Informes

5 – 12 January 2016 | Issue 126 In December 2015, UNRWA launched its annual winterization campaign on social media under the hashtag #shareyourwarmth. The campaign, which continues until February 2016, aims to raise US$ 2 million…

Overview The humanitarian context of oPt is unique amongst today’s humanitarian crises and remains directly tied to the impact of occupation, now approaching its 50th year. While needs surged in Gaza since mid-2014 following a 51-day escalation…

As the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) today launches its US$ 817 million emergency appeals for Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), these contexts continue to experience the relentless effects of conflict, occupation…

Executive summary In 2015, Palestine refugees across the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) faced continued Israeli occupation, repeated violations of human rights and recurring escalations of hostilities. The latest upsurge in violence affected East Jerusalem and other parts…

The Kingdom of Belgium has made a generous contribution of EUR 2.45 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of the Agency’s services for…

UNRWA starts the beginning of the year 2016 with a reflection on 12 months of intensive efforts to provide Palestine refugees in Gaza with support and assistance. The year 2015 remained overshadowed by the aftermath of…

GRM update Through the GRM, a total of 124,400 tonnes of cement, 8,140 tonnes of rebar and 375,800 tonnes of aggregate entered Gaza, representing 25.4%,of total amount required for repair and reconstruction of the damaged housing stock.…

UNRWA was able to disburse approximately US$ 1.77 million in funding available for rental subsidies (US$ 1,694,600) and repair works of severely damaged shelters (US$ 70,068). The funds will reach a total of 7,443 refugee families…

Key messages The Israeli blockade of Gaza and the occupation in the West Bank have resulted in a protracted crisis with humanitarian consequences for the Palestinian population. The EU humanitarian assistance in Palestine is governed by International Humanitarian…

HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT The major drivers of humanitarian vulnerability in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) remained unchanged in 2015. The situation in the oPt is characterized by a protracted occupation, now approaching its 50th year, the systematic denial…