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Mercy USA Provides Support for Children with Vision Impairments in Gaza

20 June 2017
Mercy USA for Aid and Development (Mercy USA) has generously contributed US$ 300,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to help improve access to education opportunities for students with vision impairments in Gaza...
Dr. Alexis Loeber, Head of the Cooperation Sector at the EU Delegation, with EU scholarship recipients during the Students’ Showcase held in Beirut. © 2017 UNRWA Photo by Mahmoud Abu Salah

The European Union and UNRWA: Partners to Support Access to Education for Palestine Refugee Youth

13 June 2017
On Monday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the European Union (EU) held a ‘Students’ Showcase’ ceremony in Beirut to highlight the achievements of students who received scholarships through the UNRWA...

UNRWA Condemns Neutrality Violation in Gaza in the Strongest Possible Terms

09 June 2017
UNRWA condemns the existence of tunnels under two of its schools in Maghazi camp in the Gaza Strip in the strongest possible terms. "It is unacceptable that students and staff are placed at risk in such a way," says UNRWA Spokesperson Christopher Gunness
UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl (right) met with IR USA CEO Anwar Khan (left) in May 2017 to strengthen ties and acknowledge the continued support of IR USA for Palestine refugees. © 2017 UNRWA Photo

Islamic Relief USA Provides Support for Vulnerable Palestine Refugee Children in Gaza

09 June 2017
Islamic Relief USA has generously contributed US$1.96 million to UNRWA to help provide 2,400 vulnerable Palestine refugee children in Gaza with assistance support that will contribute towards enhancing their resilience
EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl sign the EU-UNRWA Joint Declaration 2017-2020. © European Union, 2017 / Source: EC - Audiovisual Service

EU and UNRWA Sign New Landmark Agreement and Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Support Palestine Refugees

07 June 2017
EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl signed a Joint Declaration on EU support to UNRWA for the period 2017-2020