World Humanitarian Day
Every year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor humanitarian workers who put their lives in jeopardy to improve the lives of others. The day also raises support for people around the world impacted by crises around the world. Around the world, the United Nations, as well as International organisations and Non-governmental groups, have united to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. To raise funds for those living in poverty, the day is commemorated with fundraisers for relief groups, lectures, and a variety of activities.
Each year, since the day's inception, each year focuses on a particular theme. For example, in 2010, the emphasis was on the training and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field. Visit un.org to find out more about the theme for each year.
Humanitarians are praised for providing life-saving assistance to millions of people in need around the world. They help in the midst of a war, conflict, famine, and natural disasters. Over 700 humanitarian workers have died or been in dangerous situations, with the aim of helping those in need.
Given the demanding work, humanitarians continue to fulfill the basic needs of some of the world's most helpless people. These include food, clothing, shelter, and a safe place to stay. According to an estimated 130 million people around the world are in need of humanitarian assistance and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. As natural disasters, economic crises, and conflicts rise, so will the need for humanitarian staff.
How to celebrate #worldhumanitarianday
Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, and Desmond Tutu are among the most well-known humanitarians include Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa, Prince Diana, Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, and Desmond Tutu. Some of these well-off humanitarians support those in need by the wealth they have amassed. For those who are not, being a humanitarian has cost them their lives.
To be a humanitarian, you don't have to be a celebrity, have a lot of money, or fly to a third-world country to be a humanitarian. All you need to do is have the desire to give a helping hand to those less fortunate.
Here are a few things you might do to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. Here are a few things you might do to celebrate World Humanitarian Day.
- Volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen
- Donate some of your personal belongings to someone in need. Donate some of your personal belongings to someone in need
- Make a contribution to a relief group by making a voluntary contribution to a relief group
- Do a random act of kindness for a complete stranger
To post on social media, use the hashtag #WorldHumanitarianDay to post.
History of the world humanitarian day has a long history
In 2008, the General Assembly of the United Nations established World Humanitarian Day. In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly established World Humanitarian Day. It was first observed on August 19, 2009. The observance took place exactly six years after the 2002 Canal Hotel Bombing in Baghdad, where 22 people were killed. Among those killed was the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who was among those assassinated.
