Zimbabwe commemorates World Humanitarian Day
Harare, 19 August 2009. Today Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world to commemorate the inaugural World Humanitarian Day. The General Assembly of the United Nations designated 19 August as World Humanitarian Day and it is an occasion for paying tribute to the men and women who work to save the lives and protect the health of people affected by emergencies, whether caused by conflict or natural disasters. These are often life-threatening situations, and those who offer help often put their own lives at risk. The day is also an occasion for remembering humanitarian staff who lost their lives or have been injured while serving others