KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, recognizing the vital contributions of humanitarian organizations and individuals who deliver life-saving aid and alleviate suffering across the globe, even as demands grow and financial support declines.
In a statement, the ministry honored aid workers, particularly those operating in high-risk areas affected by conflict and natural disasters, and called on the international community to establish stronger frameworks to sustain humanitarian operations and protect personnel.
It emphasized that increasing global challenges necessitate improved accountability and protective measures to ensure both the safety of relief providers and the rights of vulnerable populations receiving assistance. The statement highlighted the urgent need for international solidarity in addressing the plight of civilians in crisis zones, underscoring the importance of upholding humanitarian principles in all circumstances.
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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