09/10/2026
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Civil Society News Network (CSNN) welcomes the official announcement by the International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC) regarding the appointment of Dr. h.c. Dawid Szabลowski, Founder, Publisher & Global Editor-in-Chief of CSNN, as:
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This appointment represents an important step towards strengthening humanitarian cooperation, institutional partnerships and international engagement.
CSNN extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Mithilesh Karna, Secretary-General of IFBC, and Dr. h.c. Pradeepthi Bhandekar for their commitment to advancing international humanitarian cooperation.
Building upon our existing Memorandum of Understanding, CSNN reaffirms its commitment to supporting IFBC through international media cooperation, humanitarian communication and public awareness.
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๐ต๐ฑ๐ **OFFICIAL IFBC ANNOUNCEMENT | POLAND** ๐๐ต๐ฑ
**STRENGTHENING HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION**
The **International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC)** is pleased to announce the appointment of **Mr. Dawid ลukasz Szabลowski** as:
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**IFBC AMBASSADOR**
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This appointment marks an important milestone in IFBC's mission to expand international humanitarian cooperation, strengthen national leadership, and promote service to humanity across borders.
๐ค **ESTABLISHMENT OF POLAND BLUE CROSS SOCIETY**
Mr. Szabลowski has been entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the proposed establishment and registration of the **Poland Blue Cross Society**, developing its national leadership team, building institutional partnerships, and promoting humanitarian initiatives throughout Poland, subject to applicable legal and registration requirements.
๐ **INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN REPRESENTATION**
As an authorised organisational representative, Mr. Szabลowski will also support IFBC's humanitarian liaison, institutional engagement, and international cooperation relating to the United Nations offices in **Geneva, Vienna, and New York**, subject to the applicable UN accreditation and access procedures.
๐๏ธ **OUR SHARED HUMANITARIAN VISION**
Through this new chapter of cooperation, IFBC seeks to advance:
๐น National Society development and humanitarian leadership
๐น Volunteer mobilisation and organisational capacity-building
๐น Humanitarian assistance and community development
๐น International partnerships and institutional cooperation
๐น Humanitarian awareness, communication and global solidarity
We also look forward to strengthening our existing cooperation with **Civil Society News Network (CSNN)** in humanitarian communication, public awareness, and international engagement.
๐ **A MESSAGE FROM IFBC INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS**
We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Dawid ลukasz Szabลowski as he undertakes these important responsibilities.
We look forward to working together towards a stronger humanitarian presence in Poland and greater international solidarity.
**Together, we serve humanity beyond borders.**
๐ **FOR ALL HUMANITY**
**Mithlesh Kumar Karna**
Secretary-General
International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC)
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