Name
#185 A Comparison of Harm to Aid Workers in Palestine to Aid Workers in 20 Countries: A Decade in Review
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USPHS
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Session Type
Poster
Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Start Time
5:00 PM
End Time
7:00 PM
Location
Prince Georges Expo Hall E
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Learning Outcomes
Describe the similarities and differences in the types of threats and attacks experienced by aid workers in Gaza and Ukraine, including direct aggression against healthcare workers and assaults on infrastructure.
Discuss the methodological limitations of the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) reporting system and explain how data collection challenges may influence conclusions about aid worker safety.
Evaluate how patterns of harm to humanitarian personnel in Gaza and Ukraine can inform strategies for enhancing aid worker protection, advocacy, and policy development in future conflict settings.
Discuss the methodological limitations of the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) reporting system and explain how data collection challenges may influence conclusions about aid worker safety.
Evaluate how patterns of harm to humanitarian personnel in Gaza and Ukraine can inform strategies for enhancing aid worker protection, advocacy, and policy development in future conflict settings.
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Description
Humanitarian aid workers play a critical role in delivering essential healthcare and relief services in conflict zones. However, their safety is increasingly under threat, with a rising trend of targeted attacks, arrests, and fatalities. Over the past decade, the risk to aid workers in active war zones has escalated, undermining humanitarian efforts and jeopardizing lives. This study examines the scope of harm faced by aid workers across 20 conflict-affected countries and compares these findings to the ongoing crisis in Gaza since October 2023. By analyzing trends and incidents, this research underscores the dangers aid workers encounter and the broader implications for humanitarian response.