The United Nations announced on the 25th that Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General, head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), intends to step down due to health reasons.
UN Deputy Spokesman Haq revealed on the 25th that the head of OCHA, Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths, has informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of his intention to step down due to health reasons.
Although specific health conditions have not been disclosed, it is said that he plans to retire in June this year.
Deputy Secretary-General Haq said in a statement that Griffiths is a skilled diplomat and mediator, leading the United Nations' humanitarian response and playing a key role in negotiating solutions to some of the most intractable crises. He emphasized his achievements.
Under-Secretary-General Griffiths assumed the position of head of OCHA in July 2021, and in addition to visiting Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, he also reviewed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as fighting began between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas in October last year. We have repeatedly appealed for improvements.
Deputy Secretary-General Griffiths expressed his gratitude by posting on social media, looking back on the past three years, saying, ``It has been the privilege of my life.I am deeply grateful.''