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23 December 2021
A few days ahead of Christmas, Elias tries his best to finish the orders: crosses made of olive wood and intricately inlaid with colourful shells of different sizes, silver and wooden plates, Christian motifs designed in mother-of-pearl, miniature hand-carved nativity...
20 December 2021
Since schools closed in February 2020, UNRWA students have been almost exclusively learning from home and recreational and extracurricular activities have remained on hold. With prolonged periods of remote learning, children’s educational experiences and overall well-being...
03 December 2021
“Be ambitious and strong, focus on your abilities and do not be weak. Face all problem with optimism and positivity!” At just 19 years old, Heba Muhammed Ali stared down adversity and took the first step to taking control of her own life.
25 November 2021
This year, the international 16-Days Campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV) is launching under the theme: End all violence against women now! Women all around the world are asking for their right to live in dignity, free of physical, mental or verbal gender-based...
04 November 2021
UNRWA facilities have become a symbol of safety and peace for Palestine refugees in Syria. Survivors of more than ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees need stable, secure spaces where they can gather as a community, develop their hobbies and explore their creativity