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A very special opportunity to join David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, for lunch at Nomad, in New York City. David can provide compelling insight on the current state of the world, based on his unique position of serving at both the highest level of government and at the very centre of the humanitarian world.

David Miliband is the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. He oversees the agency’s relief and development operations in over 40 countries, its refugee resettlement and assistance programs throughout the United States and the IRC’s advocacy efforts in Washington and other capitals on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Miliband had a distinguished political career in the United Kingdom for over 15 years. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the youngest Foreign Secretary in three decades, driving advancements in human rights and representing the United Kingdom throughout the world. As Secretary of State for the Environment in 2005-2006 he pioneered the world’s first legally binding emissions reduction requirements. His accomplishments have earned him a reputation, in former President Bill Clinton's words, as "one of the ablest, most creative public servants of our time". As the son of refugees, he brings a personal commitment to the IRC's work.

The Financial Times Seasonal Appeal is supporting the International Rescue Committee. Funds raised will be doubled under the UK Government Aid Match. For more information visit www.rescue-uk/ft

The lot cannot be resold or re-auctioned. Lunch will be provided for one guest at Nomad in New York. Any travel and accommodation for the attendees shall be the buyers responsibility. You will be asked to disclose the names of those joining in the experience which will be given to the individual. All experiences are subject to approval by the individual. The charity retain the ability to cancel and refund any successful auction bid which is declined by the individual. Lunch should be redeemed by 1st September 2015 at a date mutually agreed upon by both parties. You are bidding for the unique opportunity to lunch with one of the individuals listed. Please respect the right of the individual not to discuss certain topics in his/her discretion.