• UNRWA Chief of Staff, Ben Majekodunmi (centre), the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, Jenifer Austin (left), and senior UNRWA staff launch Summer Fun Weeks in Gaza on 27 June 2022. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi.
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    UNRWA Launches Summer Fun Weeks 2022

    UNRWA held the official inauguration ceremony for the Gaza Summer Fun Weeks (SFWs) 2022, which run between 25 June and 28 July. The ceremony was held at the UNRWA Jabalia Elementary Co- Ed “B” School and was attended by UNRWA Chief of Staff, Ben Majekodunmi, the Officer-in-Charge of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, Jenifer Austin, UNRWA senior staff, and representatives from the local community organizations, UN sister agencies and non-governmental organizations working in Gaza.Read more
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  • UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, addresses the opening session of the Advisory Commission on UNRWA in Beirut, Lebanon on 14 June 2022. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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    Opening Statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to the Advisory Commission on UNRWA

    The UNRWA mandate is a collective responsibility. Solidarity with Palestine refugees is clearly manifested at the United Nations General Assembly voting sessions on the mandate of UNRWA. Under this mandate, Palestine refugees have the right to a dignified life.Read more
  • Palestinian refugee barber Mu’awya Wahidi, one of the 2021 May conflict survivals in the Gaza Strip.© 2022 UNRWA Photo By Mohamed Hinnawi
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    Nothing will stop me: How a Gazan barber is determined to return to his craft

    The 28th of Ramadan 2021 (10 May) was no different. Muawiyya Wahidi was on his way to open his barbershop in spite of the violence that had already started in Gaza. It would be a decision that would change his life forever.Read more
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    The European Union and UNRWA celebrate 50 years of partnership!

    The partnership between the European Union and UNRWA has evolved over time, with the EU and its Member States becoming the largest multilateral provider of international assistance to Palestine refugees. The “Education for Life” campaign celebrates 50 years of critical EU support to the Agency’s education programme
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UNRWA Chief of Staff, Ben Majekodunmi (centre), the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, Jenifer Austin (left), and senior UNRWA staff launch Summer Fun Weeks in Gaza on 27 June 2022. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi.
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UNRWA Briefs Partners on Allegations of Staff Misconduct over Humanitarian Principles
Senior executives of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) briefed partners on allegations of hate-speech recently levied against several Agency staff members. The allegations, currently under review by...
The Director of UNRWA Affairs in Jordan, Ms. Marta Lorenzo (left) shakes hands with the Country Director of the Norwegian Refugee council in Jordan, Mr. Muriel Tschopp (right), following the sign of the Memorandum of Understanding between both Agencies on 26 June 2022. © 2022 NRC Photograph
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UNRWA and Norwegian Refugee Council Sign MoU to Support Palestine Refugees in Jordan
UNRWA and the Norwegian Refugee Council Jordan Country Office (NRC...
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UNRWA Reiterates its Zero Tolerance Policy Toward Hate-Speech
Yesterday, as the world gathered at UN Headquarters in support of the humanitarian and human development mission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) on behalf of Palestine refugees, a well-known politically motivated organization once...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the UNRWA Pledging Conference in United Nations headquarters in New York. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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International Community Strongly Supports UNRWA at Annual Pledging Conference
Yesterday, the international community demonstrated its firm...
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini delivers opening statements at the UNRWA Pledging Conference in United Nations headquarters in New York. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Colin Wyss
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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.

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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.

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