Siddharth Chatterjee: Perspectives-My work in the United Nations, the Red Cross and the Indian Army

http://theglobalobservatory.org/component/myblog/flaws-in-indiaa-s-strategy-to-counter-the-maoist-insurgency/blogger/Siddharth%20Chatterjee/ My article in the Global Observatory on the Maoist insurgency. India must find a way to address the insurgency that rages through many parts of the country and could lead to increased instability and chaos. A solution is there, so long as there is political will and a strong desire to redress past grievances.

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/10/op-ed-polio-eradication-a-reflection-on-the-darfur-campaign/ Dr. Sam Agbo and I reflect on our time together in Dafur in 2004. Eradicating polio is within our reach and it is critical that this disease that infects millions of children is stopped. Regardless of insecurity and logistical challenges it is possible to immunize all children. From 125 countries in 1988 we are now down to 3 countries. Now is the time to reach that last mile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fg-WkuwW9Y&feature=channel&list=UL My key note speech on humanitarian diplomacy. Its role in relief and development. It has a critical role on putting the spotlight on the most vulnerable.

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/opinions-and-positions/speeches/2011/an-enabling-environment-for-early-warning-early-action-and-true-preparedness-for-resilient-communities-is-needed/ An enabling environment for early warning, early action and true preparedness for resilient communities is needed.

http://www.theglobalobservatory.org/interviews/316-interview-with-siddarth-chatterjee-chief-diplomat-ifrc.html I discuss Syria, the crisis in Sahel, and the role of humanitarian diplomacy.

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/opinions-and-positions/speeches/2012/humanitarian-diplomacy-relief-to-sustainable-development-for-all/ The text of my key note speech.

http://www.theglobalobservatory.org/analysis/350-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-india-time-to-change-the-status-quo.html The tragedy of sexual and gender based violence. This is the original article. The one in the Hindu newspaper is an abridged version.