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Detailed explanation-1: -Five years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD).

Detailed explanation-2: -World Humanitarian Day was commemorated for the first time on 19 August 2009. Subsequent years have focused on a particular theme. In 2010, the focus was on the actual work and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field, with the theme, “We are Humanitarian Workers".

Detailed explanation-3: -World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honour all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Humanitarian Day 2023 theme: ‘It takes a village’. A theme is decided every year to observe WHD that aims to bring partners from across the humanitarian system together and work collectively for survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.

Detailed explanation-5: -Five years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD).