According to new data released by the United Nations, humanitarian workers faced an unprecedented level of violence throughout 2025. The report highlights a significant increase in the risks faced by those providing essential aid in conflict zones and areas of humanitarian crisis.

Central to the findings is the situation in Gaza, which has been identified as the deadliest environment for aid workers for the third year in a row. The UN confirmed that 186 humanitarian personnel were killed in the region during 2025. While the report emphasizes the global nature of the rising threat to aid staff, the statistics regarding Gaza represent a significant portion of the total fatalities recorded worldwide.

The data underscores the growing challenges faced by international organizations in maintaining safe access for staff tasked with delivering food, medical supplies, and other life-saving assistance. The UN has called for increased protections for these workers under international law, noting that the current trajectory of violence is unsustainable for the continuation of humanitarian operations in high-risk areas.