On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who risk their lives everyday to deliver for people caught in crises around the world.

Their courage, compassion and unwavering commitment in the face of adversity embodies the very best of humanity.

Their work could not be more important, now more than ever.

We live at a time of growing humanitarian needs: Our world is more violent now than at any time since the second world war. The climate crisis is wreaking havoc and natural disasters are becoming more intense, longer and more frequent.

And yet 2024 has been the deadliest year on record for humanitarians around the world.

In Gaza, Sudan, and many other places, humanitarian workers are increasingly caught in the crossfire, suffering injuries, abductions, and deaths, just as the people they are there to help.

The deliberate targeting of humanitarian personnel is a violation of international law.

Over the past two years, two of our UNOPS colleagues have been killed in Gaza. Our premises in Gaza have come under attack, at least twice.

We honor the memories of our colleagues and other fallen humanitarians.

We demand an end to attacks on humanitarians and on all civilians. Perpetrators must be held to account.

And we call on everyone to do more to protect and safeguard our common humanity.

To all humanitarian workers — thank you for your strength, dedication, and hope.

We salute you.

And we vow to continue your efforts, to help deliver life-saving assistance and bring dignity and hope to vulnerable communities.