UNRWA

UNRWA disburses funds for Gaza’s homeless families

Friday-2-December-2016

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday that it was able to disburse $461234 for the reconstruction and repair works activities to 63 refugee families across Gaza whose homes were damaged during Israel’s 2014 military offensive.

UN official urges more int’l efforts to help blockaded Gaza

Thursday-1-December-2016

A United Nations official on Thursday slammed what he described as the international community's silence toward the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabia contributes US$ 67 million to UNRWA

Monday-28-November-2016

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has contributed US$ 67 million for projects to be implemented in Gaza the West Bank and Jordan UNRWA revealed on Monday.

China contributes US$ 300000 to UNRWA

Thursday-24-November-2016

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has contributed US$ 300000 to the UNRWA in support of the Agency’s core programs and services for Palestine refugees the UN agency revealed in a statement issued Thursday evening.

UNRWA employees on strike in Gaza O.J. W.B.

Monday-21-November-2016

UNRWA Employees Union declared a general strike on Monday in the organization's main offices in Gaza Strip the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem.

UNRWA employees to strike in W. Bank and Gaza tomorrow

Sunday-13-November-2016

The Union of UNRWA Employees has declared a general strike on Monday at all the agency’s headquarters and facilities in the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank in protest at its persistence in ignoring the just demands of employees and refugees.

Kuwait contributes US$ 5 million to UNRWA

Friday-28-October-2016

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) declared a contribution of US$ 5 million received from the State of Kuwait in support of the Agency’s Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal.

Baraka urges UNRWA to continue providing services for refugees

Tuesday-25-October-2016

Hamas representative in Lebanon Ali Baraka has called on the UNRWA to continue providing services to the Palestinian refugees until the day they return to the homes they were expelled from.

Palestinians in Fawar camp to close UNRWA offices

Monday-24-October-2016

Palestinian residents in Fawar refugee camp south of al-Khalil threatened on Monday to close UNRWA offices in the city in protest against its schools' crisis.