Statement by HR/VP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on World Humanitarian Day 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič have issued the following statement:

“Ahead of the World Humanitarian Day 2021, we honour all humanitarian workers who are saving lives and helping the most vulnerable in crises worldwide.

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