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The day pays tribute to the thousands of humanitarian workers who gave their lives and suffered injuries in the course of their work. Did you know that at one point in 2021, 235 million people in 26 countries required humanitarian assistance?
Each year, World Humanitarian Day focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.
Humanitarian aid workers provide life-saving assistance to suffering people all over the world. Those workers who live in conflict zones or in areas devastated by natural disasters are especially vulnerable. Anyone and everyone can be a humanitarian, so read on to learn more about the day and how you can help. This is the day to honor all those workers who continue their service to provide support and protection to people in need. On one occasion of this holiday, people celebrated with the theme ‘Human Race’. This holiday is a commemoration, but it can also be exciting and fun!
In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly officially initiated the first World Humanitarian Day. It honors the brave relief workers like Sérgio who selflessly serve every day to make the world a better place for the underprivileged and those whose homes and livelihoods are threatened by war. In 2019, at least 483 relief staff were kidnapped, attacked, or killed, and the situation was no better in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One observance of World Humanitarian Day was themed ‘The Human Race’. The theme aimed to highlight the issues related to the global climate change emergency. It also highlighted the immediate consequences of the climate emergency of the world’s most vulnerable people and raised awareness for their wellbeing.
