UNRWA | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

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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
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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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UN Agency for Palestine Refugees Announces 2022 Budget
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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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we provide assistance and protection for
registered palestine refugees

Highlights

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.