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Statement of Mr. Christian Saunders, Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the League of Arab States

Statement of Mr. Christian Saunders, Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the League of Arab States

05 March 2020
STATEMENT OF MR. CHRISTIAN SAUNDERS ACTING COMMISSIONER-GENERAL, UNRWA MEETING OF FOREIGN MINISTERS OF THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES. MARCH 4 2020 CAIRO Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Secretary-General Dr. A. Abul Gheit, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It...
UNRWA Shocked by the Death of Two Palestine Refugees in Dera’a, Appeals for Safety of Civilians

UNRWA Shocked by the Death of Two Palestine Refugees in Dera’a, Appeals for Safety of Civilians

03 March 2020
Raghad and Laila were killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) while walking back to their home in Dera’a camp
ACG Media Speech, Geneva

ACG Media Speech, Geneva

31 January 2020
This is opportune timing for UNRWA to be in Geneva, at the start of the year, to call on our partners, donors and supporters to help us continue to provide protection, critical basic services and emergency assistance to Palestine refugees in 2020.
End of year message from the Commissioner-General to UNRWA staff

End of year message from the Commissioner-General

31 December 2019
In 2019, we faced the most serious financial shortfall in the history of the agency. This already difficult situation was compounded by a crisis of confidence in the agency’s senior leadership following serious allegations of mismanagement.
Message from Christian Saunders to UNRWA staff and the Palestine Refugees.

Message from Christian Saunders to UNRWA staff and the Palestine Refugees.

08 December 2019
It is clear that today our mandate is as relevant and important as it was the day UNRWA was established 70 years ago and that we are not alone. Since 1948 many countries and other partners have supported us.

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