The Unyielding Humanitarian: Kate Forbes's Second Term Bid As president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Kate Forbes has spent decades working in some of the world's most treacherous regions.
Her recent decision to seek a second term is a reflection not just of her own resilience but also of the increasingly perilous landscape facing aid workers.
Forbes initially committed to one term, but as she worked to modernize an organization with over 190 groups worldwide, she realized that a longer tenure was necessary.