UAE built solid roots for sustainable humanitarian work
His Highness noted that foreign humanitarian aid has become an integral part of the UAE's journey, free from any non-humanitarian considerations, whether ethnic, religious or sectarian.
His Highness stressed that foreign humanitarian aid is a cornerstone of the UAE's path, offered on the basis of neutrality and humanity, without regard to ethnic, religious or sectarian considerations.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said that World Humanitarian Day is an opportunity to reaffirm the UAE's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the humanitarian field, stressing that escalating global challenges require collective efforts and unified visions among nations and peoples.
His Highness pointed out the UAE's continuous efforts to reduce poverty, hunger and malnutrition, and to alleviate suffering in countries facing humanitarian and development crises by providing basic needs, particularly food, which remains the first line of defence against diseases, epidemics, displacement and deprivation.
In this regard, he cited recent international reports showing that over 305 million people in 72 countries require humanitarian aid, while around 400 million children are living in conflict areas.
The ERC Chairman urged the international community and United Nations agencies to intensify efforts, enhance partnerships and strengthen coordination on programmes and initiatives that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the eradication of poverty and hunger.
He also appealed to donor organisations to increase their support for specialised humanitarian institutions to enable them to fulfil their role amid the difficult economic conditions currently facing the world.
Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the ERC has recently expanded the scope of its relief operations and enhanced its response to escalating humanitarian crises in a number of countries in the region, guided by its noble mission and principles that place human beings and their needs at the forefront of priorities.
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