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On World Humanitarian Day, recognized August 19, ?United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted the power of individual actions to spark global changes, and praised the work of humanitarian workers who provide assistance to vulnerable people around the world,? the U.N. News Centre reports (8/17). In a press release, ?UNICEF called on all parties in conflicts around the world to allow humanitarian workers safe, unimpeded access to reach children and women in need? (8/19). ?World Humanitarian Day gives us the opportunity to show our appreciation to the thousands of workers ? who are working every day in difficult circumstances,? the WHO writes in an article on its webpage, noting, ?Health is one of several critical dimensions of humanitarian response, and the sustainable recovery of people under hardship? (August 2012).
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International Community Observes World Humanitarian Day
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Source: http://www.globalhealthhub.org/2012/08/20/international-community-observes-world-humanitarian-day/
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