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August 18, 2018

Aid sector must do more to keep local staff safe in conflict zones, says Christian Aid

Governments, UN agencies and aid organisations must unlock extra funds to help protect local humanitarian workers from death and injury when serving in conflict zones, says Christian Aid.
August 19, 2017

UN urges protection for civilians in armed conflict

Civilians in conflict are not a target, top United Nations officials emphasised at a special event yesterday marking World Humanitarian Day, which honours aid workers and pays homage to those killed in service, while also drawing attention to the millions of people today living in war zones.
August 22, 2016

Praise for aid workers on front line in South Sudan

On World Humanitarian Day, (Friday August 19 2016), Christian Aid has paid tribute to aid workers who face significant dangers and difficulties as they provide relief to people caught up in crisis zones.
August 19, 2010

United Nations marks World Humanitarian Day

The United Nations is marking the second-ever World Humanitarian Day by paying tribute to the life-saving work of aid workers around the globe.

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