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General
[edit]Bruno Donat is a Mauritian-American diplomat and international affairs professional who has worked primarily in the fields of demilitarisation, humanitarian disarmament, and post-conflict recovery. He has held senior positions within the United Nations, including assignments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, West Africa, and the Sahel.[1]
From 2019 to 2025, Donat served as Head of the Geneva Office of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), which operates under the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO).[2] In this capacity, he also acted as Global Coordinator of the Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) within the UNHCR-led Global Protection Cluster.[3] His responsibilities included leading global policy development, inter-agency coordination, and engagement with donors and stakeholders on issues related to explosive ordnance risk mitigation and humanitarian access.[4]
Donat gained international media attention in March 2024 after staging a hunger strike outside United Nations Headquarters in New York to protest the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the UN’s perceived inaction. His protest, which called for increased protection for civilians and children, was covered by Reuters, The Guardian, and Mauritian news outlets.[5][6][7] In interviews, Donat stated that his action was intended to highlight the UN’s moral responsibility in conflict zones.[8]
In June 2025, Donat announced a protest candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, citing concerns about transparency and inclusivity in the appointment processes for senior UN officials. The campaign aims to highlight issues related to representation and accountability within the UN system.[9]
Donat holds dual Mauritian and American citizenship.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Laidlaw Scholars Network. (n.d.) How to Lead in Crisis: In Conversation with Bruno Donat. https://laidlawscholars.network/videos/recording-how-to-lead-in-crisis-in-conversation-with-bruno-donat
- ^ UN Inter-Agency. (December 2021). IACG-MA statement (23rd Annual Conference). https://documents.unoda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UN-Statement-23rd-Conference-APII.pdf
- ^ Global Protection Cluster (GPC). (n.d.) Bruno Donat. https://globalprotectioncluster.org/gpc-team/bruno-donat.
- ^ Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) of the Global Protection Cluster. (n.d.) MA AoR Strategy (2022–2024). https://globalprotectioncluster.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/MA-AoR-Strategy-The-Primacy-of-Protection_compressed-1.pdf
- ^ Farge, Emma; Farge, Emma (2024-03-20). "UN official protesting Gaza conflict alleges assault by security at headquarters". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Borger, Julian (2024-03-20). "Senior UN officer on Gaza hunger strike claims assault by guards at New York HQ". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "Après l'incident devant le QG de l'ONU : Bruno Donat a mis fin à sa grève de la faim". lexpress.mu (in French). 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "L'interview de Bruno Donat, qui avait entamé une grève de la faim pour les enfants et les femmes de Gaza". Le Defi Media Group (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ CBS 42. (2025, June 22). Global Candidate Bruno Donat runs for UN Secretary-General: Official conducted hunger strike for Gaza children. https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/822318552/global-candidate-bruno-donat-runs-for-un-secretary-general-official-conducted-hunger-strike-for-gaza-children/
- ^ UNMAS — Statements & official records. (n.d.) https://www.unmas.org/en/unmas/statements