World Humanitarian Day 19 August
“In a world that is ever more digitally
connected, each of us has the power and responsibility to inspire our fellow
human beings to act to help others and create a more humane world.”
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
2015 Theme: Inspiring the World's
Humanity
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize
those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was designated
by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of
the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.
World Humanitarian Day is also an opportunity to
celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the globe.
This year, the UN and its humanitarian partners
invite all of you to inspire the world’s humanity. The theme calls on you to
join any of the world’s humanitarian organizations and become an active
messenger of Humanity.
The first day of action will be 19 August: World
Humanitarian Day. This is a day to celebrate humanitarians around the world. In
an effort to build a global sense of momentum, we will call on our Messengers
of Humanity to take an important social action on this day and share them on
your social networks and amplify the message.
To get involved and to learn more about the
campaign visit: www.worldhumanitarianday.org
