This article is published in association with United Nations. As the aid worker community commemorated fallen colleagues at solemn ceremonies marking World Humanitarian Day on Monday, frontline staff putting their lives on the line today highlighted the risks of providing help to vulnerable communities. From ongoing emergencies in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, we’ve compiled a selection […]World Humanitarian Day: What it means to be an aid worker today
August 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the aid worker community commemorated fallen colleagues at solemn ceremonies marking World Humanitarian Day on Monday, frontline staff putting their lives on the line today highlighted the risks of providing help to vulnerable communities. From ongoing emergencies in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, we’ve compiled a selection […]Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on 2024 World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Tomorrow, we mark World Humanitarian Day to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide. When disasters strike, crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot delivering emergency assistance to those affected. This selfless calling […]2023 World Humanitarian Day: Statement High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
August 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Around the world, more and more people are being pushed deeper into humanitarian crises due to new and ongoing conflicts and the consequences of the climate and ecological emergency. If those in need of humanitarian assistance formed a country, it would be the third […]
