# Global violence against humanitarian and healthcare workers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-violence-against-humanitarian-and-healthcare-workers > Updated: 2026-08-17T13:24:00.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2. International organizations are reporting a significant rise in violence against humanitarian and healthcare personnel globally. Data from 2025 indicates that 350 humanitarian workers were killed and 907 personnel were killed, injured, or kidnapped. Gaza has been identified as the deadliest location for aid workers, followed by Sudan. In 2026, reports show continued violence, including 82 deaths and 39 abductions of humanitarian staff. The United Nations has expressed alarm over the use of armed drones in conflicts, noting that in Sudan, drone strikes were linked to 80% of civilian deaths during the first four months of 2026. Beyond direct attacks on aid workers, there is a documented surge in violence against healthcare infrastructure. The World Health Organization recorded 914 attacks on healthcare facilities this year, resulting in 911 deaths and 1,486 injuries, with primary impacts seen in Ukraine, Lebanon, Palestine, and Myanmar. Recent observations surrounding World Humanitarian Day highlight that local staff are disproportionately affected, accounting for 96% of all attacks on humanitarian workers over the past five years. Additionally, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition documented 2,546 attacks on healthcare across 33 countries in 2025. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies noted that nearly 100 of its staff and volunteers have been killed or died in the line of duty since 2023. Humanitarian groups continue to call for stricter adherence to international humanitarian law and greater accountability for those targeting medical and aid personnel. ## Claims - A total of 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured, or kidnapped in 2025. (disputed by 12 sources) - The year 2025 saw 350 humanitarian workers killed globally. (disputed by 11 sources) - Gaza was the deadliest location for aid workers in 2025 with 186 fatalities. (disputed by 11 sources) - In the Palestinian territories, 187 aid workers were killed, 80 were injured, 23 were detained, and two were kidnapped. (disputed by 2 sources) - Drone attacks have been reported in North Kordofan, Sudan, impacting humanitarian operations. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Sudan recorded 71 humanitarian worker deaths in 2025. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The proliferation of cheap, adaptable armed drones is increasing risks to humanitarian workers. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Since the start of 2026, 82 aid workers have been killed, 97 injured, and 39 kidnapped globally. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The UN General Assembly designated August 19 as World Humanitarian Day. (corroborated by 7 sources) - In Sudan, armed drones were responsible for 80% of civilian deaths in the first four months of 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - More than 1,000 aid workers have been killed in the last three years. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Lebanon, South Sudan, and Sudan are currently the most dangerous operational areas for aid workers. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: World Humanitarian Day: Global calls for protection of aid workers Observed annually on August 19, World Humanitarian Day honors aid workers amid rising global violence, including record attacks on healthcare facilities and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-humanitarian-day-honors-aid-workers-amid-global-crises ### 2026-08-17: United Nations reports record violence against aid workers in 2025 The UN reports a record level of violence against aid workers, with 907 killed, injured, or kidnapped in 2025. Gaza and Sudan are the deadliest regions, with armed drones posing a growing threat. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-aid-workers-face-record-high-of-attacks-in-conflict-zones --- Cite as: Global violence against humanitarian and healthcare workers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-violence-against-humanitarian-and-healthcare-workers