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What steps can we take to better protect aid workers in dangerous areas?

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بدأ في August 22, 2026

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend "appalling". Some 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025 versus 833 the year before, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, a platform funded by Canada and Australia that compiles major security incidents affecting aid workers. Of those, 350 were killed, down slightly from a record 387 in 2024

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Local communities should be engaged and consulted in security strategies for aid operations to enhance worker safety.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Security measures for aid workers should prioritize their autonomy and not restrict their ability to operate freely.

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Aid organisations operating in war zones should withdraw entirely rather than accept the risk of worker casualties.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Governments and NGOs must collaborate to develop comprehensive security training programs for aid workers.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Aid organizations should accept some responsibility for the safety of their workers and implement effective risk management strategies.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Whether funding is increased or not, donor countries must ensure aid worker security data is transparent and used to reshape operations based on evidence.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Aid workers should be armed and trained in combat to defend themselves against attackers in active conflict zones.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Attacks on aid workers harm civilians more than they harm the aid organisations themselves, making worker safety a shared humanitarian concern.

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CLAIM نشر بواسطة admin Aug 22, 2026
Aid workers should accept the inherent risks of their work and not expect absolute security in conflict zones.

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Governments should invest in technology to improve communication and coordination for aid workers in dangerous areas.

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