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Advisory commission meets virtually, shows support to UNRWA

Advisory commission meets virtually, shows support to UNRWA

04 July 2020
The Advisory Commission (AdCom) on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) met virtually by teleconferencing on 1-2 July. Discussions focused on the ability of UNRWA to continue delivering on its mandate despite worrying...
UNRWA staff work to distribute medication via home deliveries to Palestine refugees with chronic diseases in Jordan. These measures are part of the Agency's efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. © 2020 UNRWA Photo

Japan contributes US$ 289,319 to UNRWA Jordan in response to the Agency’s COVID-19 Flash Appeal

26 June 2020
The Government of Japan contributed US$ 289,319 to the UNRW in Jordan, to support the Agency’s response to COVID-19
Christian Clages, Head of Mission, German Representative Office in the Palestinian territories and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini at the contribution signing ceremony. © 2020 UNRWA Photo by Marwan Baghdadi

Germany disburses EUR 20 Million to Support UNRWA COVID-19 Flash Appeal

25 June 2020
On 19 June, the Government of Germany disbursed a contribution of EUR 20 million to the updated COVID-19 Flash Appeal released by UNRWA
Countries Raise $130 Million for UNRWA and Commit Long-Term Support to Palestine Refugees

Countries Raise $130 Million for UNRWA and Commit Long-Term Support to Palestine Refugees

23 June 2020
At pledging conference, international donor community comes together to sustain funding for renewed UNRWA mandate
An UNRWA dentist gives a dental check-up to a young Palestine refugee girl at an UNRWA health centre in Syria. © 2020 UNRWA Photo by Ibrahim Miari

Japan’s Contribution Protects UNRWA Frontline Health Workers and Prevents Spread of COVID-19 among Palestine Refugees

23 June 2020
In June 2020, the Government of Japan contributed over US$ 1.5 million to support efforts by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic across its five fields of operations in Gaza, West...

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