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  • The European Union (EU) Representative to West Bank and Gaza, Mr. Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff (left), and the UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (right) confirm the European Union contribution to the UNRWA Programme Budget for 2023 in East Jerusalem © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Louise Wateridge
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    EUROPEAN UNION CONTRIBUTES EUR 82 MILLION TO UNRWA IN 2023 AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT PALESTINE REFUGEES 

    The European Union (EU) contributed EUR 82 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) this week. Through this contribution, and in line with the EU-UNRWA Joint Declaration 2021-2024, the EU continues to provide vital, reliable and predictable support to enable the Agency to fulfil its mandate, protect and assist Palestine refugees, and play a stabilizing role in the region.Read more
  • A hanging strawberry plant flourishes in northern Gaza. © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi
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    A Sweeter Future: Supporting sustainable strawberry farming in Gaza

    In the heart of Gaza, strawberries - grown conventionally in soil - are being cultivated in a unique way - from above the ground, hanging down.Read more
  • Statement of UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Leni Stenseth to the Security Council meeting on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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    Statement of UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Leni Stenseth to the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

    Let me begin by thanking You, Madame President, for your invitation to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East—UNRWA, to brief the Council.Read more
  • 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 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
  • Upscaling under blockade: Damaged vehicles get a new lease on life
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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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Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza inaugerate the UNRWA Gaza Preparatory Girls’ School A & B in Gaza today. © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi
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HIGH – LEVEL GERMAN DELEGATION INAUGURATES UNRWA SCHOOL IN GAZA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in...
earthquake status update no.18 northern syria - 1 march 2023
The European Union (EU) Representative to West Bank and Gaza, Mr. Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff (left), and the UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (right) confirm the European Union contribution to the UNRWA Programme Budget for 2023 in East Jerusalem © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Louise Wateridge
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EUROPEAN UNION CONTRIBUTES EUR 82 MILLION TO UNRWA IN 2023 AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT PALESTINE REFUGEES 
The European Union (EU) contributed EUR 82 million to the United...
Rehab shows us where she works as a strawberry farmer through the UNRWA Job Creation Programme. © 2023 UNRWA Photo
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Every little bit counts: Cultivating opportunity through sustainable farming innovation
"I was so excited when I received my first salary! All I think about...
A hanging strawberry plant flourishes in northern Gaza. © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi
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A Sweeter Future: Supporting sustainable strawberry farming in Gaza
In the heart of Gaza, strawberries - grown conventionally in soil -...
earthquake status update no.17 northern syria - 28 february 2023
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Reports
earthquake status update no.17 northern syria - 28 february 2023
Situation in numbers • 1,414 deaths reported by the Syrian MoH (incl. 3 Palestine refugees in Neirab, 8 in Latakia and 9 in Jableh) • 2,349...

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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