World Vision welcomes today’s launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, a vital step forward in safeguarding those who risk everything to serve communities in crisis and to protect humanitarian access. In 2024 alone, 383 aid workers were killed – a shocking 31% increase from the previous year. It has been spearheaded by Australia to reinforce existing obligations under International Humanitarian Law and complements relevant UN resolutions. Humanitarian workers are stepping up in the world’s most dangerous places to bring hope for the most vulnerable,” he says. The Declaration focuses on four key areas:Adherence to International Humanitarian LawHumanitarian accessAlignment of protections for international and local workersAccountability.