Patrick Youssef is the Regional Director for Africa at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a position he has held since 2020. A seasoned humanitarian leader with nearly 20 years of experience at the ICRC, he has directed complex operations in conflict zones across the Middle East and Africa. Patrick provides strategic leadership in crisis response, security management, and humanitarian diplomacy. His work focuses on bridging frontline realities with high-level policy to protect vulnerable populations and uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Patrick Youssef
Regional Director, ICRC Africa