World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian workers and raises awareness of global humanitarian crises.
Established by the United Nations in 2008, World Humanitarian Day commemorates the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
Observed globally on August 19, it pays tribute to aid workers who risk and even lose their lives helping others.
NGOs, governments, and individuals participate by sharing stories, hosting fundraisers, and using social media campaigns under #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Events focus on pressing issues like refugee support, disaster relief, and access to medicines in conflict zones.
The day encourages people everywhere to support humanitarian efforts through donations, volunteering, and advocacy.
World Humanitarian Day