World Humanitarian Day

     The 2026 UN International bazaar received strong support from the wife of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. More than 40 countries and international organizations, including the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the U.N. , participated in the event. President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, along with permanent representatives from many countries, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Watch the OCHA Potential Contribution from the 2026 UN International Bazaar! Meetings & Events

In comments in support of aid workers everywhere, the  United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that humanitarian teams “are the last lifeline for over 300 million people” impacted by conflict or disaster. Despite their lifesaving role, funding cuts are having a serious and negative impact on the world’s most vulnerable people, Mr. Guterres warned, while those who provide aid are increasingly under attack as “ red lines are crossed with impunity ”. This is despite the fact that such attacks are prohibited under international law, the UN chief continued, noting that although governments have pledged action to protect them, “ what is missing is political will – and moral courage…Humanitarians must be respected and protected. They can never be targeted.”

A honor guar is pictured at the  Wreath-laying Ceremony to Commemorate 22nd Anniversary of the Bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. 

     The Secretary-General is scheduled to deliver remarks virtually at Amnesty International's 2025 Global Assembly. Watch António Guterres, UN Secretary-General at Amnesty International's 2025 Global Assembly! Meetings & Events