WHO: Martin Griffiths, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

WHAT: Mission to Mali.

WHEN: May 28-31, 2022.

WHERE: Bamako.

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, will visit Mali from May 28-31, 2022.

Malians are reeling from decades of conflict, deep poverty, climatic shocks, growing insecurity and epidemics. A record 7.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, or 1 in 3 people.

During his visit, Mr. Griffiths is expected to meet with senior government officials and representatives of the humanitarian and donor communities. He also plans to visit humanitarian projects and meet with affected communities to discuss the challenges they face.

For more information, please contact:
In Mali: Ibrahima Koné, [email protected]
In Geneva: Jens Laerke, [email protected], Vanessa Huguenin, [email protected]