Natalie Samarasinghe

Natalie Samarasinghe

Natalie Samarasinghe is executive director of the Public Engagement Platform for climate action. She was previously CEO of the United Nations Association — UK, chief of strategy for UN75, and global director of advocacy for Open Society Foundations. She serves on the boards of the Security Council Report and GCR2P.

Latest Articles

At 80, the UN must hold the line on protection

At 80, the UN must hold the line on protection

5 months ago // Opinion: United Nations

Opinion: Planned reform at the United Nations must prioritize human rights and atrocity prevention over cost-cutting to fulfill its promise of protection.

Opinion: 2024 must be the year we go back to the future

Opinion: 2024 must be the year we go back to the future

about 2 years ago // Predictions for development

In 2024, as geopolitical fault lines are hardening, the Summit of the Future is an opportunity to focus on immediate priorities and future global challenges.

Opinion: The road to the 2026 UN secretary-general race begins now

Opinion: The road to the 2026 UN secretary-general race begins now

over 4 years ago // United Nations

This year's U.N. secretary-general selection process highlights the need to address a number of issues ahead of the next appointment in 2026, writes Natalie Samarasinghe of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign.