A report from the United Nations on Monday, Aug. 19, found that 2023 was officially the deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers internationally, and officials warn that 2024 could be even worse. Of those aid workers, 280 were reportedly killed across 33 countries last year, which is a 137% increase from 2022.
The most recent data shows that 2024 is on track to be even deadlier for aid workers. The U.N. reported that 172 aid workers have been killed so far this year and half of those deaths occurred in Gaza alone. The agency also said that “extreme levels of violence” in Sudan and South Sudan are also to blame for an increase in aid workers deaths.
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In the wake of what the U.N. called “outrageously high” numbers, the organization is calling for greater efforts to protect civilians in conflict zones. U.N. officials said that in these conflict zones that violence against aid workers is normalized and there is a lack of accountability for the deaths. The agency also said that this violence has hurt its aid operations “enormously.”
Since October, the U.N. reported that 280 workers have been killed Gaza alone.
The reverberations of aid worker and civilian deaths have been felt in the United States since the onset of Israel’s war against Hamas.
During the week of Aug. 18, more pro-Palestinian protesters are bringing their voices to the national stage. As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicks off, activists are continuing to demand an end to U.S. assistance to Israel’s war effort in Gaza.
Large demonstrations were underway in Chicago on Monday as the DNC continues throughout the week. Sunday night, pro-Palestinian protesters reportedly interrupted a welcome party for delegates.
The demonstrations at the DNC in Chicago come as the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 40,000 people, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry.
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