World Humanitarian Day is an annual observance that is marked on August 19 around the world. The international day is dedicated to recognising and paying tribute to humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes. The day also aims to recognise the efforts of humanitarian workers worldwide and to raise awareness about the need for humanitarian assistance. The global event highlights the work of humanitarian workers, who often operate in dangerous and challenging environments to provide life-saving assistance to people affected by crises such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies. World Humanitarian Day: Quotes and Thoughts of Gratitude And Kindness That Will Inspire You To Be The Change You Wish To See in The World.

Each year, World Humanitarian Day is marked by a specific theme that focuses on different aspects of humanitarian work. These themes aim to inspire global action and solidarity for humanitarian causes. The theme for World Humanitarian Day 2024 is ‘Act For Humanity’.

World Humanitarian Day 2024 Date

World Humanitarian Day 2024 will be observed on Monday, August 19.

World Humanitarian Day History

On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). World Humanitarian Day was designated by the UNGA as part of a Swedish-sponsored GA Resolution A/63/L.49 on the Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Assistance of the United Nations. WHD is a campaign by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

World Humanitarian Day Significance

World Humanitarian Day is an important global event that honours the memory of those who have lost their lives in humanitarian service. The day also encourages people to support humanitarian causes and to advocate for the rights of vulnerable populations worldwide. On World Humanitarian Day, various events are organised globally, including conferences, discussions, and media campaigns to raise awareness about humanitarian issues.

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