In December 2008, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution that designated the 19th of August as World Humanitarian Day to honour all humanitarian personnel who have lost their lives in the cause of duty and those who have worked in the promotion of the humanitarian cause. The 19th of August has been chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the work of humanitarian workers as it marks the day when 22 employees of the UN, including the UN Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello, were killed in a bomb attack in Baghdad in 2003.
This year’s theme is “We are humanitarian workers”, focusing on the actual work and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field. Humanitarian workers are forgotten heroes, heroes without whom there wouldn’t be any humanitarian assistance. It will be the occasion the remember and honour those who have lost their lives while helping others. We are happy to see educators, and more specifically ‘teachers’ included in the prepared video.
