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Jeff Crisp disagrees with Amy Pope on first responders to humanitarian crisis
Former UNHCR Head, Policy Development and Evaluation Service, Jeff Crisp has disagreed with International Organization for Migration, IOM, DG-elect, Amy Pope, on who is the first responder when humanitarian crisis occurs.
Amy Pope had during the commemoration of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, said: “Humanitarian workers are often first to respond when a crisis strikes. I am proud to work alongside those at @UNmigration providing lifesaving protection to people on the move. Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we uplift their selfless and heroic efforts.”
Reacting to Amy Pope’s tweet, Jeff Crisp said: “No. Local community members are usually the first to respond when a crisis strikes.”