• In this iconic photograph from the UNRWA Film and Photo Archive, a convoy of trucks carries refugees and their belongings from Gaza to Hebron in the West Bank. © 1949 UN Archives Photographer Unknown

    Denmark and UNRWA celebrate the completion of digitization project for the UNRWA Film and Photo Archive

    The Danish Representative Office in Ramallah, UNRWA and the Danish House in Palestine open a three-day exhibition featuring a selection of previously unpublished photos from the UNRWA Film and Photo ArchiveRead more
  • Originally from Darayya, on the outskirts of Damascus, Haytham Matar is one of the many refugees who left their homes when the shelling became too dangerous in 2012. He and his family sought refuge in Khan Eshieh camp. His case illustrates the situation of internally displaced youth whose education has been disrupted as a result of the conflict in Syria. In spite of these dramatic circumstances, he holds onto his hope for the future and his dream of becoming a surgeon. © 2016 UNRWA Photo by Taghrid Mohammad

    Why the life of Haytham matters

    “The world needs to care because the situation of Palestine refugees has never been as critical since 1948 and 1967, because the lack of political horizon and personal opportunities is draining them of their hope, creativity and resolve,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre KrähenbühlRead more
  • Education beyond the front line

    Education beyond the front line

    Whether in active conflict zones, under prolonged occupation or within the context of sociopolitical instability, many Palestine refugee students continuously face, and overcome, odds that should no child should ever encounter.
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  • 2016 EU-UNRWA Photo Competition for Palestine Refugee Youth

    2016 EU-UNRWA Photo Competition for Palestine Refugee Youth

    This year, break down the stereotypes and show the world what it truly means to be a Palestine refugee.
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  • Khan Danoun, Damascus. ©2015 UNRWA Photo by Taghrid Mohammad

    The Crisis of Palestine Refugees in Syria

    Entering its fifth year, the Syria crisis has disrupted the lives of 560,000 Palestine refugees.
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  • Gaza, February 2015. © 2015 UNRWA Photo

    Gaza Emergency

    The situation in the Gaza Strip remains devastating and unpredictable.
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  • UNRWA health services in Damascus, Syria. © UNRWA Archive

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Gaza Emergency
Gaza Emergency
On 7 July 2014, in response to escalating violence, UNRWA declared an emergency in all five areas of the Gaza Strip.
05 September 2016
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80% of Palestine Refugees from Syria Need Help
Syria Crisis
Syria Crisis
Palestine refugees from Syria have been severely affected by the ongoing armed conflict in the country.
05 September 2016
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© 2016 UNRWA
Gaza situation report 161-162
An extra-ordinary meeting of the UNRWA Advisory Commission took place in Amman, Jordan, in mid-September. Addressing the meeting, UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl said that the 5.3...
24 September 2016
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U.S Ambassador to Jordan Alice Wells meets with the members of the Zohour Girls’ School Parliament. © 2016 UNRWA Photo by Viola E. Bruttomesso
Through school parliaments, UNRWA schools in Jordan promote a culture of human rights and strengthen democratic practices among students
In this iconic photograph from the UNRWA Film and Photo Archive, a convoy of trucks carries refugees and their belongings from Gaza to Hebron in the West Bank. © 1949 UN Archives Photographer Unknown
Denmark and UNRWA celebrate the completion of digitization project for the UNRWA Film and Photo Archive
The Danish Representative Office in Ramallah, UNRWA and the Danish House in Palestine open a three-day exhibition featuring a selection of previously unpublished photos from the UNRWA Film and Photo...
22 September 2016
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Damascus Training Centre, Syria, August 2016. © 2016 UNRWA Photo by Iyad Alfaouri
UNRWA celebrates Grade 9 achievers in Syria
UNRWA celebrates the achievements with the students and their parents 17 of its students, including youth from Yarmouk, who were among those who obtained the highest marks in the grade 9 national...
20 September 2016
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