UNRWA

Israel intends to oust UNRWA from O. Jerusalem

Friday-5-October-2018

As part of the American-Israeli plan to obliterate the issue of the Palestinian refugees and their right to return to their homes the Israeli municipality in Occupied Jerusalem has announced its intent to remove UNRWA from the holy city.

UNRWA staff in Gaza on strike for 2nd day over infringed rights

Wednesday-3-October-2018

Gaza-based staff from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine refugees have been on a general strike for the second day protesting employee downsizing and the suspension of multiple services.

UNRWA receives $118 million in aid for Palestine refugees

Friday-28-September-2018

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has received $118 million from a number of countries to help in upholding its essential services.

Khudari: Lack of aid to UNRWA means worse is yet to come

Wednesday-26-September-2018

Head of the Popular Committee to Break Gaza Siege Jamal al-Khudari on Wednesday warned that the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly might end without finding effective solutions to UNRWA's crisis.

UNRWA: Palestinian schools and health centers at risk

Tuesday-25-September-2018

UNRWA has warned that Palestinian schools and health centers are at risk if it is unable to plug a $185 million funding gap needed to keep operating until the end of the year.

Arab foreign ministers stress importance of supporting UNRWA

Wednesday-12-September-2018

Arab foreign ministers issued on Tuesday a call to support UNRWA following the United States’ decision to stop contributing its share of funds to the Palestinian refugee agency.

Malaysia launches fundraising campaign to support Palestine refugees

Monday-10-September-2018

The Government of Malaysia launched on Saturday a national fundraising campaign to support Palestine refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

UN Palestinian refugee agency appeals for funds

Monday-10-September-2018

UNRWA’s Commissioner-General on Monday appealed for funds to tackle an unprecedented financial crisis caused by the US scrapping contributions.“We still need $200 million to tackle the deficit this year” UNRWA commissioner general Pierre Krahenbuhl told a news conference in Cairo.

Israeli officials warn of Gaza collapse without UNRWA substitute

Sunday-9-September-2018

Officials from Israel’s security establishment have concurred that the Israeli government must work to establish an alternative to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip to avoid a humanitarian disaster in the impoverished Palestinian enclave.

Dozens in Jordan protest US decision to cut UNRWA funds

Friday-7-September-2018

A mass demonstration was organized on Friday in al-Wehdat refugee camp in the Jordanian capital of Amman in protest at the US administration's decision to cut funds to UNRWA.