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    The European Union and UNRWA celebrate 50 years of partnership!

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UNRWA | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

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 registered palestine refugees

Highlights

Dr. Oroba Al Musa, UNRWA Chief Education Programme, Jordan Field Office © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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Official Statements
On Gender Equality: Palestine refugee women lead the way
This International Women’s Day, even as we celebrate women’s...
The Commissioner-General of UNRWA during his visit to one of the UNRWA clinics that provide services to Palestinian refugees © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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Female Staff’s Voices Have the Right to be Heard
To celebrate International Women’s Day and ensure the full and...
Nada, a 14-year old Palestine refugee student at UNRWA Rafah Preparatory Girls School, holds a position in the High Council of Palestine Children under the supervision of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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“Their trust encouraged me to voice their issues”: Girls in Gaza speak up for rights for Palestine refugees
Nada Aloul, a 14-year old Palestine refugee student in Gaza, studies...
© UNRWA 2022 photo by Shafiq Fahad
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Building a Life through Challenges: Aysheh’s story
“While under siege, during harsh winters, we were forced to burn...
Marwa, an UNRWA graduate from Siblin Vocational and Technical Training Centre (STC), successfully opened her own beauty centre. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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Hairdressing promoting empowerment in Lebanon: EU support galvanizes success
Marwa Bilal Sharara graduated from the UNRWA Siblin Vocational and...
Miss Muammar, winner of the Global Creative Women Award (GCWA) 2021, teaches her students at UNRWA Fukhari Elementary Girls school in Gaza. © 2022 UNRWA Photo
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“An employed woman has to bear additional burdens”: First UNRWA teacher wins the gold medal for Global Creative Women Award.
Asmaa Muammar, a Palestine refugee teacher at Fukhari Elementary...

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

1 M refugees in Gaza access food aid

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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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