Winning the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity sends a signal to the world of the “moral imperative” of humanitarian work in Palestine, Taawon's director general said.
Speaking to The National after being awarded the annual $1 million humanitarian prize, Tareq Emtairah, director general of the non-profit organisation, said the scale of the humanitarian situation in Gaza had reached unprecedented levels.
For Taawon in particular, he said the recognition carries significance well beyond symbolism.
“It sends a signal to the world that humanitarian work in Palestine is a moral imperative,” Mr Emtairah said. “It reflects shared values of human solidarity and fraternity, and it gives us both recognition and responsibility to do more.”
Taawon was one of three winners of the award, which will be presented at a private ceremony on Wednesday.
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