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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Bombardment of UNRWA School in Gaza

A Palestinian girl stands with her brother in the destroyed classroom at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which was hit during an Israeli army strike the day before, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
A Palestinian girl stands with her brother in the destroyed classroom at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which was hit during an Israeli army strike the day before, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Bombardment of UNRWA School in Gaza

A Palestinian girl stands with her brother in the destroyed classroom at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which was hit during an Israeli army strike the day before, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
A Palestinian girl stands with her brother in the destroyed classroom at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which was hit during an Israeli army strike the day before, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned the Israeli bombardment of a school belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) sheltering thousands of displaced persons in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
Albudaiwi stressed that the Israeli bombardment that targeted a school sheltering displaced persons, resulting in dozens of martyrs and many injured, is compelling evidence of the savagery of the Israeli occupation forces and their blatant disregard for international conventions, agreements, and treaties, SPA reported.
He called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and pressure the Israeli occupation forces to stop their grave and serious violations against the brotherly Palestinian people, stressing the need to take strict measures against these heinous crimes that contradict the most basic principles of international and humanitarian law.
The GCC secretary-general reiterated the firm positions of the GCC states towards the Palestinian cause, considering it the central and primary cause for Arabs and Muslims, and supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967, borders, with east Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and the resolutions of international legitimacy.

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KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions
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KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia's humanitarian arm, continues to establish itself as one of the world's leading humanitarian and relief organizations. In 2024, KSrelief achieved numerous milestones and garnered prestigious international awards, underscoring its outstanding contributions and pioneering accomplishments in the fields of humanitarian and relief work.
The center earned several international recognitions, including the 2024 Family and Child-Friendly Institution Award presented by the Arab League's Social Affairs Sector, Family and Childhood Department. This honor acknowledged the KSrelief's efforts in supporting Palestinian children and families under occupation, SPA reported.

Moreover, in the realm of institutional excellence and adherence to global standards, KSrelief received the ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations and the ISO 373001 Compliance Management Systems certifications. This recognition was granted after the center successfully implemented and met international system standards, earning European accreditation. KSrelief stands as one of the first organizations to achieve these certificates from the UK-based PCMS company.
In recognition of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian, relief, and volunteer efforts facilitated by KSrelief, the center received the Global Humanitarian Achievement Award by the National Council on US-Arab Relations. This award commends KSrelief's contributions to international humanitarian and relief work through projects in vital sectors such as health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and environmental improvement.
Recognizing its exceptional efforts and humanitarian impact, KSrelief was honored with the Forbes Middle East Award for Social Responsibility. This award encourages local entities to prioritize social responsibility in their initiatives, promoting exceptional services through sustainable development programs and fostering a culture of social responsibility in Saudi Arabia.
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah extended gratitude on behalf of the center's team to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering support. He emphasized that this support has significantly contributed to enhancing KSrelief's regional and international prominence.
Dr. Al Rabeeah reaffirmed the KSrelief's dedication to intensifying its efforts to fulfill all the goals of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian initiatives overseas, in alignment with the aspirations of the Saudi leadership. He emphasized that these successive achievements serve as global acknowledgements of KSrelief's pivotal role in implementing relief, humanitarian, and development projects and programs that have positively impacted the lives of millions of people in need worldwide. He also highlighted the center's collaborative efforts with its partners within the Kingdom, including ministries and agencies, as well as its partnerships with international and United Nations organizations abroad.