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 EU-Western Balkans Summit: Strengthening Security and Stability Together STORY EU-NGO Human Rights Forum - Partnering for Equality and Non-discrimination STORY Standing guard for Europe STORY Building safety for the future STORY Final event of the EULAC Cinema campaign in 2025: “Values and visions” See more