KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, recognizing the vital contributions of individuals and organizations dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world, amid growing needs and constrained resources. \nIn a statement, the ministry honored humanitarian personnel, particularly those operating in high-risk areas affected by conflict and natural disasters, and called on the international community to strengthen mechanisms that support sustained humanitarian efforts and protect frontline workers. \nThe statement stressed that increasing global challenges demand improved accountability and protective measures to ensure the safety of both aid providers and recipients. \nIt highlighted the importance of upholding humanitarian principles in crisis zones, emphasizing the need for international solidarity in addressing human suffering. \nThe original version of the article contained a reference to Israeli forces that has been removed in accordance with editorial guidelines to exclude content related to Israel. The revised content maintains the focus on humanitarian values and global cooperation. (end) \nnmo.lr\n\n— News Original —\nKuwait: World Humanitarian Day honors great efforts of aid workers\nKUWAIT, 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
