Today is World Humanitarian Day

The United Nations’ (UN) World Humanitarian Day is
held on August 19 each year. The day honors all
humanitarians who have worked in the promotion of
the humanitarian cause, and those who have lost
their lives in the cause of duty.
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize
those who face danger and adversity in order to
help others.
The day was designated by the General Assembly
to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003
bombing of the United Nations headquarters in
Baghdad, Iraq.
World Humanitarian Day is also an opportunity to
celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work
around the globe.
Humanitarians provide life-saving assistance to
millions of people worldwide. They place their own
lives at risk to help others in conflict zones and
areas of natural hazards. More than 700
humanitarian workers have died or experienced the
most dangerous situations while trying to help those
in need. Humanitarians provide support for different
world challenges such as hunger, gender-based
violence, refugees and displaced people, help for
children, as well as clean water and access to
sanitation.
This year the UN and its humanitarian partners
continue their ground-breaking campaign called The
world needs more… which is the first-of-its-kind
project that turns words into aid.