Breadcrumb EEAS 2024 World Humanitarian Day PRINT 2024 World Humanitarian Day 19.08.2024 Strategic Communications 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 Allies in Action: Polish and Ukrainian Instructors Forge Stronger Training STORY Czech Republic Takes the Lead for V4 EUBG in 2028 STORY EUTM-S Commander Joins Inaugural Somali Defense Board to Strengthen Coordination and Sustainable Outcomes. STORY A dynamic celebration of the EU-AU Partnership - #AUEU25 wraps up in Brussels STORY Strengthening Resilience Through Partnership: EUMAM Mozambique See more