British News Agency

EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said 2025 was the worst year on record for humanitarian workers.

In a statement on social media, Lahbib said that 1,187 humanitarian workers were killed, injured, kidnapped or detained last year.

Pointing out that behind the figures were the experiences of people such as Roshida, Oleh and Justine, Lahbib said the EU was supporting them in staying safe and in their recovery.

Lahbib said the EU also protects those who protect lives and shared her message ahead of the conference on the protection of humanitarian workers.