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Marking the World Humanitarian Day

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On August 19, humanitarian relief service providers worldwide are known on World Humanitarian Day. This day, which the U.N. declared in 2009, honors the anniversary of the attack on the U.N. headquarters in Iraq. Twenty-two individuals died, including the U.N.’s High Commissioner for Human Rights.

People in need all across the world get life-saving support from humanitarian relief professionals. Employees in war zones or communities that have recently suffered natural catastrophes are at risk. Since anyone and everyone can be a humanitarian, keep reading to learn more about the day and how you can participate.

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