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Tag: Gaza
| Parliament of Andalucía recognises UNRWA’s work

| 11 December 2012
 The Parliament of Andalucía officially recognised the important work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) during its 63 years of operation in the occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. |

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| After violence, Gaza children struggle with trauma


| 11 December 2012
 After the recent conflict, UNRWA staff in Gaza teamed up with local communities in an effort to clean up damaged schools and help children get back to normal life. But UNRWA’s school counsellors warn that the trauma of conflict is harder to erase. |

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| Human Rights Day 2012: Palestine refugees and human rights


| 10 December 2012
 On Human Rights Day 2012, we draw attention to the Universal Declaration of Human rights signed on December 10th 1948 – and how it relates to Palestine refugees. |

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| BMZ announces additional contribution of EUR 3.2 million to support UNRWA programmes in Gaza

| 09 December 2012
 Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel announced yesterday an additional contribution of EUR 3 million for the construction of two United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) schools in the Gaza Strip, further demonstrating the strong partnership between the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the UN agency. |

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| Malaysia donates additional USD 1 million to support UNRWA operations in Gaza

| 06 December 2012
 In response to conflict in the Gaza Strip in November, the Government of Malaysia has contributed USD 1 million to support operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the blockaded territory. An earlier contribution of USD 200,000 last month supports the Agency’s regular services throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. |

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| Gaza schools, local volunteers welcome back students despite bombings damage


| 05 December 2012
 After the recent violence in Gaza, UNRWA staff and local communities sprang into action, determined to minimise disruption to local children's normal routine. |

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| Speech by UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Margot Ellis at 2013 Pledging Conference

| 04 December 2012
 It has been one year since I last stood here to brief you on UNRWA’s operations. Events on the ground throughout the region have unfortunately made it an even more challenging, and in many respects, a tragic 12 months. |

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| Gaza situation report, 29 November

| 29 November 2012
 Nineteen out of 21 UNRWA health centres were operating throughout the hostilities, with 60 to 70 per cent of staff voluntarily reporting to work at the nearest health centre to their homes. |

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| EU Representative visits UNRWA facilities in Gaza, contributes additional EUR 11.5 million


| 28 November 2012
 EU representative John Gatt-Rutter visited Gaza today to commend UNRWA's outstanding work during the recent eight-day conflict. |

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| UNRWA guards risk lives to lead injured to safety in Gaza


| 28 November 2012
 During the recent military escalation in Gaza, many of UNRWA’s 12,000 staff reported to work to support the civilians who needed their help. A crucial part of that work was done by some of the Agency’s 230 guards. |

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