Sunday, Aug. 19 was World Humanitarian Day, a day to recognize aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service worldwide.
AASWSW President Sarah Gehlert, who is also an editorial board member of Health & Social Work, spoke with host Erin Katie Meehan on The Oxford Comment. The monthly podcast features Oxford University Press authors and editors. Gehlert discussed current humanitarian issues and efforts, important humanitarians throughout history, and the differences between advocates and humanitarians.