David Miliband
David Miliband is a British politician and humanitarian leader who has served as the CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) since 2013. A former member of the UK Parliament and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Miliband has been a prominent advocate for global humanitarian issues, emphasizing the importance of international aid and refugee support. Under his leadership, the IRC has expanded its operations to help millions of people affected by conflict and disaster worldwide.
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IRC president David Miliband said the outbreak could become the deadliest Ebola epidemic on record.
Ottawa to halt processing of visitor applications for three African countries over Ebola concerns
Canada· 2026-05-27
Apps quotes former UK foreign secretary David Miliband’s observation, 'Trump was elected as a disruptor.'
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism
Ireland· 2026-02-20
The idea has been promoted by the Bruegel institute and more recently by the former UK foreign secretary David Miliband.
Starmer stresses ‘urgency’ of closer defence ties with Europe at Munich conference | Keir Starmer
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
David Miliband emphasized the importance of Carney's speech in addressing global challenges.
Donald Trump dominó Davos. Pero el canadiense Mark Carney fue la estrella.
Guatemala· 2026-01-25
David Miliband is the CEO of the International Rescue Committee and commented on the humanitarian crises in Sudan and Palestine.
السودان وفلسطين تتصدران قائمة أكثر الأزمات الإنسانية حول العالم
Iraq· 2025-12-19
David Miliband, the CEO of the International Rescue Committee, condemned the scale of the crisis in Sudan.
السودان يتصدّر قائمة مراقبة الأزمات الإنسانية العالمية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-12-16
David Miliband is the CEO of the International Rescue Committee and has commented on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Najhujša humanitarna katastrofa v moderni zgodovini
Slovenia· 2025-12-16David Miliband, president and CEO of IRC, warned that hundreds of thousands remain in grave danger in El-Fasher.
Sudão: organizações humanitárias denunciam massacres e desaparecimentos em El-Fasher | África
Portugal· 2025-11-03
David Miliband is the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, who spoke about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Deaths, disappearances and forced recruitment: refugees recount horrors of relentless war in Sudan | SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
David Miliband was previously on the shortlist for the US ambassador job.
Spotlight falls on Starmer’s political judgment after Mandelson sacking | Peter MandelsonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-12
David Miliband, the president and chief executive of the International Rescue Committee, stated that the IPC’s confirmation of famine thresholds in Gaza City is a damning indictment of the failure to protect civilians.
Declaration of famine in Gaza lays bare Israel’s disregard for humanitarian duty | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
David Miliband discussed the significance of the ANC's military attack on the Sasol oil refinery.
‘It was like an earthquake’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-03
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee aid group, said that 'formal famine declarations always lag reality'.
Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine
Guyana· 2025-07-29
David Miliband is the head of the World Refugee Organization and warned about the dire situation in Gaza regarding hunger.
Jutarnji list - UN objavio alarmantno izvješće: U Gazi se upravo odvija najgori mogući scenarij
Croatia· 2025-07-29David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee aid group, warned that by the time famine is declared, it will already be too late.
Famine is ‘playing out’ in Gaza, warns global hunger monitor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, stated that cuts in support for poorer countries would lead to more displacement.
الأمم المتحدة: الحروب شردت 122 مليون شخص حول العالمUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-06-12
International Rescue Committee CEO says Syria's 'needs are huge'.
Video: King Charles III delivers Speech from the Throne in Canada
United States· 2025-05-27
Former Labour Foreign Secretary David Miliband aptly expressed the idea that the world is undergoing significant geopolitical change.
Semne că ordinea bazată pe reguli se destramă. Se îndreaptă lumea către al Treilea Război Mondial?
Romania· 2025-05-11
David Miliband commented on the significant geopolitical flux in the world.
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? | World newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
As a young man, Chandra worked on David Miliband’s campaign to be Labour leader.
Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving ‘vital link’ for Labour in US trade talks | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
David Miliband was involved in a sibling rivalry during the 2010 Labour party leadership contest.
Elton John and Madonna have made up, but why do famous people publicly go to war? | MadonnaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
David Miliband discusses the situation in Gaza and US aid.
‘Unfolding authoritarianism’: Lawyer reacts to ICE detaining Tufts studentUnited States· 2025-03-29
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, reacted to the UK’s decision, calling it 'a blow to Britain’s proud reputation as a global humanitarian and development leader.'
Return of the red dragon: Kenya forced to face East amid looming Western aid cuts
Kenya· 2025-03-03
David Miliband stated that the end of funding constituted a devastating blow for their clients.
Recortes de ayuda de Trump a países como Haití provocan protestas de organizaciones
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-01
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee and former Labour foreign secretary, said the cut was 'a blow to Britain's proud reputation as a global humanitarian and development leader'.
Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump on Ukraine?United Kingdom· 2025-02-26
David Miliband expressed that the UK government's decision to cut aid is a blow to Britain's reputation as a humanitarian leader.
Starmer’s cuts to UK aid budget are ‘cruel and shameful’, say experts | AidUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-25
David Miliband, the CEO of the IRC, announced that senior staff would take a 20% pay cut due to financial pressures.
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21
