• People in Syria gather to rescue those trapped in rubble in the aftermath of the earthquake. (C) 2023 UNRWA Photo
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    Four Palestine Refugee Children in Syria among those perished in massive earthquake

    Four children- two of whom are students in UNRWA schools- are among those who perished in the massive earthquake that hit northern Syria and Turkey today.Read more
  • UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini meets with His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. © 2023 UNRWA Photo
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    Saudi Arabia and UNRWA Renew Commitment to Palestine Refugees and Regional Peace and Stability

    In a first since 2020, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on 28 and 29 January, upon official invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Read more
  • UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini delivers remarks at the Press Conference following the Executive Briefing at the UN in Geneva on 24 Jan 2023. (c) 2023 UNRWA Photo
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    UNRWA Appeals for US$ 1.6 billion for health, education and other basic services

    Funds crucial to respond to growing needs of Palestine Refugees in a region in turmoilRead more
  • UNRWA Students are happy and excited to start the new semester. © 2023 UNRWA. Photo by Mohamed Hinnawi
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    A New Semester of Learning: Preparing Tomorrow’s Global Citizens in Gaza

    In Gaza, more than 294,000 Palestine refugee students returned to 284 schools to begin the new semester. As the only UN agency in the world that runs a full fledge school system, UNRWA schools continue to be a safe haven and a sanctuary away from violence and deepening economic crises.Read more
  • Students at UNRWA Remal Co-Ed School in Gaza back in schools after the half term holiday, Monday 23 January © 2023 UNRWA Photo
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    Investing In The Future Through Education of Palestine Refugees: UNRWA Marks International Day of Education

    More than 550,000 Palestine refugee children learn in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in over 700 UNRWA-run schools.  Read more
  • Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini meets with Palestine refugees and witnesses the level of damage and destruction at Palestine refugee camps on his visit to Syria. © 2023 UNRWA Photo
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    UNRWA Commissioner General: Rehabilitating UNRWA facilities in Syria a top priority

    UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Syria from 15 to 19 January 2023, to meet Palestine refugees and Agency staff in Aleppo and Damascus.Read more
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    Upscaling under blockade: Damaged vehicles get a new lease on life

    After an eight-year ban on the repair of automobiles in Israel, UNRWA technicians in Gaza began to salvage spare parts from the damaged cars.Read more

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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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United Nations Geneva Palais Briefing: UNRWA response to Türkiye /Syria earthquake
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United Nations Geneva Palais Briefing: UNRWA response to Türkiye/Syria earthquake
As an immediate ask: UNRWA requires US$ 2.7 million to support some...
Jenin Camp: girl looking outside the window of her house occupied during an Israeli escalation and used for military purposes. Photo by: Kazem ABU-KHALAF, UNRWA, January 2022
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Trapped at home in tears and fear- families in Jenin camp plead for protection amid an escalation in violence and a lack of prospect.
“There is nothing more painful than doing this almost daily trip to...
People in Syria gather to rescue those trapped in rubble in the aftermath of the earthquake. (C) 2023 UNRWA Photo
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Official Statements
Four Palestine Refugee Children in Syria among those perished in massive earthquake
Four children- two of whom are students in UNRWA schools- are among...
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini meets with Representative of Japan to Palestine, Ambassador Yoichi Nakashima, to sign a contribution to the Agency in support of Palestine refugees. © 2023 UNRWA Photo Asako Nitta
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Japan Contributes US$ 33.2 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine Refugees
The Government of Japan contributed US$ 33.2 million to the United...
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini meets with His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. © 2023 UNRWA Photo
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News Releases
Saudi Arabia and UNRWA Renew Commitment to Palestine Refugees and Regional Peace and Stability
In a first since 2020, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini...
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Official Statements
Local UNRWA staff strike, suspending Agency’s services in the West Bank
From Adam Bouloukos, UNRWA Director of West Bank Affairs EAST JERUSALEM Since Monday 23 January, the UNRWA West Bank staff union open strike has impacted on the Agency’s ability to deliver core services. Critical services to Palestine refugees in the West...

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

1.2  M refugees in Gaza access food aid

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