United Nations Confirms Martin Griffiths' Resignation

The United Nations confirmed today, Monday, that Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has informed the Secretary-General of his intention to resign for health reasons. Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for Griffiths' outstanding leadership and service to the United Nations and the humanitarian community in advocating for those affected by crises and mobilizing resources to meet their needs, according to a press statement. Griffiths, who heads the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), has held his position since July 2021 at a time when humanitarian needs are increasing and resources are dwindling. The statement indicated that Griffiths "will remain in his position until the end of July to allow for a smooth transition."