC on 18 June for the opening of the #ProtectHumanity photo exhibit—honouring their memory and calling for action.

Cordial and constructive discussion with @jagan_chapagain. Full alignement on main priorities ahead: localisation, innovation with blended financing and further involvement of the private sector and joint efforts to increase self resilience.

Thank you His Excellency Dr. Abdelmajid Abderahim's for the productive meeting with @ifrc. Discussed our shared priorities including One Health, Mobile Health Teams and health needs of nomadic populations, and working together with the Red Cross of Chad and the Ministry of Health

Happy to host @ifrc Dr Raji Tajudeen, Deputy Director General @AfricaCDC to sign our new MoU. We reinforced our joint commitment to protect and save lives, build trust and put people and communities at the centre of public health — from epidemic preparedness to everyday care.

The @IFRC warmly welcomes the Government of Canada @CanadaDEV and the Canadian Red Cross @Redcrosscanada to the @IFRC_DREF Council. I am sincerely grateful to the Council's members for their significant guidance and support, which enables swift and efficient funding to local…

On the occasion of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, IFRC President @KateForbes_IFRC and @IFRC Secretary General @jagan_chapagain reflect on the evolving meaning of humanity in today’s increasingly polarized world.

Honored to represent @IFRC with Geneva authorities & Movement partners on World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day. Our message is clear: humanitarian workers must be protected. Thanks @CroixRougeGE for bringing us together & highlighting Geneva's key role in the humanitarian world.

Since the earthquake, @ifrc has delivered 200 metric tonnes of relief items into Myanmar - hygiene parcels, tarpaulins, shelter kits. With support of the @ifrc network, @MyanmarRedCross is purifying 30 000 litres of water per day, is serving hundreds of patients every day from…

In Myanmar, the focus is now on the immediate life-saving needs. .@IFRC and @MyanmarRedCross teams are on the ground conducting rapid needs assessments and delivering immediate assistance to support the impacted communities by the earthquake. Access to affected areas is…

The response on the ground is at its full speed following the devastating Myanmar earthquake. With @IFRC network support, the @MyanmarRedCross is there in the earthquake-affected areas, operating mobile health clinics, water purification units, ambulances, and providing…

Our aid workers were killed and thrown into a mass grave in Gaza. Our staff’s red uniforms should have protected them. Instead they became their death shrouds. This should never happen again. For the sake of humanity. My op-ed in @guardian: bit.ly/3YiQZpA

One week after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the needs are beyond words. With @IFRC network support, the @MyanmarRedCross is there in the zone of impact working tirelessly to provide life-saving support. In response to the scale of the disaster, the IFRC has launched…

Attending the Global Disability Summit in Berlin has been an eye-opening experience, for me personally and for us as @IFRC. Over the past decade, we've made meaningful progress in including disability in our operations. But this summit has reminded me that there’s still much more…

In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation remains deeply concerning as the monsoon season looms. The immediate focus is on life-saving aid while search and rescue operations continue. The @MyanmarRedCross has been responding since day one, supported by the @IFRC. Electricity…

To mourn the loss of eight Palestine Red Crescent members killed in Gaza, and stand in solidarity with colleagues in Palestine and other places where humanitarian workers have died, the flags at our IFRC Geneva headquarters are flying at half-mast. A ninth @PalestineRCS member…