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About UNRWA

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09 June 2020
© 2020 UNRWA Photo by Khalil Adwan

UNRWA IN FIGURES 2020-2021

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06 September 2021
UNRWA FIELDS OF OPERATIONS MAP 2021

UNRWA FIELDS OF OPERATIONS MAP 2021

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06 September 2021
In January 2014, UNRWA was able to complete its first humanitarian distribution in Yarmouk, Syria, after almost six months of siege. Thousands of desperate refugees lined up on the destroyed main street in the hopes of receiving a food ration. © 2014 UNRWA Photographer Unknown

UNRWA letter to UNHCR describing the UNRWA mandate and services (22 September 2021)

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06 October 2021
A schoolgirl celebrates her first day back to learning at the UNRWA Am’ari Girls School, West Bank. © 2020 UNRWA Photo by Iyas abu Rahmeh

annual operational report 2020

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10 August 2021
Gender Bulletin 113

Gender Bulletin 113

As in previous years, UNRWA has activities in all its fields of operations to mark International Women's Day (IWD). UNRWA activities under the theme “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” celebrated women and girls’ social, political, and economical...
Gender Bulletin 112

Gender Bulletin 112

UNRWA started the preparation to mark International Women's Day (IWD). UNRWA planned activities will celebrate women and girls’ social, political, and economical achievements while recognizing the challenges that persist. This year United Nations theme is: “I am Generation...
Gender Bulletin 111

Gender Bulletin 111

In 2019, UNRWA finalized the Building Safety Project on gender-based violence (GBV), conducted the end line study for its GBV prevention work, and drafted a transition plan to further mainstream GBV in its programmes. In terms of advocacy, UNRWA marked International Women’s...
Gender Bulletin 110

Gender Bulletin 110

UNRWA successfully launched the 16 Days Campaign Against Gender Based Violence (GBV). There are more than 110 activities related to protection and prevention of GBV carried out across the five UNRWA field offices; including the 4th Gender Forum and screening of the TV...
Acting UNRWA Commissioner-General Mr. Christian Saunders

Acting UNRWA Commissioner-General Mr. Christian Saunders

On 06 November 2019, Mr. Christian Saunders was appointed Acting Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Prior to his appointment to UNRWA, Mr...

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