Mohammed Al-Omari, a paramedic in Gaza, was a symbol of the humanitarian crisis, losing his life while trying to help others, highlighting the increased dangers faced by aid workers.
The Aid Worker Security Database reports a staggering 187 humanitarian deaths so far in 2024, illustrating an alarming trend where the norms protecting aid workers are disregarded.
Misinformation about humanitarians being biased or involved in conflict exacerbates local tensions against them, leading to an increase in dangers faced by aid workers in conflict zones.
As more humanitarian volunteers are killed, the capacity to respond to crises diminishes, ultimately leaving communities worse off and more exposed to disasters.
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