World Humanitarian Day

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2022 Date	19 August 2022
2023 Date	19 August 2023

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World Humanitarian Day in 2022

Friday, 19 Aug

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World Humanitarian Day History

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. The day also serves to gain international cooperation to meet the needs of humanitarian work around the world. Humanitarian workers provide life-saving assistance like first aid. They also offer nutrition, shelter, and help with rebuilding after disaster strikes. These workers often battle violence, local diseases, and hunger while attempting to save lives and provide relief to those most in need.

World Humanitarian Day was established by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers. It is celebrated annually on August 19, a day that commemorates the 2003 bombing of the UN Headquarters in Iraq.

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— Queen👑 (@amietorii) August 19, 2022

President @MBuhari is in Maiduguri, Borno State, today, for the commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 2022. While in Maiduguri, he will also commission infrastructure projects by the State Government, and visit HRH Shehu of Borno. #PMBinMaiduguri https://t.co/S7YuDjeow7
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 18, 2022

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9125. Distinguished volunteers, WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2022: FELICITATION MESSAGE. “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” — Martin Luther King Jr https://t.co/gxxYlcFKLQ
— Rotaract D9125 Nigeria (@Rotaract9125NG) August 19, 2022

In the News and Trending for World Humanitarian Day

Updated 17:16 World’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to light up tonight for World Humanitarian Day 2022

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Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to volunteers on World Humanitarian Day

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World Humanitarian Day 2022: Construction workers in UAE given refreshments by children, people of determination

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Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator a.i, Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day

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World Humanitarian Day Facts & Quotes

The US is the top national donor in terms of raw dollars allocated to humanitarian aid. However, among developed nations, it donates the lowest percentage of its GDP.
Despite all the money and aid that is being given for humanitarian relief, it is still estimated that one-third of all global humanitarian needs are not being met.
The UN’s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. – Ban Ki-moon, current Secretary-General of the United Nations.

World Humanitarian Day Top Events and Things to Do

Donate to MedShare International. It recycles surplus medical supplies and equipment from hospitals and clinics and redistributes them to healthcare facilities in nations in need. MedShare is rated as one of the best and most efficient charitable organizations in the world.
Watch a movie about humanitarian work. Here are our suggestions:
Selma (2015)
Normal Heart (2014)
The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008)
Join a local or international humanitarian work project. Try raising money for a cause or volunteering for organizations that work with children, refugees, or the old and sick.