Qatar commemorates World Humanitarian Day – The Peninsula

Qatar commemorates World Humanitarian Day – The Peninsula

The State of Qatar will celebrate with the rest of the world today the World Humanitarian Day (WHD), which falls on August 19 each year. WHD was celebrated for the first time 13 years ago; and came after the tragic death of 22 humanitarian workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello, during a suicide attack on the United Nations compound in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad in 2003.

On 2008, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution designating August 19 as World Humanitarian Day.

Each year, WHD focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.

With record-high humanitarian needs around the world, WHD 2022 builds on this metaphor of collective endeavor to grow global appreciation of humanitarian work.

The WHD 2022 campaign shines a light on the thousands of volunteers, professionals and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water and much more.

In various situations and occasions, the State of Qatar affirms its commitment to continue providing humanitarian support and contributing to international efforts to alleviate