“Cities tend to be representations of societies: diversity and inequality find their extremes in urban settings. Yet, when war is added onto pre-existing inequalities, high levels of poverty, or even disaster, urban fragility increases exponentially, making it harder to absorb the shocks of warfare.”

Swiss diplomat

Peter Maurer is a Swiss diplomat known for leading the International Committee of the Red Cross from 2012 to 2022. He is also President of the Basel Institute on Governance. He spent a decade at the head of the ICRC, guiding one of the world’s best-known humanitarian organizations. His public work is tied to diplomacy, humanitarian action, and governance.