Dr. Chris Giannou

Dr Chris Giannou is a distinguished war surgeon who spent nearly 15 years with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), providing lifesaving surgical care in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones, including Burundi, Somalia, and Palestinian refugee camps. Throughout his career he has borne witness to the devastating human impact of war injuries, particularly from landmines, and has become a leading international voice in humanitarian surgery and the protection of civilians in conflict. Dr Giannou currently spearheads the ICRC’s global campaign to ban anti-personnel mines, building on decades of direct experience treating the catastrophic injuries they cause. His work has not only advanced trauma surgery in austere and resource-limited environments but has also shaped international policy and advocacy on the rules of war and the ethics of humanitarian medicine.