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The Representative of Japan to Palestine, Mr. Masayuki Magoshi (left), and Mr. Christian Saunders, Acting UNRWA Commissioner-General (right), signed a contribution agreement in the amount of US$22.4 million in support of UNRWA services for Palestine refugees at UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on 27 January 2020. © 2020 UNRWA Photo by Marwan Baghdadi.

Japan Contributes Over US$ 22.4 Million for Health, Education and Emergency Humanitarian Assistance

27 February 2020
The Government of Japan today signed a contribution agreement for the amount of US$ 22.4 million with the UNRWA
Palestine refugee students perform a folklore dance in celebration of the inauguration of their new school in Dera'a refugee camp, Syria. © 2020

UNRWA inaugurates new school in Dera’a refugee camp

12 February 2020
On 12 February, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) inaugurated the newly reconstructed UNRWA Al-Safsaf School in Dera’a refugee camp, southern Syria. Celebrations included a recognition ceremony for Tawjihi high...
Director of UNRWA Affairs in Jordan Mr. Mohammed Adar (center), Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (right) and the Director of Planning Sam Rose launched the 2020 budget appeal for US$ 149 million. 2020 UNRWA photo by Dania Al Batanyeh.

UNRWA Requires US$ 149 million in 2020 for operations in Jordan

05 February 2020
The Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jordan, Mr. Mohammed Adar, today called for a minimum of US$ 149 million to fund the Agency’s essential services and assistance
Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Mr. Claudio (left) and Director of UNRWA Affairs in Syria, Mr. Amanya Michael-Ebye launch UNRWA 2020 funding requirements. © 2020 UNRWA photo by Maysoun Mustafa

UNRWA launches its priorities and funding requirements for Lebanon and Syria for 2020

04 February 2020
UNRWA launched in Beirut today its 2020 funding appeal, including for the Syria Regional Crisis (Syria Appeal) totaling US$ 270 million.
© UNRWA Photo

UNRWA Launches 2020 Budget Appeal for US$ 1.4 Billion

31 January 2020
The Acting Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Christian Saunders, today called for a minimum of US$ 1.4 billion to fund the Agency’s essential services and assistance, including life-saving...

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