World Humanitarian Day

A humanitarian emergency begins when health systems break down. When hospitals are damaged, medicines run out or outbreaks spread unchecked, communities face life threatening risks. In those moments, humanitarian response steps in, bringing care, resources and hope when it matters most. And together with partners, the World Health Organization (WHO) who works to protect health, reduce suffering and support recovery. Because every act of care helps rebuild what crisis has broken.

With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year , one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere to save lives and relieve suffering, no matter how challenging the situation.