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World Humanitarian Day 2025 observed on August 19.

Important Days | Dated: 21 Aug 2025

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2025 was observed globally on 19 August 2025 to honor humanitarian workers, including those who lost their lives or were injured while helping vulnerable communities. The observance also marks the anniversary of the 2003 attack on the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 2025 observance marks the 22nd anniversary of the 2003 Baghdad attack, in which 22 people, including UN Special Representative Sérgio Vieira de Mello, lost their lives. The theme for 2025 is “Strengthening global solidarity and empowering local communities.”
  • - The campaign for World Humanitarian Day was launched in 2010 by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to highlight the contributions and sacrifices of humanitarian workers worldwide.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On 11 December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/63/139, officially designating 19 August of every year as World Humanitarian Day.
  • (ii) The first official observance of World Humanitarian Day took place on 19 August 2009, establishing an annual global tradition of honoring humanitarian service and sacrifice.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2025 was recently observed on which date?

Correct Answer: 19 August

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