World Humanitarian Day

   Lowering of the UN Flag to half mast in observance of World Humanitarian Day 2026 , and in honour of humanitarian personnel who have lost their lives. Led by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) , the 2026 campaign theme under #ActForHumanity spotlights the grave dangers aid workers face—particularly from weaponized drones—and shares the personal stories of fallen humanitarians through their families. Watch the Lowering of the UN Flag to half mast in observance of World Humanitarian Day 2026, and in honour of humanitarian personnel who have lost their lives Meetings & Events

On this World Humanitarian Day , we honour every humanitarian who risks and -- all too often -- loses their life to help others. We honour the women leaders and local responders who stand on the frontlines, often facing double peril : targeted for the work they do, and for who they are. We pay tribute to those killed, and salute those who keep showing up in the face of danger. This year’s call to #ActForHumanity is more urgent than ever. The humanitarian landscape is collapsing under escalating violence, dwindling resources, and broken promises of protection. The past year marked a devastating chapter for humanitarian workers, with more lives lost than ever before and attacks surging significantly. These deaths are not accidents. They stem from systemic failures: impunity for those who break the rules of war, eroded respect for humanitarian principles, and a growing disregard for international humanitarian law. The violence is compounded by unprecedented funding shortfalls. As at 12 A...