Humanitarian workers face significant risks. Their safety is a major concern as they try to provide assistance to people in need. International law is in place to protect civilians and aid workers, but it must be respected and enforced.

Further information is available from ReliefWeb. The issue of humanitarian access is also a key issue, with the need for safe passage to those affected by crisis. New technologies are having an impact on conflict, but the fundamental principles of protecting civilians and aid workers remain unchanged.