Next Wednesday August 19th, all the world will celebrate the World Humanitarian Day. A day to remember that many of us need help of others, and in order to aware everybody about help each other, we need to awake the goodness within us. This post is a summary of five articles. The first was published at http://www.un.org/en/events/humanitarianday/. The second was published at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Humanitarian_Day. The third was published at http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/world-humanitarian-day. The fourth was published at http://faith-matters.org/2015/08/11/why-world-humanitarian-day-is-so-important/. The fifth was published http://www.chronicle.lu/categoriesluxembourgathome/item/12729-7th-world-humanitarian-day-will-be-inspiring-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 headquarter in Baghdad, Iraq. World Humanitarian Day is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspire humanitarian work around the globe. This year, the U.N. 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. "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," said the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
The Sérgio Vieira de Melo Foundation conveyed its gratitude to the U.N. General Assembly and all members states for the worthy gesture of recognition that has ensured that the tragic loss of Vieira de Melo and his 21 colleagues and all humanitarian personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifices in relieving the suffering of victims of humanitarian crises have not been in vain. A national of Brazil, Vieira de Melo dedicated over thirty years in the U.N., serving in some of the most challenging humanitarian situations in the world to reach the voiceless victims of armed conflict, alleviate their suffering and draw attention to their plight. The tragic event also robbed the humanitarian community of an outstanding leader and intellectual whose thinking, philosophy, dynamism and courage inspired all and remains a timeless legacy for coming generations to emulate. World Humanitarian Day was commemorated for the first time in 2009. Subsequent years have focused on a particular theme. In 2010, the theme was "We are Humanitarian Workers." The 2011 campaign, "People Helping People," was about inspiring the spirit of aid work.
The Humanitarian Day honors all humanitarians who have worked in the promotion of the humanitarian cause, and those who have lost their lives in the cause of duty. It aims to increase public awareness about humanitarian assistance activities worldwide and the importance of international cooperation. Humanitarians provide life-saving assistance to millions of people worldwide. They place their own lives at risk to help others in conflict zones and areas of natural hazards. More than 700 humanitarian workers have died or experienced the most dangerous situations while trying to help those in need. Humanitarians provide support for different world challenges such as hunger, gender-based violence, refugees and displaced people, help for children, as well as clean water and access to sanitation. The total number of people affected by natural disasters has risen over the past decade. Women and children are especially affected because of their ongoing struggles with poverty, insecurity, hunger, poor health and environmental decline. There are new and difficult challenges that arise each year that will require more flexible funding and adaptable humanitarian work. The economic crisis and global challenges such as poverty, global health problems, inflation and the rising number of people on the move, increases the need for humanitarians each year.
As we approach World Humanitarian Day, we should take time to reflect on the global human efforts to create the conditions for peace and prosperity amongst all mankind, and to stand in solidarity with people wanting to bring about progressive social change in their communities. As society comes together with new forms of connectivity, we are transforming into an increasingly inclusive, interdependent and co-operative global community. It is in our nature to feel a sense of community with those we share time and environment with. However, achieving such conditions is not without challenges, discrimination, inequality and the disregard of human life, all of which are still prevalent. It these themes that Humanitarian Day was made to celebrate. we should recognise that not all people have the benefits of economic security, life opportunities and freedom. Yet, even amidst these barriers there is undeniably an ideal among forward-thinking minded people, which rejects these conditions. This universal spirit in a better life for all people is what fuels worldwide efforts for a better human condition. There is no simple answer to bringing an more just world. But with the collective efforts by activists and charities, and aided by diplomatic negotiations, we are slowly, but surely, working towards a brighter future for mankind. Let us use World Humanitarian Day to remember those figures throughout history who have worked towards the betterment of mankind. And let us use this day to remember the people who are working today to solve the global issues our species faces. For peace and prosperity for all, we will continue to fight.
The annual World Humanitary Day will take place bringing with it the opportunity to highlight challenges faced by people across the world and to honour humanitarian workers who constantly face danger in their mission to help others. The 2015's edition will be marked by the theme "Inspiring Humanity", with the intention of encouraging action and the creation of a more humane world through a broader and more active global citizenship. the event is designed to be all-encompassing, with each individual invited to become a messenger in the call for humanity around the world. Four crisis, deemed to be at the highest critical level in the U.N. system, are currently erupting around the world simultaneously, in Syria, South Sudan, Iraq and Yemen. With these four conflicts, and nearly 80 million people in need of humanitarian aid in 37 countries, it is hiped that the testimonials will help to put a human face to conflict's name, subsequently global support for humanitarian action.
