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KUWAIT, June 20 (KUNA) -- The Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society
(KRCS) Barjas Al-Barjas underlined the need for detailed studies and
statistics on the conditions and the number of world refugees as per their
host countries.
Al-Barjas said in a speech on the occasion of the World Refugee Day on
Thursday that the number of refugees in the world is increasing continuously
due to disasters and escalating crises. He noted that there is a need to shed
light on the issue of refugees' return to their homelands.
He also urged organizations and authorities to quickly establish a special
body to spread awareness among the refugees.
Al-Barjas lauded the role of international organizations, particularly the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in dealing with this issue
and the continued cooperation between the KRCS and the Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kuwait.
He explained that the role of international organizations is to improve the
situation of refugees, provide aid, make sure that their human rights are
respected. He added that human history is full of lessons and lessons learned
in this matter.
Al-Barjas stressed that the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society will continue
providing humanitarian assistance to all refugees and displaced persons around
the world.
The United Nations' (UN) World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each
year. This event honors the courage, strength and determination of women, men
and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of
persecution, conflict and violence.
People honor the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwide on
World Refugee Day. It is a day to recognize the contributions of refugees in
their communities. Organizations such as Amnesty International and the
International Rescue Committee (IRC) often get involved in various activities
for the day. It is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees
throughout the world. (end)
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