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UNRWA Director of Partnerships Mr. Karim Amer addresses press at the VII Brussels Conference on Syria. © 2023 European Union

Brussels Conference On Syria: UNRWA urges to include Palestine Refugees in the Humanitarian Assistance

15 June 2023
UNRWA Director of Partnerships Karim Amer urged participants at the VII Brussels conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” to include Palestine Refugees in their humanitarian assistance.
Foreign Minister Schallenberg and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini meet in Vienna, Austria. © 2023 Austria MFA

UNRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO SUPPORT FROM AUSTRIA IN VIENNA VISIT

14 June 2023
The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, concluded a two-day visit to Vienna. Lazzarini paid tribute to Austria for its critical support to the work of the Agency, with a...
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and Ambassador (Head of Mission) Ketil Karlsen from the Representative Office of Denmark in Ramallah sign a new Multi-Year Agreement (MYA) for the 2023-2027 period. © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Sharif

Denmark Renews Support to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees for the next five years

07 June 2023
UNRWA and Denmark signed a new Multi-Year Agreement (MYA) for the 2023-2027 period, with a contribution of DKK 105 million (US$ 15.2 million) each year, for a total of DKK 525 million (US$ 75.2 million). The agreement builds upon the strong and multifaceted cooperation...
Palestine Refugee mothers and children gather at the Japanese Health Centre in Khan Younis, Gaza to commemorate the launch of the UNRWA Mother and Child Manual. © 2023 UNRWA Photo by Mohammed Hinnawi

Japan and UNRWA, Growing Together: 15 Years of Support for Maternal and Child Health Care

07 June 2023
UNRWA celebrated the 15-year anniversary of the UNRWA Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook at the UNRWA Khan Younis Health Centre today.
Tamara Alrifai, UNRWA Director of External Relations and Communications (right), and Mr. Nawaf Hammadi, Qatar Charity CEO Assistant to International Programs and Chief Global Programs Officer sign a US$ 1.17 million contribution agreement to UNRWA. © 2023 UNRWA Photo

Qatar Charity Supports UNRWA in providing Health Care for Palestine Refugees in Gaza

06 June 2023
Qatar Charity and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) signed an agreement today whereby Qatar Charity will contribute US$ 1.17 million over two years in support of the Agency’s efforts to provide access to health care...

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