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UNRWA’s publications cover many different areas, from socio-economic reports to appeals, newsletters, strategy documents and UN resolutions. This archive, dating back to 2000, contains useful information for researchers, partners and members of the public.

The Israeli settlement of Gilo (far left) sits on the other side of the Barrier, in close proximity to the Palestinian towns of Beit Jala and al Walaja. The settlement was built inside the West Bank, in contravention of international law.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

This is Ashjan’s grandmother. The life of the family is fragmented and difficult. Since 2002, her father has lived in exile in Jordan, and her mother divides her time between Jordan and Bethlehem. Ashjan’s two brothers are both in prison in Israel.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

Aida resident Ashjan Abu Srour works as a policewoman for the Palestinian Authority, and loves it. Ashjan says that in Aida camp, people do not rely on UNRWA’s help. “Here, the community helps itself.”

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

Abu Mahmoud, 58, runs a small shop in the camp. A trained electrician, Abu Mahmoud is teaching his son the same skills, in the hope of boosting the 28-year-old’s chances of employment.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

At 43 per cent, unemployment is a problem in Aida. Many residents of the camp used to work in Israel, and have been badly affected by restrictions on access to the Israeli labour market.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

The camp is fully linked to municipal electricity and water grids, but the sewage and water networks are poor.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

Playing outside her house, young resident Hala poses excitedly for the camera.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

Eight young football fans deliver some match analysis from the sidelines.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

Aida school was severely damaged during the second intifada, when the camp experienced particular hardship. Twenty-nine homes were destroyed by Israeli military incursions.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

As the camp is severely crowded, the UNRWA school playground gives young people some much-needed space to play.

Category: A day in Aida refugee camp Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Aida \| West Bank

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