Gallery

Afghanistan - as a child in Kabul

Afghanistan - as a secondary student in his chemistry class in Kabul

Afghanistan - with the famous Swiss photographer Gérard Pétremand in Band-e Amir, Bamyan

Switzerland - graduation from the EPFL, Lausanne

Switzerland - as a young researcher at the CROCUS Nuclear facility in Lausanne

Japan - as a young scientist in Mito

Italy - with Soraya during the years of struggle against the Soviet Union, Florence

France - addressing Deputies of the Council of Europe on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Strasbourg

Switzerland - addressing Swiss Parliamentarians on the effects of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, Bern

Pakistan - with some Mujahideen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Peshawar

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, Matthew is leading the team in the dense forest, Tabou

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, always in direct contact with people to care for, Tai

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, enthroned Chieftain, Tabou

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, considering the media as an important partner, Nigré

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, helping an old person to construct his shelter, Zagné

Côte d'Ivoire – first mission, visiting Liberian refugees with Sadako Ogata, Néro-Village

Kenya - a constructive discussion with the Chairman of the South Sudanese Refugees, Kakuma

Kenya - discussing with Agnes Chang, Kakuma

Kenya - always in touch with children and understanding the harsh realities of their lives, Kakuma

Kenya - farewell to refugees who depart for the United States of America

Kenya - making the impossible possible and constructing a huge drift to ensure humanitarian aid reaches its destination, Kalemchuch Hills

Kenya - nothing is as important as direct communication with people in need, Kakuma

Kenya – in the presence of the Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan, having a joke with Oliver Stone, Kakuma

Kosovo - in a joint meeting with the transitional government, Pristina

Kosovo - in the heart of sensitive diplomacy, Pristina

Kosovo - overlooking the destroyed Roma Mahala, Mitrovica

Kosovo – hiking mountains with Hua and Munehiko, Prizren

Kosovo – a relaxing evening to enjoy Iranian Cholo Kabab, Pristina

Kosovo - with Hua and Chuck, Pristina

Kosovo – with John, Pristina

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, crossing the Cavalla River on a locally made bac with the German Ambassador, Prollo

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, addressing a diplomatic gathering, Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, compassion with the team by sharing their passion for Basketball, Grand-Bassam

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, taking risks in conflict zones with Simplice and journalists, between Abidjan and Bouaké

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, with Karmen and Ferdila in a divided country, Abidjan

Côte d’Ivoire - second mission, checking the facts makes a manager respected, Bouaffle

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, with Simone and Laurance, Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, supervising Liberian refugees returning home, near Lougatuo

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, on the occasion of the provision of identity cards to refugees, Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, crossing the bridge on the Cestos River, Fieupleu

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, speaking to people caught in the middle of a conflict, Guéhiébly

Côte d’Ivoire - second mission, joint and coordinated efforts are essential for ensuring efficiency, Vavoua

Côte d’Ivoire - second mission, operational realities are the basics for sound decisions, Danane

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, eradicating child exploitation at the center of concerns, Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, frank discussion with those you help and assist, Grabo

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, honesty in action key to success, Guiglo

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, taking media to the heart of action, Duekoue

Côte d’Ivoire - second mission, sweating in solidarity with others is a sweet feeling, Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire - second mission, with an assembly of ambassadors, Abidjan

Bangladesh - with Rohingya refugees, Kotu Palong

Bangladesh - at the border of Myanmar, in support of the Rohingyas, Teknaf

Bangladesh - coordinating assistance to the Rohingya refugees, Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh - with Rohingya refugee children, Naya Para

Central Asia - addressing an international conference on Afghanistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Central Asia - addressing the first ministerial meeting on mixed migration, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - briefing on the Afghanistan situation, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - engaging armed forces in support of civilians is key to the success of humanitarian efforts, Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia - regular working sessions with Ambassadors, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - respecting the Nawruz tradition, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - investing in the new generations, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - keeping always in touch with the future leaders, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - gender equity and cooperation with the civil society are absolute priorities, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - humility and simplicity with the team is key to success, Konaev, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - encountering the media on human rights issues, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - respecting the people’s culture, Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia - with Afghan refugee women, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia - in action to support Kyrgyz refugees of Uzbek ethnicity, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Central Asia - with Afghan refugee families departing for the United States of America, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Central Asia - visiting Afghan refugee dwellings, Vahdat, Tajikistan

