Members of The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Nasarawa State branch on Saturday, marked this year’s World Humanitarian Day. August 19th is set aside annually to celebrate aid workers across the world who provide succour to people in danger as well as intervene is critical humanitarian needs of the society. THE NEWS reports.
A press statement signed by Chima Nwankwo, the National Coordinator of Communications said this year’s celebration strikes at the heart of issues affecting the world generally and Nigeria particularly and the place of volunteers in ameliorating the suffering associated with those challenges and the wellbeing of all.JAMB Portal
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“This year, the Nigerian Red Cross Society draws attention to the theme #NoMatterWhat, which encapsulates the organization’s steadfast resolve to serve humanity relentlessly, even in the face of adversity. The theme of World Humanitarian Day 2023 is #NoMatterWhat. In a world beset by challenges, #NoMatterWhat speaks volumes about the extent to which humanitarian workers go, in an often dangerous and violent world to ensure that they alleviate human suffering.”InformationGuideNigeria
He also used the occasion to reaffirm the group’s commitment to the fundamental principles that guide their operations. “The Nigerian Red Cross Society wishes to use this day to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the 7 fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Crescent Movement.NYSC Portal
Particularly humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence and voluntary service. These principles are fundamental to everything that we do.”JAMB Result
Reeling statistics indicating the risk that Red Cross volunteers and other aid workers face in the country, Nwankwo disclosed that “Between 2016 and 2022, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, 41 workers have been killed in north-east Nigeria. While 22 have been wounded and 28 kidnapped.
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