World Humanitarian Day 19th August
This is a day dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers and recognising their efforts in serving humanity during crises. It is a time to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the course of their work and raises awareness about ongoing challenges faced by affected populations. (International event Day)
World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19th. This date marks the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which claimed the lives of 22 humanitarian workers. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 as a way to honour the memory of those who have died while serving others and to encourage continued support for humanitarian causes.
World Humanitarian Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 in memory of the 22 humanitarian workers who lost their lives in the bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad on August 19, 2003. The day was created to honour all humanitarian workers who have sacrificed their lives and to highlight the ongoing need for humanitarian assistance around the world. It serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those who work in conflict zones and other dangerous environments to provide life-saving aid and support to vulnerable populations.