The World Humanitarian Day is an official celebration by all the United Nations community. Scheduled for the 19th of August, the UN celebrates every year this day to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others.

This year, the theme for the celebration will be “Youth in Humanitarian Action” to recognize the power of young people around the world to transform their societies, and show the evident strength and resilience that young communities developed throughout this world.

A special event is planned at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10-11h30, Friday 19 August.

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