Hans Das

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@HansDasEU

Deputy Director-General and COO, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations at @eu_echo at @EU_Commission

Brussels, Belgium ec.europa.eu/echo/ Joined May 2024

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Hans Das @HansDasEU 3h

As winter approaches, supporting people in Ukraine’s cities becomes even more urgent.

With @IrynaVereshchuk, we discussed a package of aid, including generators, shelter material, bridges and buses, available immediately through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.

No one should face winter without help.

Hans Das @HansDasEU 1d

Working in Kyiv today, our priority is clear: helping people face another winter of war.

Together with our partners, we are preparing for the cold weather with immediate and practical solutions.

The EU remains by Ukraine’s side. Our commitment will not falter. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Hans Das @HansDasEU 3d

Yesterday’s EU-WFP strategic dialogue with @RaniabtBakhita reaffirmed our joint commitment to improve the lives of millions in need of humanitarian aid, our shared drive for more efficiency and collaboration, and the need to further strengthen humanitarian diplomacy. Thank you all for the wonderful partnership!
@WFP_Europe @eu_echo

Martin Selmayr Verified account @MartinSelmayr 3d

Strategic Dialogue between the 🇪🇺European Union and the 🇺🇳UN’s World Food Programme in Brussels: with @RaniabtBakhita, WFP’s impressive and experienced Assistant Executive Director, and her excellent team, we addressed the strategic priorities of our joint humanitarian work in times of increasing humanitarian needs and decreasing public resources worldwide. We discussed notably the deteriorating situation in Sudan, Lebanon and Gaza, our humanitarian work in Chad, the urgent need of restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and in the Strait of Hormuz, the effectiveness of cash as preferred instrument of funding humanitarian assistance, and the importance of school meals for a healthy diet, inclusive education and gender equality. In these volatile geopolitical times, humanitarian diplomacy is more important than ever before. We agreed that food must never be a weapon, and that it is a global responsability to eradicate hunger and famines. Humanitarian workers must never be attacked, and those who do so should be held accountable. The European Union is and will remain a reliable, predictable partner of WFP. Thanks to all colleagues from @eu_echo @HansDasEU, @EU_Partnerships, @eu_enlargement_, @EU4MENAGulf, @eu_eeas who prepared, led and joined our very constructive conversation. #Multilateralism

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Hans Das @HansDasEU Oct 10

Concluding my visit in Lebanon with the arrival of the 9th EU Humanitarian Air Bridge, bringing vital medical supplies for people in need, in cooperation with @UNFPA, @roteskreuz_de, @msfbelgique and @WHO.
@eu_echo will continue to support the most vulnerable in Lebanon.

Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib Oct 9

Civilians must always be protected, and humanitarian aid must reach them safely.

Today, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight arrived in 🇱🇧, with 16.6 tonnes of medical cargo for people in need.

Thank you to @WHO @UNFPA @msfbelgique & @roteskreuz_de for their support!

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Hans Das @HansDasEU Oct 9

Yesterday I visited Tebnine Hospital, the only remaining hospital in South Lebanon. I met dedicated staff working under immense pressure. With @eu_echo funding, @ICRC_lb provides vital support.

Healthcare facilities and medical staff must be protected at all times, in line with International Humanitarian Law.