World Humanitarian Day 2019
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Celebrating women humanitarians is the theme of this year's World Humanitarian Day, which is observed annually on August 19 to honor humanitarian efforts worldwide and to rally support for people affected by crises. One country with exceptionally high humanitarian needs is the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to UN figures, this year alone twelf-point-eight million people in DRC will need humanitarian aid as a result of protracted conflict and violence, and the risk of cholera and Ebola. Charlotta Lomas of FAO radio speaks to Project Manager of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation Silvia Risi about being a woman humanitarian in the field.
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