As the world commemorates International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (RCRC) today, natural and man-made disasters are ravaging the world. NGOZI EGENUKA reports that humanitarian services, which the Red Cross provides during emergencies are being stretched beyond capacity in the midst of this escalating crisis. He urged world leaders to cultivate sincerity, saying, “when they come to the realisation that conflict can only be reduced, not stopped, they can stand against conflict and seek measures to curb it around the world.”RCRC Day, which is commemorated every May 8, focuses on people who are suffering from various natural calamities, armed conflicts, and other crises; it becomes expedient to emphasise the importance of humanitarian values
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