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Statement issued by the Director of UNRWA Affairs in the West Bank on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

03 December 2022
This year we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme of “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world.”
UNRWA staff and Palestine refugees in Lebanon attend an event organized with local NGOs and community-based organizations to raise awareness and eliminate violence against women. © 2022 UNRWA Photo

UN Agency for Palestine refugees in Lebanon Joins call to end violence against women and girls

01 December 2022
As Lebanon grapples with an unprecedented socio-economic crisis, today it is more important than ever, to work towards a life free from violence for women and girls.

UNRWA Strongly Condemns Neutrality Breach Against the Agency in Gaza

29 November 2022
EAST JERUSALEM, 29 November 2022 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) recently identified a man-made cavity underneath the grounds of an UNRWA school in Gaza. In accordance with UNRWA protocols, the Agency immediately...

Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

29 November 2022
We commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at a time of diminished hope for peace.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and Acting Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Munir Manneh meet with Palestine refugees living the worst economic crisis the country has ever witnessed. © 2022 UNRWA Photo

Palestine Refugees in Lebanon fall further into abyss

24 November 2022
People in Lebanon, among them Palestine refugees, are suffering and paying the price for something not of their making.

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