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Robert Mardini: ICRC, Gaza, Sudan, & The Humanitarian System

Robert Mardini: ICRC, Gaza, Sudan, & The Humanitarian System

Update: 2024-05-201
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Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Robert Mardini who has a long, distinguished career in the humanitarian sector. He was part of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the ICRC, for close to three decades. He rose to the position of Director General in 2020. Mardini served in that position until March of this year. His next role begins in September when he will serve as Director General of the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland’s largest university hospital. Jamie asks Robert about the challenges humanitarians face with the current crises in Gaza and Sudan. He also asks him about the complex nature of the ICRC and how the different functions of the Red Cross work together. Other topics include the UN being paralyzed by competing interests of members, the role media plays in shaping crises, and how the humanitarian system can function more effectively. 
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Jim Taylor

I wouldn't miss this podcast, especially with the current horror taking place in Gaza. The presenter, Jamie McGoldrick has the lived experience of humanitarian challenges across the globe over a number of years. He brings the best out of his guests which include some of the hardest hitters in the humanitarian milieu. I particularly liked this last episode and the optimism displayed by Robert Mardini. looking forward to more of the same.

May 24th
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Robert Mardini: ICRC, Gaza, Sudan, & The Humanitarian System

Robert Mardini: ICRC, Gaza, Sudan, & The Humanitarian System

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