Netizens salute real-life heroes on World Humanitarian Day 2020

World Humanitarian Day 2020: Thanks to all the aid workers for providing life-saving support during the pandemic and assuring us a safe and healthy life today. We salute you, your dedication and grit!

World Humanitarian Day 2020 is dedicated to the aid workers who are involved in humanitarian services by risking their own lives. World Humanitarian Day is celebrated to create awareness about those affected by the crisis of the world.

The date of 19th August was chosen as it marks the anniversary of the Canal Hotel's bombing in Baghdad, an event in which the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello and twenty others sacrificed their lives.

"These real-life heroes are doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times to help women, men and children whose lives are upended by crises," reads Secretary-General of the United Nations,  António Guterres's quote on the official website.

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On World Humanitarian Day, people are encouraged to take efforts to support the world’s poor and needy. In present times, it is important that we learn about the war and tragedy-stricken countries and find ways to volunteer while keeping the safety precautions in mind.

Always discuss the situation around the world with your friends and families so that the discourse helps in spreading awareness. Educate yourself and others to understand the plight of those in the war zones.

Netizens pour in wishes and share heartfelt stories of the superheroes from around the world:

WHO pays tribute to #RealLifeHeroes on #WorldHumanitarianDay.



“My work is a part of who I am. When you help someone who is injured you feel that you did something good, something to be proud of. You do not feel that in other jobs.” Abed told WHO team.https://t.co/3xQmDFBP2g pic.twitter.com/jxJ2GN41ZX

— WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@WHOoPt) August 19, 2020

I never thought my first “real job” would be as an aid worker in Bosnia during the war in 1994. Here I am 20+ years later, still lucky to work with refugees. Today I think of all the refugees & colleagues around the world working together on the frontlines. #WorldHumanitarianDay https://t.co/IqVbfviaXu

— Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams (@JAGhedini) August 19, 2020

When disaster strikes, @ActionAidNG go there. This #WorldHumanitarianDay we celebrate our #RealLifeHeroes ; our staff, partners & all humanitarian workers. We urge governments to prioritize the safety & security of frontline workers leading the #COVID19 response in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/PBjp6znk5o

— ActionAid Nigeria (@ActionAidNG) August 19, 2020

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay



Now more than ever we need everyone's help to beat #COVID19#AMUNTWorld 🌍 pic.twitter.com/5vDb28fqm7

— Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) August 19, 2020

Meet Umra Omar, a passionate Kenyan who have gone above and beyond call of duty through her Safari Doctors Org. to ensure marginalised communities in Lamu County have access to Healthcare.#WorldHumanitarianDay #UhuruSaveKQEmployees #schoolsreopening #WednesdayMotivation

Mali pic.twitter.com/dCckni7pkQ

— Faith Mirema (@faith_mirema) August 19, 2020

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay and frontline healthcare workers are critically needed all over the world as we battle #COVID19



In war-torn Libya, healthcare workers, like Fatima, go beyond duty to save lives despite scarcity of resources.



We honor their courage and dedication pic.twitter.com/BAmWG785Ey

— ICRC Libya (@ICRC_lby) August 19, 2020

#WorldHumanitarianDay

Let’s join in global celebration of people helping people.



Let’s thank those who risk themselves to help everyone despite challenges.



Let’s celebrate World Humanitarian Day !#RealLifeHeroes pic.twitter.com/uLgidEMgTt

— Satyapal (@SatyapalKundu) August 19, 2020

To all those who put others before themselves! #WorldHumanitarianDay#WorldHumanitarianDay2020 #LoveWithoutBoundaries #PeaceAndLove #HumanitarianDay #loveforAnimals #StopHateForProfit #loveforAnimals

— Panchali Das (@thus_panchali) August 19, 2020

19th August World Humanitarian Day

"Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return."

~Roy T. Bennett#WorldHumanitarianDay https://t.co/ZgRFc8eS5H pic.twitter.com/EShUxsPwKT

— Dr Asha Landge 🐟🐠 (@ashalandge) August 19, 2020

Today, as we celebrate #WorldHumanitarianDay, my recognition goes to @ElijahMwega, the great person behind @CboKarika

A man who dedicates his time to take care of the elderly in the society

A man who ensures the old people enjoy their dignity @CboKarika #KarikaForTheAged

— Kerry 🇰🇪 (@kerubo_hillary) August 19, 2020

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others? "#WorldHumanitarianDay pic.twitter.com/2YxXEz7mDv

— Treasure (@Vic_Treasure) August 19, 2020

#WorldHumanitarianDay #RealLifeHeroes Special Tributes & gratitude towards the people who have committed their lives to helping others in extreme circumstances all over the world with disregard to their own safety and security. 2020 has been the biggest challenge due to covid. pic.twitter.com/foUtZbMFcX

— Ritu Sandhu (@RituSandhu27) August 19, 2020

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay we pay tribute to the #RealLifeHeroes – humanitarians and front-line

workers – who are doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times to help people whose lives have been upende­­­d by crises, including #COVID19. @UNinSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/HWWSdW0VF1

— UNFPA South Africa (@UNFPASA) August 19, 2020

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