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On World Humanitarian Day, WHO recognizes women at the forefront of humanitarian work
World Humanitarian Day is dedicated to recognizing the work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. This year, WHO highlights the special contribution of women humanitarians and their tireless work to bring health and hope to those living in conflict.
News
- On World Humanitarian Day, WHO recognizes women at the forefront of humanitarian work
- International Youth Day 2019: Role of mentors in nursing and midwifery education
- Syrian Arab Republic: tackling noncommunicable diseases in emergencies through primary health care
- Nationwide campaign aims to educate women in Ukraine on the harm of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
- Health advice: how to keep cool in the heat
Events
- Behavioural Insights Summer School (BISS)
- Culture and Health webinar series 2019 – ‘Man Up’: Masculinities and mental health help-seeking behaviours
- 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
- Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health
Emergencies and outbreaks
- WHO addressing leishmaniasis in high-risk areas of Syrian Arab Republic
24-07-2019
- Health response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
- Syria crisis: health response from Turkey
69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
Copenhagen, Denmark, 16–19 September 2019
Go to RC69 website
WHO/Europe Twitter feed
