Rapports

Speech by UNRWA Commissioner-General Karen Koning AbuZayd New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Victoria University; 8 October, 2007 Thank you for that warm introduction. My sincere thanks also go to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and the United Nations Association…

The UN has appealed to the Dutch government for extra funding to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) will use the funding to buy…

Overview-Key Issues Update on Continued Closure of Gaza Crossings Access and Crossings Rafah and Karni crossings remain closed after more than threemonths. The movement of goods via Gaza border crossings significantly declined in September compared to previous months. The average of 106…

At approximately 03:00 on 18 September, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police entered 'Ein Beit el Ma (No.1) Refugee Camp west of Nablus city. The entire camp population of approximately 6,900 people was placed under complete curfew for…

'Ein Beit el Ma (No.1) Refugee Camp (Nablus) At approximately 03:00 on 18 September, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police entered 'Ein Beit Ma (No.1) Refugee Camp west of Nablus city. The entire camp population of approximately 6,900 people was…

The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates will help UNRWA distribute food parcels to Palestine refugees during the holy month of Ramadan. The UAE Red Crescent Society is donating USD 250,000 to ensure that refugees in camps,…

Muslim Aid is launching an appeal for the Palestinians in response to the hardship and challenges that they are facing in the Middle-East region. The economy of Palestine is now described as typical of a war-torn economy with a…

Deputy Commissioner General Filippo Grandi expressed UNRWA's gratitude on receiving a cheque for $ 60,000, the annual Polish contribution to the General Fund, from Mr. Piotr Puchta, Representative of the Republic of Poland to the Palestinian Authority. Mr. Grandi thanked…

Overview- Key Issues Continued closure of Gaza crossings The continued closure of the principle Gaza crossing points at Karni and Rafah have had a significant impact on the daily lives of Gaza's 1.4 million population. The closure has been effective since…

By decision of the Government of the Russian Federation, two EMERCOM planes brought a large consignment of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians to Amman on August 29. It is intended for the residents of the Gaza Strip. Russia had…