World Humanitarian Day: 19 August

WHY IN THE NEWS?

• World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian personnel and those workers who lost or risked their lives while doing humanitarian service. In 2021 we are celebrating the 12th WHD.
• The theme for 2021 WHD is #TheHumanRace: a global challenge for climate action in solidarity with people who need it the most