KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait being designated by the United Nations (UN) as a "humanitarian center" is the country's biggest accolade, Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Ali Al-Yoha said on Monday.
In a speech to open a seminar on Kuwait's humanitarian efforts towards conflict and relief aid, part of the 23rd "Al-Qurain Cultural Festival" and with participation of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), Al-Yoha underscored the need to bring Kuwait's humanitarian deeds to the limelight.
Moreover, he said that the seminar will delve into issues of paramount concern to millions of people, including armed conflicts, which account for 80 percent of humanitarian crises.
Meanwhile, KRCS Chairman Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer said that KRCS has always strived to mitigate the ill effects of crises and disasters that have plagued large parts of the globe.
He noted that philanthropy has always been the cornerstone of KRCS's agenda, adding that the society has provided urgent aid to families living in sheer penury.
On KRCS' aid, Al-Sayer said it encompasses 76 nations, including Arab, Asian and African countries. He also pointed out that KRCS has won numerous awards for its work in relief and humanitarian aid. (end) akw.nam