Make humanity shine.
They protect our humanity.
Help us protect them.
Every day, humanitarian workers choose to save lives, relieve suffering and stand beside people affected by war, disaster and crisis. Yet those who protect our humanity are increasingly under attack.
In just three years, violence against humanitarian workers has more than doubled, reaching 1,187 humanitarians killed, wounded, kidnapped or detained in 2025—the highest number ever recorded. More than 96% are humanitarian workers serving their own communities.
Humanitarian workers are a lifeline. Attacking them is a breach of International Humanitarian Law. It disrupts lifesaving aid, leaves communities without assistance, and puts civilian lives at risk.
Meet the people keeping humanity alive in the world’s darkest moments
Meet the humanitarian workers and family members whose lives have been forever changed by violence against humanitarian action. Discover their courage, resilience and hope – and why those who protect our humanity deserve our support.
OMIMA
Humanitarian
ABDERRAZEK
Humanitarian
RAQUEL
Family member
IMAD
Humanitarian
YUSRA
Family member
MYKOLA
Humanitarian
AFFET
Family member
NASSOS
Humanitarian
YEVHENIIA
Humanitarian
CHRISTIAN
Humanitarian
350
Humanitarians
350 humanitarians killed in violent incidents in 2025. Most fatalities occurred in Gaza, followed by Sudan, Lebanon, Ethiopia, and Syria.
Your donation provides psychological support, legal assistance, and advocates for the release of detained humanitarians.
A campaign by Protect Humanitarians
Protect Humanitarians is a Belgian NGO founded by Olivier Vandecasteele after surviving 456 days as a hostage. Turning pain into action, the organisation protects, supports and stands up for humanitarian workers at risk because they choose to help others. We provide psychological care and legal assistance to those affected by kidnapping, torture, arbitrary detention and other serious incidents, as well as to their families. We campaign for the release of those unjustly detained and work with universities and partners to strengthen the effective protection of humanitarian workers worldwide.
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