Women at the heart of humanitarian action
We honour the brave humanitarians worldwide who sacrifice their lives to aid those in need, and we join this year’s call to #ActForHumanity.
As members of impacted communities with an intimate knowledge of their people, networks and needs, women are often first responders during crises. They play a central role in the survival and resilience of their families and communities, despite limited resources, security threats, and access constraints. Their continued presence is non-negotiable during these critical times – and must be protected.
Now is the time to end impunity. Join our united stand in solidarity with humanitarian partners to #ActForHumanity. We must end the normalisation of increasing attacks against civilians and aid workers. Actors in conflict must respect the rules of war. Civilians must be protected. Safe spaces must be protected. Aid workers must be protected.
We urge global leaders to end the growing impunity for International Humanitarian Law violations which has fostered increased attacks against aid workers and steady increases over the past 20 years in attacks on humanitarians and civilians alike.
Originally published by UN Women
