Vanessa Frazier

Diplomat who served as Malta's Permanent Representative to the UN and led the Security Council effort for a humanitarian pause in Gaza in 2023; at the time of the episode she was serving on the council and later became the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 35min

Before the Cease-Fire, Malta Negotiated a ‘Humanitarian Pause’ to the War in Gaza

Vanessa Frazier, Malta's former UN Permanent Representative, shares her insights on negotiating humanitarian pauses during the Gaza conflict. She highlights Malta's unique approach as a small state advocating for multilateralism. Frazier reveals the subtle language manipulations crucial for gaining consensus within the Security Council, such as avoiding the word 'ceasefire.' She also discusses the importance of children's welfare in her negotiations and the successful outcome, which resulted in aid deliveries and the release of hostages, showcasing the power of diplomacy amidst crisis.

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