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Enric Morist, Catalan Social Advocate and NGO Leader, Dies at 60

The sudden death of the Taula del Tercer Sector president leaves Catalonia's social sector mourning and facing leadership uncertainty.

BARCELONA 19/12/2024 Sociedad. Entrevista Enric Morist presidente de la Taula del Tercer sector. FOTO de ZOWY VOETEN
Enric Morist, presidente de la Taula del Tercer sector.
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Enric Morist, en una imagen de archivo

Overview

  • Enric Morist, president of the Taula del Tercer Sector since November 2024, died suddenly of a heart attack on May 2, 2025, at age 60.
  • Morist dedicated over 20 years to social advocacy, including as coordinator of Cruz Roja de Cataluña and leader of multiple foundations and advisory boards.
  • The Taula del Tercer Sector, representing 3,000 NGOs, highlighted Morist’s legacy as a staunch defender of human rights, social justice, and the fight against poverty and inequality.
  • Catalonia’s President Salvador Illa and other leaders expressed shock, praising Morist’s commitment to dialogue and support for vulnerable communities.
  • The third sector now faces the urgent task of appointing interim leadership while reflecting on Morist’s pivotal contributions to social progress in Catalonia.