Breadcrumb EEAS 2024 World Humanitarian Day PRINT 2024 World Humanitarian Day 19.08.2024 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 280 aid workers lost their lives, 224 were wounded, and 91 kidnapped. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we celebrate those who continue to risk their lives to help people in need. Aid workers are #NotATarget. © European Union, 2024 European Union, 2024 European Union, 2024 European Union, 2024 European Union, 2024 European Union, 2024 See also Statement on 2024 World Humanitarian Day MORE STORIES STORY Strength through Unity: How the EU Keeps Maritime Security Coordinated STORY MILEX 26 Underway: Preparing Europe’s Rapid Deployment Capacity STORY New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026 – submit your applications now STORY The EU and Switzerland sign a Joint Declaration on Strengthened Cooperation on Foreign and Security Policy and a Framework Participation Agreement STORY FiLiAZ 2026: A celebration of children’s literature in Mexico City See more
