My name is Ahmad. I am a Palestine refugee from Gaza. I am very happy to be here today at the United Nations General Assembly, the House of all countries and peoples, including Palestinians.
My name is Leen Sharqawi. I'm 15 years old. I am a student at the UNRWA Nuzha School for Girls in Amman, Jordan. I am an elected student representative and currently the deputy head of the Jordan-wide UNRWA school parliament.
Ladies and Gentlemen, at the outset, just allow me an opportunity to convey to you the Secretary-General’s deep regret at being unable to participate in this very important meeting this morning.
I am also grateful to Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, Chief of Staff to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, for your presence here today and for conveying the strong message of support from the Secretary-General.
I am also grateful to Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, Chief of Staff to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, for your presence here today and for conveying the strong message of support from the Secretary-General.