Central Asia - addressing the media on the situation in Afghanistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Central Asia - with Ambassadors of Islamic countries, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Central Asia - addressing the media on the situation of West and Central Asia, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Central Asia - women are the prime victims of conflicts in the world, Vahdat, Tajikistan

Central Asia - attending the 10th OSCD Summit, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - exchange with ambassadors on the West and Central Asia situation, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - in an ambassadorial meeting, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - with the US, EU, and Kazakh envoys, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - with the US and Iranian envoys, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - conflicts burn and destroy hopes, Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia - speaking about refugee rights, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - diplomacy requires tireless efforts, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Central Asia - listening to ordinary people provides the real picture of events, Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia - speaking at the thirty-eighth Conference of the Islamic Foreign Ministers, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - speaking about refugees with prominent Kazakh and Afghan artists, Astana, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - strengthening relationship with think tank institutions and universities is essential, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - with Afghan refugee children, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Central Asia - speaking at the Islamic Financing Conference, Astana

Rwanda - coordinating assistance to Burundian refugees, Kigali

Rwanda - guiding technicians to erect a refugee camp, Mahama

Rwanda - constructing a house for a refugee with ambassadors and ministers, Butare

Rwanda - listening to a newly arrived Burundian refugee, Mahama

Rwanda - thought of Sir Alex Fergussen when meeting a refugee at some 2400 meter altitude, Kiziba

Rwanda - paying tribute to the genocide victims, Kigali

Rwanda - guidance must be sound, realistic, and achievable, Cyangugu

Rwanda - modern facilities for refugees, too, Mahama

Rwanda - speaking to Paul about refugee camp layout, Mahama

Rwanda - caring for the environment, a global challenge, Rwamagana

Rwanda - children and women need special attention, Nyamata

Rwanda - advice of people at the front line of action is precious, Gisenyi

Rwanda - respect for the culture of others is a special human quality, Nyabiheke

Rwanda - always devote time to colleagues, Kigali

Rwanda - sharing the concern of people in need is a sign of good leadership, Kiziba

Rwanda - compassion with people you help is the sign of a special human quality, Mugombwa

Rwanda - caring for the environment, a global challenge, Kiziba

Rwanda - support of national authorities is key to the success of humanitarian workers everywhere, Nyanza

Rwanda - managers must inspect the job done, Mahama

Rwanda - listening to specialists is a manager's best quality, Kigeme

Rwanda - love and respect for children must be undeniable and sincere, Kiziba

Rwanda - recognition of the good work of colleagues is key to the success of a manager, Kibuye

Rwanda - respect for the crowd generates trust, Kigali

Rwanda - understanding the ordeals of the victims of wars is essential for tailoring the right response, Mahama

Everywhere - in action all the times

Everywhere - reaching where people are in need is the essence of humanitarian action

Everywhere - tennis is one of the best sports

With dignitaries - former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his wife chatting with Serbian displaced persons, Kosovo

With dignitaries - in discussion with the former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries - accompanying UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in the Conference of Islamic Countries, Turkmenistan

With dignitaries - President Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - President Atambayev, Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries - President Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan

With dignitaries - President Otunbayeva, Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries - former US president, Bill Clinton, Kosovo

With dignitaries - Prime Minister Babanov, Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries - Prime Minister Mori of Japan, Kenya

With dignitaries - Prime Minister Satybaldiyev, Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries - President Tokayev, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Mami, Chairman of the National Assembly, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Nurberdyeva, Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Turkmenistan

With dignitaries - Kouchner, Foreign Minister of France, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Kazikhanov, Foreign Minister, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Meredov, Foreign Minister, Turkmenistan

With dignitaries - Kassymov, Minister of Home Affairs, and Ruslan, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Mulikov, Minister of Home Affairs, Turkmenistan

With dignitaries - Rakhimov, Minister of Home Affairs, Tajikistan

With dignitaries - Ahmed Kathrada, Nelson Mandela's companion and friend, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - Kristine Davis, Hollywood celebrity, Rwanda

With dignitaries - Howard Buffett in the Kigeme refugee camp, Rwanda

With dignitaries - Sohail Zargar, Bollywood celebrity, Rwanda

With dignitaries - Harri Holkeri, the politician and statesman I respected earnestly, Kosovo

With dignitaries - Kosovo prime leadership, Pristina

With dignitaries - Bernard Makuza, Chairperson of the Senate, Rwanda

With dignitaries - respected Ahmed Khatrada, Nelson Mandela's friend, Kazakhstan

With dignitaries - a moment of candid chat in a ministerial conference, Kazakhstan