Christos Stylianides

Christos Stylianides

Christos Stylianides is the European commisioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management. Prior to this, he was appointed as the European Union Ebola coordinator by the European Council. He previously served as a member of the European Parliament and government spokesperson of the Republic of Cyprus.

Latest Articles

Opinion: This make-or-break moment in Iraq's history demands our best joint effort

Opinion: This make-or-break moment in Iraq's history demands our best joint effort

over 8 years ago // Iraq

Three humanitarian leaders say Iraq requires more than a humanitarian solution. It needs a roadmap for sustainable peace through development, conflict resolution, and reconciliation efforts.

Empowering girls through education in emergency situations

Empowering girls through education in emergency situations

over 9 years ago // EU aid

Throughout the world, girls still lack fundamental access to education. When a conflict or natural disaster strikes, girls become two-and-a-half times more likely to be out of school than boys. In this guest commentary, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides, discusses what's needed to address this urgent and unacceptable problem.

Toward WHS 2016: The world must step up its political commitment

Toward WHS 2016: The world must step up its political commitment

almost 10 years ago // #AcrossBorders

Protracted conflicts show that humanitarian aid, development aid and political solutions must go hand-in-hand to resolve crises. In advance of the World Humanitarian Summit, we can no longer afford a fragmented approach argues European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides. An exclusive #AcrossBorders guest column.

Working hand in hand on global health challenges

Working hand in hand on global health challenges

about 10 years ago // Ending a Global Disease

Ebola has been a warning for the world's health systems because such emergencies know no borders, writes Christos Stylianides, European Commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management. How can international actors coordinate more effectively to be prepared for future global health crises?