The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) marked World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday in Jeddah, bringing together regional and international partners to reaffirm collective commitment to humanitarian relief and crisis response.
Participants included the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
World Humanitarian Day
In his address, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Ibrahim Taha underscored the organization’s dedication to compassion and solidarity—values deeply rooted in Islamic principles. He noted that the establishment of the OIC’s Humanitarian Affairs Department reflects its mission to enhance coordination, respond effectively to crises, and safeguard human dignity. “Humanitarian action is a shared responsibility,” he affirmed, stressing that international cooperation is essential to saving lives and building a just future for the Islamic world and humanity as a whole.
Moreover, in a recorded message, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief, highlighted the growing scale of global humanitarian challenges. He revealed that by April 2025, the number of displaced persons and refugees had exceeded 122 million. “Humanitarian action has become a necessity, not an option,” he declared, reaffirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast commitment to assisting vulnerable communities worldwide.
Dr. Al Rabeeah also emphasized Saudi Arabia’s leading role in humanitarian aid, noting that the Kingdom has contributed over $141 billion globally, of which approximately $124 billion was directed to OIC member states. He reaffirmed that Gaza remains a priority, standing at the forefront of the Kingdom’s humanitarian agenda.
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