• The aftermath of armed clashes inside Ein El Hilweh camp, Lebanon. © 2023 UNRWA Photo

    Flash Appeal Ein El Hilweh Crisis – Addressing Immediate Needs

    On 29 July 2023, armed clashes erupted in the Ein El Hilweh camp in south Lebanon. According to media reports, by 3 August, 13 people - including one person who was not involved in the fighting - had been killed and over 4,000 forced to flee their homes. Active fighting ceased on 3 August, but the situation remains extremely tense. As of 23 August, two UNRWA school compounds, which provide education for 5,900 children, remained occupied by armed actors and have been severely damaged. As of today, UNRWA does not yet have access to all areas of the camp.Read more
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    Emergency in Jenin

    Israeli Armed Forces launched a large-scale air and ground operation in Jenin Camp at approximately 01:00 AM on 3 July, 2023. Confrontations continued with Palestinian armed actors inside the camp through 4 July.
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 registered palestine refugees

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UNRWA human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict.

UNRWA IN NUMBERS

UNRWA human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict. 

1.9 M refugees access our health services

438 K refugees impacted by the conflict in Syria

 

1.2  M refugees in Gaza access food aid

 

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