Remembering a Champion of Humanitarian Action | United Nations

For World Humanitarian Day, we look back at the legacy of Sadako Ogata, the first woman to serve as UN High Commissioner for Refugees. From the crises of Iraq and the Balkans to the Great Lakes region, Ogata put the protection, dignity and safety of people fleeing conflict at the heart of humanitarian action. Her pioneering work continues to resonate with humanitarian workers serving people in crisis today.


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