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Philippe Lazzarini of Switzerland appointed as Commissioner-General of UNRWA

19 March 2020
UNRWA is pleased to announce that, following official communication by the office of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and consultations with the Agency’s Advisory Commission, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini has been appointed as its new Commissioner-General (CG).
UNRWA Launches COVID -19 US$ 14 Million Flash Appeal for Palestine Refugees

UNRWA Launches COVID -19 US$ 14 Million Flash Appeal for Palestine Refugees

17 March 2020
UNRWA urgently needs US$ 14 million to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak over an initial three-month period
Acting UNRWA Commissioner-General Christian Saunders and the General Supervisor of KSrelief and Adviser at the Royal Court, His Excellency Dr. Abdallah Al Rabeeah signing agreement for Gaza health care project.

KSrelief Supports Vital Health Care Services for Palestine Refugees in Gaza

09 March 2020
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) and UNRWA signed a US$ 1.5 million agreement to provide vital health care services in Gaza.
UNRWA Calls for Urgent Political and Financial Support at the Arab League

UNRWA Calls for Urgent Political and Financial Support at the Arab League

08 March 2020
The Acting Commissioner-General of UNRWA Christian Saunders, has called on Arab states to increase their financial and political support to Palestine refugees.

Sweden contributes US$ 49.4 million to UNRWA

06 March 2020
Sweden contributed US$ 49.4 million to UNRWA human development and humanitarian assistance for 2020, as part of two multi-year agreements with the Agency. US$ 45.3 million (SEK 423 million) will support the Agency’s core human development services of health, relief, and...

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