KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait observed World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighting the vital contributions of humanitarian workers who operate under challenging conditions to save lives and alleviate suffering across the globe. The statement acknowledged the growing demands on aid systems, coupled with decreasing financial support, which have intensified the need for sustained international cooperation.
The ministry expressed deep appreciation for frontline relief personnel, particularly those serving in conflict-affected and disaster-prone regions, and called on the global community to strengthen frameworks that support humanitarian operations and protect those delivering aid. It emphasized that ensuring the safety of both aid workers and recipients requires enhanced accountability and protective measures, especially in areas experiencing protracted crises.
While underscoring the importance of upholding humanitarian principles, the statement referenced the hardships endured by vulnerable populations in conflict zones, calling for greater international attention to their plight. The Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to humanitarian diplomacy and its active role in supporting relief initiatives worldwide.
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Kuwait: World Humanitarian Day honors great efforts of aid workers
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, Tuesday, that the country marked World Humanitarian Day to recognize the work of institutions and individuals who save lives and ease suffering worldwide, despite rising needs and shrinking funding. nIn a statement, the ministry paid tribute to humanitarian and relief workers — especially those on the front lines in disaster and conflict zones — and urged the international community to adopt effective mechanisms that to sustain humanitarian action and ease the burdens on personnel. nIt added that mounting challenges required stronger protection and accountability measures to ensure a safe environment that safeguarded aid recipients’ rights and the safety of aid workers, particularly amid what the defenseless Palestinian people face from Israeli occupation forces. (end) r nnmo.lr