Marking World Humanitarian Day, UN urges protection for civilians in armed conflict

New York, Aug 19(Just Earth News): Civilians in conflict are not a target, top United Nations officials on Friday stressed at a special event 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 on Friday living in war zones.

World Humanitarian Day: UN honours sacrifices, celebrates spirit of aid workers

New York, Aug 20 (IBNS) The United Nations is marking World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday by paying tribute to aid workers who carry out life-saving activities around the world, often in dangerous and difficult circumstances, while celebrating the spirit of humanitarian work worldwide.

World Humanitarian Day: More people than ever need help

New York, Aug 12 (IBNS) Spotlighting humanitarians who often take great risks to help communities in need, World Humanitarian Day 2014 will feature events ranging from a 5K run/walk in Mogadishu, a wreath-laying ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey, a radio talk show with disaster management experts in Papua New Guinea, and the launch of a postage stamp honouring the late United Nations humanitarian veteran Sergio Vieira de Mello.