Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Jagan Chapagain has been reappointed as the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The Governing Board of the world’s largest humanitarian network held in Geneva on Wednesday appointed Chapagain for a second four-year term.
Commenting on the re-appointment, IFRC President, Francesco Rocca, they were very proud of the work done by Jagan in recent years. “He took the helm of the organization shortly before COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency. But despite those trying times, Jagan demonstrated visionary and able leadership and made impressive achievements within a very short period,” he added.
Chapagain said he is honored and humbled to have the trust of the IFRC’s Governing Board and of President Francesco Rocca. “This comes with immense responsibility and there will be many challenges along the way, but we will work with agility and integrity to find solutions and build trust among the communities we serve.”
Chapagain has extensive experience in, and broad knowledge of, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. According to a statement issued by IFRC, Chapagain brings to the role decades of experience in the humanitarian field, providing leadership to major crises around the world while advocating for actions that build community resilience and reduce their needs in the long term.
Prior to being appointed Secretary General for the first time in December 2019, he served as Under Secretary General for Programmes and Operations and guided IFRC relief and development efforts around the world.
