Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2024, Mostly in Gaza
In 2024, a record number of aid workers, people who help others in crises, have been killed around the world.
Almost half of these deaths happened in Gaza, where the war between Israel and Hamas is ongoing.
The UN is very concerned and says we need to protect aid workers and civilians caught in conflicts.
Attacks on aid workers are happening more often.
Sadly, many of the attackers are governments or groups associated with them.
The UN wants those in charge to be held responsible for these attacks and to make sure it doesn't happen anymore.
A record 383 aid workers were killed globally in 2024.
Nearly half of the aid worker deaths occurred in Gaza.
The UN humanitarian chief called for protection of civilians and aid workers.
Major attacks on aid workers increased sharply in 2024.
Government forces and affiliates were the most common perpetrators of violence.
- Who
- Aid workers, the UN, and perpetrators of violence.
- What
- A significant increase in the number of aid workers killed globally in 2024.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Global hotspots, with a focus on Gaza.
- Why
- No specific reason given in the article, however it implies the attacks are related to ongoing conflicts and lack of accountability.
UN/Aid Organizations
Perpetrators
Accountability
UN/Aid Organizations
Demand protection of civilians and aid workers, and that perpetrators be held accountable.
Perpetrators
Perpetrators of violence against aid workers.
- Total Aid Worker Deaths in 2024
- 383
- Aid Worker Deaths in Gaza
- Over 180
- Increase in Major Attacks
- 599 in 2024 (up from 420 in 2023)
- Aid Workers Wounded in 2024
- 308
- Aid Workers Kidnapped in 2024
- 125
Sources
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