On 19 August 2016, the United Nations and its partners commemorated World Humanitarian Day. Events and activities were held in dozens of countries around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in the line of duty and to rally support for people in need of humanitarian assistance. Photo: OCHA/Borra
In Chagoua, Chad, ten young people pose in front of a mural they painted for World Humanitarian Day. The mural depicts the theme of One Humanity, and the four humanitarian principles: humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality. Photo: OCHA/Borra
Partners sign the One Humanity mural created by young people for World Humanitarian Day in N’Djamena, Chad. Photo: OCHA/Borra
A woman explains the dangers of unexploded ordnance during a group session on humanitarian principles and access in Gao, Mali. Photo: OCHA/D.Dembele
A staff member explains OCHA’s work at a humanitarian fair in Tombouctou, Mali. Photo: OCHA/D.Dembele
People of all ages attended a humanitarian marketplace in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Photo: OCHA
The marketplace in Kramatorsk featured a large mural, drawing activities and information stands where humanitarian partners presented their work. Photo: OCHA
A child participates in a drawing workshop for street children in Dakar, Senegal. Photo: OCHA/Ivo Brandau
Art works created during a drawing activity with Empire des Enfants, a center for street children, are put on display for World Humanitarian Day in Dakar, Senegal. Photo: OCHA/Ivo Brandau
In Juba, the humanitarian community gathers to light candles and observe a minute of silence in memory of the 59 aid workers who have lost their lives in South Sudan since December 2013. Photo: OCHA
OCHA staff prepare for a 4 km run in central Cairo to commemorate World Humanitarian Day in Egypt. Photo: OCHA
An open-air skyrunning event was organized in Kim-Asar Gorge in Kazakhstan to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. Photo: OCHA/M.Sadvakassova
Participants hold up a World Humanitarian Day banner at the finish line at Furmanova Peak in Kazakhstan. Photo: O Von Chan
Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, addresses the audience during a panel discussion on youth in humanitarian action on World Humanitarian Day in Geneva. Photo: UN Photo/Violaine Martin
A candle is lit during a commemoration ceremony for World Humanitarian Day in the Palais des Nations, Geneva. Photo: UN Photo/Violaine Martin
Participants gather for the World Humanitarian Day commemoration in Damascus, Syria. Photo: UNHCR/Bassam Diab
The ferris wheel in Kobe Port is lit up in blue in support of World Humanitarian Day. Photo: OCHA Kobe
For the first time, Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, an iconic bridge of 3.9km long, is lit in blue for World Humanitarian Day in Kobe, Japan. Photo: OCHA Kobe
The audience poses with World Humanitarian Day fans during an event in Kobe, Japan. Photo: UN Forum Kansai
In Lebanon, visitors to the World Humanitarian Day event give their impressions on the day. Photo: OCHA/Julie Melichar
An OCHA staff member tests an interactive station as part of the World Humanitarian Day event in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo: OCHA/Julie Melichar
The musical band Al-Zokhrof gives a live performance during the World Humanitarian Day ceremony in Amman, Jordan. Photo: OCHA
A staff member explains OCHA’s work during a humanitarian fair held in Bangui, Central African Republic. Photo: OCHA/Virginie Bero
Participants engage in a debate on humanitarian accountability as part of the World Humanitarian Day commemoration in Central African Republic. Photo: OCHA/Virginie Bero
Fabrizio Hochschild, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Central African Republic, views a model WFP plane as part of a humanitarian fair in Bangui. Photo: WFP/Bruno Djoyo
A participant views the virtual reality film ‘Home’ at the World Humanitarian Day exhibition in Manila, Philippines. The film documents the Secretary-General’s travels to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, Lebanon and South Sudan as part of his Mission for Humanity in 2016. Photo: OCHA
A staff member talks to students about World Humanitarian Day during a humanitarian fair in Dakar, Senegal. Photo: OCHA/Ivo Brandau
A photo exhibition featuring portraits of young people affected by crisis was organized in Dakar, Senegal. The photos, taken by Vincent Tremeau, highlight the importance of ensuring access to quality education and recreation for young people, especially in times of humanitarian crisis. Photo: OCHA/Ivo Brandau
Marta Ruedas, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, gives a press conference in Khartoum together with UN partners. Photo: OCHA
A man prepares his booth for a humanitarian fair in Diffa as part of the World Humanitarian Day commemoration in Niger. Photo: OCHA/Federica Gabellini
A crowd cheers on during a World Humanitarian Day football match in Niamey, Niger. Photo: OCHA/Federica Gabellini
Humanitarian partners raise awareness of their work during a humanitarian fair in Diffa, Niger. Photo: OCHA/Federica Gabellini
A man browses a photo exhibit organized for World Humanitarian Day in Niamey, Niger. Photo: OCHA/Federica Gabellini
A mother and her child strike a pose during a World Humanitarian Day event held in Indonesia. Photo: OCHA
UNRWA Youth Ambassador and Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf, UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, "Quantico" Actress Yasmine Al Massri, President of the 70th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mogens Lykketoft, “Game of Thrones” actress Natalie Dormer, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, Tony Award winner and former “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr., The Voice” Season 10 winner Alisan Porter and award-winning filmmaker, Andrew Jenks pose for pictures at the World Humanitarian Day event in New York. Photo: AP Images for United Nations/Stuart Ramson
Hala Kamil, a Syrian refugee whose story is featured in the documentary ‘Watani My Homeland’, delivers her message to humanity, which is translated by ‘Quantico’ star Yasmine Al Massri, during the One Humanity event in New York. Photo: Stuart Ramson/AP Images for United Nations
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