Caritas Internationalis is highlighting the role of religious actors in promoting respect for international humanitarian law. This comes at a time when violence against humanitarian workers has reached unprecedented levels. On World Humanitarian Aid Day, tribute is being paid to those who have lost their lives while carrying out humanitarian missions.

The day serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting international humanitarian law to ensure protection for people deployed in conflict zones. Further information on this topic can be found through the source publication, which notes the impact of attacks on humanitarian workers and the principles of humanitarian law.