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Sadako Ogata, first female UNHCR chief passes away
Sadako Ogata (92), a high-profile Japanese diplomat who served as the first female United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from 1991 to 2000, has passed away on Oct. 22 in Tokyo.
Topics: Aftermath of war • Awards • Japan International Cooperation Agency • Order of the Quetzal • Orders of chivalry • Refugee • Sadako Ogata • Sérgio Vieira de Mello • United Nations • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees • University of the Sacred Heart
19 August: World Humanitarian Day
The World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19 across the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. Purpose of this day: (i) Provide opportunity to celebrate spirit that inspires humanitarian work around globe. (ii) Pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Days and Events • humanitarian work • International • Sérgio Vieira de Mello • Unga • United Nations • Women Humanitarians • World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day: 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to recognize work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives. The observance of the day provides opportunity to celebrate spirit that inspires humanitarian work around globe. It pays tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Afghanistan • Days and Events • International • Sérgio Vieira de Mello • Unga • United Nations • World Humanitarian Day