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Humanitarian work one of the world's 'most

dangerous' jobs

• 13 hours ago

Lending a helping hand to those suffering in conflict zones is an inherent trait of Emirati society.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

In the aftermath of the Canal Hotel attack in Baghdad, where 22 humanitarian workers,
including the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Iraq, tragically lost their
lives, the UN General Assembly designated Aug.19 as World Humanitarian Day.

It honours those who have sacrificed in the service of humanity and underscores the critical
need for enhanced protection and legal safeguards for humanitarian workers. Despite these
efforts, the escalating number of casualties among humanitarian personnel has reached a
critical threshold, necessitating an urgent and resolute international response, according to
Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of The Big Heart Foundation.

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dangerous-jobs