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UNRWA operations in support of hope and dignity for Palestine refugees continues

01 August 2019
We are aware of media reports referring to a document submitted to UNHQ and citing allegations against senior UNRWA officials. We are also aware of an ongoing OIOS investigation (UN investigation office at UNHQ in NY), which we understand is still in fact-finding stage

UNRWA statement on the situation of Palestine Refugees in Lebanon

22 July 2019
In response to many inquiries received in recent days, UNRWA wishes to clarify the following: UNRWA strongly supports any measure that allows Palestine Refugees to live in dignity in their host countries pending a just and durable solution to their plight in accordance with...

UN officials call on Israeli authorities to halt plans for demolitions in Sur Bahir

19 July 2019
Statement by Mr. Jamie McGoldrick (Humanitarian Coordinator), Ms. Gwyn Lewis (Director of West Bank Operations for UNRWA), and Mr. James Heenan (Head of OHCHR in the occupied Palestinian territory). We are following very closely developments in the Sur Bahir area of the...
UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl (center) addresses the Advisory Commission Meeting on 17 June at the Dead Sea in Jordan. © 2019 UNRWA Photo by Marwan Baghdadi

STATEMENT OF UNRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL, TO THE ADVISORY COMMISSION

18 June 2019
There is no doubt that together we have contributed to one of the most remarkable human development processes and significantly advanced several key sustainable development goals for Palestine refugees, notably in education, health and beyond, pending a just and lasting...
CG's remarks as delivered to the UNSC

CG's remarks as delivered to the UNSC

23 May 2019
Together we have significantly advanced several key sustainable development goals for Palestine refugees, notably in education, health and beyond, pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.