An exit talk with UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini | Rethinking Humanitarianism

An episode of the The New Humanitarian podcast, hosted by The New Humanitarian, titled "An exit talk with UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini | Rethinking Humanitarianism" was published on April 2, 2026 and runs 45 minutes.

April 2, 2026 ·45m · The New Humanitarian

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Episode Description

Philippe Lazzarini has ended his term as head of UNRWA, the UN agency that provides essential services to Palestinians. In an exit interview, Lazzarini describes "the most brutal experience" of his career, his anger when atrocities are met with silence, and the "slippery slope" waiting for humanitarians in Gaza.

Guest:

Philippe Lazzarini, departing commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

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