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    As of today, I do not yet have sufficient funds to pay November salaries. I was compelled last week to secure an additional 20m Dollar CERF loan – the last one according to Emergency Relief Coordinator Marc Lowcock - to help with cash flow and cover part of the November payroll. Based on the funds available, I will decide later this week if we proceed with partial payment of salaries at the end of the month or delay full payment.Read more
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UNRWA | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

we provide assistance and protection for
some 5.6 million palestine refugees

 

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UNRWA TV YouTube Channel Receives Golden Play Button Trophy for Reaching One Million Subscribers
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UNRWA TV YouTube Channel Receives Golden Play Button Trophy for Reaching One Million Subscribers
UNRWA is proud to announce that its innovative and unique UNRWA TV...
Safety at Home: Supporting Survivors Under COVID-19 Lockdowns
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Safety at Home: Supporting Survivors Under COVID-19 Lockdowns
“During COVID-19 lockdowns, the situation becomes harder for...
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Essential UNRWA assistance to survivors of gender-based violence is at risk due to severe financial shortfall
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the global 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), UNRWA pays respect to its staff who moved swiftly and resolutely at the onset of the global...
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Advisory Commission on UNRWA meets amidst alarming funding situation
The Advisory Commission (AdCom) on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) met virtually by videoconferencing on 23-24 November amidst immense concern over the financial shortfall that the Agency is...
Amal Abu-Musa, a practical nurse in UNRWA Khan Yunis Health Centre, prepares medication for home delivery to Palestine refugees in Gaza. © 2020 UNRWA Photo by Khalil Adwan
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Help is on the Way: The story of lifesaving home delivery of medication in Gaza
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and to reduce the possibility...
Statement of the Commissioner-General to the Advisory Commission on UNRWA Virtual meeting
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Statement of the Commissioner-General to the Advisory Commission on UNRWA Virtual meeting
As of today, I do not yet have sufficient funds to pay November...

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.

3.5 M Refugees Access Our Health Services

450 K Refugees Impacted by the Conflict in Syria

5.6 M Refugees covered by our protection mandate

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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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