Early rush to back Australia’s aid worker safety push
Dozens of countries have specifically stated that they will support Australia’s thrusts for humanitarian protection.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong pioneers a declaration in the United Nations to codes the protection for the aid workers killed in conflicts in the number of records because they devote themselves to help people in the war.
According to the security database statistics of the aid worker, more than 380 workers were killed in the conflict zones in 2024, which was the highest record in 2024.
In 2025, more than 200 aid workers were killed, Gaza remained the most deadly place in the world and became a humanitarian worker or journalist.
The text of the non -binding declaration has been concluded, but in September, the UN General Assembly in New York is detailed in front of the World Leaders’ meeting.
AAP, after the same month of the text was completed about 50 countries were signed by the end of August.
“Creates practical actions that states given to diplomats and obtained by the AAP states,” states that states can take to demonstrate commitment to the protection of humanitarian personnel “.
“Signing does not bring legal or financial obligations. Strong political will shows and provides participation in the group of friends.”
The group of friends, which is open to signatures, will be in Geneva to help the implementation of PACT as a critical platform to contribute to practical and concrete policies and practices that support the objectives of the declaration.
The document states that there are comprehensive international human laws, but the declaration aims to “reduce their commitment and respect them”.
“The declaration is a strong expression of political will to protect humanitarian personnel and maintain compliance with international law.”
He continued: “This political will aims to turn the political will into practical steps that states can take to increase the security and security of humanitarian personnel.
“The declaration is not legally binding and reflects the existing obligations within the scope of international humanitarian law.”
States can support by approved the declaration, defending human security and participating in the group of friends to discuss more policy.
Countries sign up until September 17, but they can participate by informing the Red Cross.
In the document, humanitarian aid organizations do not register, but public statements are welcomed.
