World Humanitarian Day: Nearly one humanitarian worker detained every day as INSO and Protect Humanitarians call for stronger protection and support

Country: World Sources: International NGO Safety Organisation, Protect Humanitarians Please refer to the attached file. New data highlights the rising threat of arrest and detention facing humanitarian workers, with locally recruited staff accounting for 88% of those affected. INSO and PH call for greater investment in prevention, Duty of Care, psychological and legal support for humanitarian workers and affected family members. Brussels, The Hague, 19 August 2026 — On World Humanitarian Day, th