UNRWA
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UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound — Global Issues
For roughly two months, demonstrations have been held outside the East Jerusalem compound, which is in an area where many…
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‘Outrageous’ arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound — Global Issues
Posting on social media, Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said “Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter” on Thursday evening. UNRWA…
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We won’t abandon Gazans sheltering in Rafah, says UNRWA — Global Issues
“An Israeli offensive in Rafah would mean more civilian suffering and deaths. The consequences would be devastating for 1.4 million…
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Attacks on UNRWA Not about Its Neutrality, Says UNRWA Chief — Global Issues
Philippe Lazzarini by Naureen Hossain (new york) Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Apr 24 (IPS) – The…
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UNRWA seeks $1.2 billion to meet urgent needs in Gaza and the West Bank — Global Issues
The funding will cover humanitarian response through the end of the year, with the goal of meeting the most urgent…
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UNRWA committed to implement independent review recommendations — Global Issues
Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini briefed journalists in New York a day after the independent review panel published its findings. Former French…
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UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency | Israel War on Gaza News
The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned that Israel’s effort to dismantle it while…
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Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada | Israel War on Gaza News
Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini. Japan is planning to resume…
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Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza — Global Issues
“As of today, UNRWA, the main lifeline for Palestine refugees, is denied from providing lifesaving assistance to northern Gaza,” UNRWA…
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