Remembering Emma Bonino and her impact on humanitarian action: Article by Andrea Koulaimah

In a tribute to the late Emma Bonino, Andrea Koulaimah, Director at the EC’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), reflects on her lasting contribution to European humanitarian action. In his article, Koulaimah looks back at Bonino’s tenure as European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs from 1995 to 1999 and the role she played in shaping ECHO’s development and the foundations of EU humanitarian action.

The tribute also highlights Bonino’s commitment to human rights, gender equality and international justice, as well as her determination to bring international attention to humanitarian crises. 

Her vision and leadership continue to resonate in European humanitarian action today, leaving a lasting imprint on DG ECHO and the humanitarian community.

Read the full article: Emma Bonino’s Hallmark on ECHO – An Enduring Imprint.