Dr Natalie Roberts: Executive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières
In December, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) released a report revealing that its teams have observed clear signs of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza. Speaking out on such critical issues isn’t easy. There can be real risk attached. And yet, as Dr Natalie Roberts, Executive Director of MSF UK explains:
“The concept of témoignage is just saying what we see. We shouldn’t hide what we’re seeing because we’re afraid that people don’t want to give us money.”
I hope this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on decision-making, speaking truth to power and being bold when it matters.
“Eventually, somebody has to make a choice. And you have to own that choice.”
Watch the episode to hear about:
How to develop the skill (and it is a skill you can develop) of having difficult conversations
Navigating challenging public positions in the face of scrutiny, pressure and silence from peers
How to maintain a bold organisational culture
Protecting the wellbeing of your team
The ethics involved in deciding when and how to speak out when it may risk the safety of your staff
Lessons on managing stress from the most intense situations
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