UNRWA

United Nations agency to support Palestinian refugees

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA's mandate encompasses Palestinians who fled or were expelled during the Nakba, the 1948 Palestine War, and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2019, more than 5.6 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.

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EU foreign policy chief compares Gaza destruction with German cities in WWII UNRWA’s commissioner general says attacks on the agency’s reputation were intended to strip Palestinians of refugee status, a day after independent report found Israel still hadn’t provided any.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:16Published 5 days ago

'Neutrality' issues found at UNRWA, but no terrorism proof, says review Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published 5 days ago

UPDATE 3-Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published 5 days ago

Report finds robust measures to ensure 'neutrality' in place at UNRWA, but issues persist Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:17Published 6 days ago

Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals as UNRWA says barred from aid deliveries Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:02Published on March 25, 2024

UNRWA head says ongoing conflict in Gaza is a 'war against children' Philippe Lazzarini says more children have been killed in four months of war in Gaza than in four years of wars worldwide. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on March 15, 2024

Biden Administration Seeks Permanent Halt on Funding of UNRWA for Gazans \| Oneindia News The United States weighs a permanent halt on funding to UNRWA due to congressional opposition, despite acknowledging its vital humanitarian role. Funding was suspended after Israel's allegations of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:42Published on March 13, 2024

Sweden and Canada resume funding UN agency for Palestinian refugees Sweden and Canada will resume aid payments to UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 10, 2024

Israel-Hamas war: Sea route for Gaza aid gains momentum, Canada to restore UNRWA funding All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 9, 2024

Head of UNRWA seeks UN General Assembly support as Israel escalates its criticism Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:53Published on March 5, 2024

'According to UNRWA's chief, the organisation is now functioning hand to mouth' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:02Published on March 5, 2024

EU to continue funding UNRWA as it probes alleged staff involvement in Oct 7 attacks The European Commission will continue to fund the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as probes continue into the alleged involvement of 12 staff members in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published on March 1, 2024

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UNRWA chief refuses to bow to Israeli calls for him to quit role The head of UNRWA, the UN's embattled agency for helping Palestinian refugees, has said that he won't accede to Israeli calls for him to step down. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024
What's the UNRWA scandal all about? The UK and the US are among more than 10 countries that have suspended funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024
UN agency chief 'shocked' as UK and others pause funding over claims staff involved in Hamas attack The head of the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) has said the decision by nine countries to pause funding for the aid agency is "shocking". Sky News - Published on January 27, 2024

India's 'generous gesture' will help continue lifesaving services towards Palestine Refugees: UNRWA India's "generous gesture" will help the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) continue its lifesaving services for Palestinian refugees, the UN agency said on Friday,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023