Aid Worker Security Incidents (1997 - 2024) by Chimdi Nwosu

This visualization highlights the security risks faced by aid workers globally, drawing on data from the Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD). It examines 7,852 recorded incidents over nearly three decades, providing a comprehensive overview of casualty trends and incident distributions by type, gender, and geography.

The main chart shows incident trends over time, and incidents are categorized by type—killed, kidnapped, and wounded—visualized in a layered area chart for clarity.

Geographic and Gender Insights
A global map highlights the countries with the highest concentration of security incidents. Additional charts break down incidents by gender, revealing the vulnerabilities of male and female aid workers, and by type, illustrating the proportional impact of different security threats. National versus international incidents are also compared to emphasize the local and global dimensions of these risks.

The dashboard allows users to interactively explore the data by filtering regions, years, and incident types.

This visualization serves as a call to action, shedding light on the ongoing dangers faced by aid workers and emphasizing the need for greater safety measures. It is a data-driven tribute to those who risk their lives to provide critical humanitarian support.