Nature
Killing nongovernmental organization (NGO) personnel engaged on hazardous duties refers to the deliberate or incidental fatal targeting of aid workers, human rights defenders, or development staff operating in high-risk environments. This problem undermines humanitarian efforts, disrupts essential services, and violates international humanitarian law. Such killings may occur in conflict zones, disaster areas, or regions with political instability, often perpetrated by armed groups, criminal organizations, or state actors. The threat to NGO personnel hampers the delivery of critical assistance, erodes trust in humanitarian missions, and exacerbates the vulnerability of affected populations, making it a significant global concern.
Broader
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J6133
DOCID
12061330
D7NID
158384
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Oct 4, 2020