• Commissioner-General Opening Statement, Virtual Advisory Commission, 30 June- 1 July 2021
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    Commissioner-General Opening Statement, Virtual Advisory Commission

    "Eleven days of a devastating conflict sent Gaza years back, breaking many lives, livelihoods and dreams. A few weeks ago, I cautioned the UN Security Council against the next round of conflict in the absence of serious efforts for a political breakthrough."Read more
  • updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal
  • World Refugee Day
  • international day against child labour
  • From Nakba to Sheikh Jarrah to Gaza
  • UNRWA Addresses The Effects Of COVID-19
  • DECADE OF ACTION

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UNRWA | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

we provide assistance and protection for
some 5.7 million palestine refugees

Highlights

UNRWA teachers in Gaza participate in a psychosocial support session implemented by the UNRWA Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Unit. © 2021 UNRWA photo by Abdallah Hallaq
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In case of emergencies, put the mask on yourself first: Psychosocial training for teachers in Gaza
The repeated conflicts in Gaza have left an indelible impact on the...
Abu El Abed pouring coffee © 2021 UNRWA Photo by Kazem Abu Khalaf
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Meet Refugee “No. 43”
“My name is Husni Abd al-Hai Matariyyeh Abu S’eifan - number 43.”...
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United States Announces Additional Support Palestine Refugees
Today, the United States announced that it is contributing an additional US$135.8 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (2 from right) hands out certificates of appreciation for high academic achievement to two UNRWA students during his visit to the Damascus Training Center, accompanied by the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Syria, Michael-Ebye Amanya (left). © 2021 UNRWA Photo
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UNRWA Commissioner-General visits UNRWA in Damascus and Homs, Syria
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Syria from 4-9...
UNRWA Hosts a Virtual Event with the UN Special Envoy on Youth: Voices from Palestine Refugee Youth – Challenges, Aspirations and Opportunities
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Voices from Palestine Refugee Youth – Challenges, Aspirations and Opportunities
UNRWA hosted a virtual event on the occasion of the World Youth...
Mr. Esa Masood, Chief Executive of Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) (left in right photograph), Mr Muhammed Faizal, Chief Executive Officer of RLAF (center) and Po’ad Shaikh Abu Bakar Mattar, Chairman of RLAF (right), handed over a cheque of US$ 3.18 million to Tamara Alrifai, the Acting Director of the UNRWA Department of External Relations and Director of Strategic Communications/Spokesperson (left photograph) in a virtual handover ceremony today. © 2021 UNRWA Photo by Marwan Baghdadi
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The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation and the People of Singapore Raise US$ 3.18 Million for Palestine Refugees
The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) raised some US$ 3.18...

What we do

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 FIGURES

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.

2.8 M refugees access our health services

438 K refugees impacted by the conflict in Syria

5.7 M refugees covered by our protection mandate

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Education is My Future

Education is the only thing that determines my future,” says Nour. “I will never be able to reach my goal without a proper education, and for this reason, I continue to bear the difficult circumstances.

Says 15-year-old Nour al-Hoda Attiah

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