• UNRWA Commissioner-General, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Delivers a Statement to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee
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    Statement by UNRWA Commissioner General, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee

    It is an honor to present to the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee my annual report on the work of UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.Read more
  • Some 210,000 Palestine refugees (180,000 Palestine refugees from Lebanon and 30,000 Palestine refugees from Syria) live in 12 official refugee camps, and outside the camps in overcrowded living conditions. They are historically one of the poorest people in the country. Latest surveys show that more than 90 per cent of Palestine refugees live in poverty. This photograph shows a street in Beddawi camp. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Maysoun Mustafa
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    Palestine Refugees in Lebanon Teeter on the Edge of Existence

    In Lebanon, Palestine refugees have hit rock bottom, reaching a point of no return. Poverty, unemployment and despair are in high doses across the country, severely hitting the Lebanese people, Syrian and Palestine refugees. This comes amid one of the worst economic crises in recent history, compounded by the Beirut blast in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, poor governance and an almost total collapse in basic services.Read more
  • Palestine refugees on the busy Abo Alfoz Street in Beddawi Palestine refugee camp in northern Lebanon. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Maysoun Mustafa
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    Hitting Rock Bottom- Palestine Refugees in Lebanon risk their lives in search of dignity

    “In Lebanon, an increasing number of Palestine refugees tell UNRWA that “anything” is better than their lives today. As the world is looking elsewhere, Palestine refugees continue to take dangerous risks in search of a better life.Read more
  • The Gaza 5K in San Francisco Supports Mental Health Care and Economic Opportunities for Palestine Refugees
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    The Gaza 5K in San Francisco Supports Mental Health Care and Economic Opportunities for Palestine Refugees

    Initiated in 2012, the Gaza 5K is an annual family-friendly walk/run fundraiser hosted by the UNRWA USA National Committee (UNRWA USA) in different American cities.Read more
  • Palestine refugee children gather and play at the UNRWA Beit Lahiya Preparatory Girls’ School in northern Gaza. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Mohamed Hinnawi
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    UNRWA Response to Renewed Gaza Escalation

    Palestine refugees, like all residents in Gaza, once again suffered the consequences of another round of escalation, the worst since May 2021.Read more
  • “Education for Life” campaign: The European Union and UNRWA celebrate 50 years of partnership!
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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 | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

we provide assistance and protection for
 registered palestine refugees

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Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and Oliver Owcza, Head of the German Representative Office in Ramallah meet with local students at Al - Quds School in Jabalia Camp, in the Gaza Strip. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi
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German delegation visits UNRWA in Gaza and signs projects totaling EUR 36 million in support of Palestine Refugees
On Wednesday, 9 November the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...
UNRWA students at Beit Anan Girls School, northwest of Jerusalem, enjoy their new school garden funded by the EU. © 2022 UNRWA Photo by Louise Wateridge
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“Community greening” initiative: UNRWA and the European Union open first school garden in the West Bank
Download multimedia material from activity here . EAST JERUSALEM, 10...
UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini
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An Invitation to Members of the Press
What: Press Conference on the sides of the bi-annual UNRWA Advisory...
UNRWA Commissioner-General, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Delivers a Statement to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee
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Statement by UNRWA Commissioner General, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee
It is an honor to present to the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee...
Palestine refugee students and UNRWA staff gather at the Ambitious Youth Forum in Damascus, Syria. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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UNRWA in Syria showcases new initiatives and promotes partnerships with private sector companies
Joining the Damascus Training Centre (DTC) was a turning point in my...
Elham Al Shalsh in the laboratory of UNRWA Nuzha Health Centre in Jordan ©2022 UNRWA Photo by Dima Ismail
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A decades-long mission to save Palestine refugee lives
“The timely follow-up [here] is outstanding, I undergo lab tests...

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.

1.9 M refugees access our health services

438 K refugees impacted by the conflict in Syria

1 M refugees in Gaza access food aid

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