Sustainable Development Goals
Poverty eradication and respect for human rights, central pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are at the core of the Agency’s human development, humanitarian and protection work. By investing in the human capital of Palestine refugees, UNRWA actively contributes to the realization of the 2030 Agenda. As the largest direct service provider to Palestine refugees in its areas of operations, the impact of UNRWA is concrete and sustained, with the following Sustainable Development Goals central to our work: SDG 1: No Poverty; SDG 2: Zero Hunger; SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 5: Gender Equality; SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; SDG 13: Climate Action; and SDG17: Partnerships.
UNRWA joins the global effort to promote the SDGs through the “Decade of Action” and, in particular, the work UNRWA has done over the past 70 years. To learn more, view our factsheet on “UNRWA and the SDGs”
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The SDGs call for the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions by 2030. Poverty remains prevalent amongst Palestine refugees, with those suffering the impacts of conflict (Gaza and Syria), occupation (West Bank), blockade (Gaza) and social and economic exclusion (Lebanon) bearing the brunt. UNRWA has adopted a holistic approach to tackle poverty and the disruptive effects associated with over 70 years of displacement. Access to free primary health care, basic education, livelihood opportunities, relief and social services, shelter and environmental health are critical to ensuring that Palestine refugees have the fundamentals to overcome the multidimensional nature of poverty. Read more… more |
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UNRWA. for Palestine refugees |
UNRWA and the SDGs: SDG 1 No Poverty October 17, 2019 |
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Young Photographer Turns Her Passion into a Career |
UNRWA Community Based Centre literacy classes change lives September 9, 2018 |
This is Our Year! |
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Then and Now: Memories of a retired UNRWA doctor from Gaza |
UNRWA and the SDGs: SDG 3 Health and Well-Being |
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UNRWA microfinance loan brings blessings to female entrepreneur November 14, 2018 |
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The right to food is the most basic of human rights. UNRWA safeguards this right through the provision of cash assistance and basic food items to the most vulnerable Palestine refugees who would otherwise be unable to meet their food consumption needs. The Agency also provides emergency cash and food assistance in times of crisis to reduce the suffering of affected families... more |
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Since it began operations in 1950, UNRWA has educated over two and a half million refugee children under a programme recognised as a significant educational force in the Middle East. Quality education helps young Palestine refugees understand the world in which they live and promotes values of tolerance, cultural identity and gender equality. Through its education system, the Agency aims to ensure that Palestine refugee students develop their full potential and become confident, innovative, questioning, thoughtful and open-minded individuals who uphold human rights, are proud of their Palestinian identity and contribute positively to the development of society and the global community... more |
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Student principal giving refugees hope |
Peace and equality for all children around the world |
UNRWA TV organizes casting auditions for refugee students |
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UNRWA and UNESCO, Partners for the Education of Palestine Refugees November 22, 2017 |
Education brings hope |
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Palestine refugees face high levels of unemployment. Amongst young people, especially female youth, levels of joblessness are quite alarming. Gaza suffers one of the highest rates of unemployment in the world as a result of the blockade while in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the Israeli occupation and its entrenched system of access and movement restrictions continue to stifle economic growth, limiting Palestinian access to land, markets and livelihood opportunities. In Syria, the continuing conflict has devastated the economy, with dramatic consequences for all, including Palestine refugees... more |
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UNRWA microfinance loan brings blessings to female entrepreneur November 14, 2018 |
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Universal health coverage means that all people have access to the quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. At its heart is primary health care, which is about caring for people and helping them improve their health or maintain their well-being, rather than just treating a single disease or condition. UNRWA has been the main comprehensive primary health-care provider for Palestine refugees for some 70 years, while assisting the most vulnerable to access secondary and tertiary care. With 144 health centres and some 3,300 health staff across its five fields of operation, the Agency delivers over 8.5 million primary health care consultations per year. |
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UNRWA and the SDG's: Health and Well Being for Palestine refugees |
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WHEN I SEE A MOBILE CLINIC ... |
ELDERLY PALESTINE REFUGEE |
BUILDING RESILIENCE |
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UNRWA and UNESCO, Partners for the Education of Palestine Refugees November 22, 2017 |
UNRWA TV organizes casting auditions for refugee students |
Education brings hope in emergencies |
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UNRWA and SDG 5: Gender Equality UNRWA has embedded gender equality and empowerment across all its human development work since starting operations on the ground in 1950 and continues to do so today. In the last decade, the Agency has also taken significant steps to mainstream gender, gender-based violence and protection considerations into its emergency response. |
Gender Awareness Month videos
UNRWA has embedded gender equality and empowerment across all its human development work since starting operations on the ground in 1950 and continues to do so today. In the last decade, the Agency has also taken significant steps to mainstream gender, gender-based violence and protection considerations into its emergency response. This video is part of a series of television spots that address gender roles and advance the conversion of female empowerment.
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GENDER |
GENDER BULLETIN 100 |
MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY 2016-2021 March 8, 2018 |
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BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN: UNRWA TRAINS FEMALE STAFF TO BE SAFE IN THE FIELD |
UNRWA microfinance loan brings blessings to female entrepreneur |
NO CHALLENGE IS INSURMOUNTABLE: ALIA’S STORY ... |
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GENDER BULLETIN 99 |
A LIFE IN EXILE |
BOLD ENOUGH TO CREATE CHANGE March 13, 2017 |
