Humanitarian workers face growing risks, with nearly one worker detained every day. New data shows that locally recruited staff account for 88% of those affected by arrest and detention. The International NGO Safety Organisation and Protect Humanitarians are calling for greater investment in support for these workers.

On World Humanitarian Day, these organizations are highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarian personnel. In 2025, 1,187 workers were victims of major security incidents, underscoring the increasingly dangerous environments in which they operate. Further information on the rising threat to humanitarian workers is available from the source, including data from the International NGO Safety Organisation's Conflict and Humanitarian Data.