UNRWA operations in support of hope and dignity for Palestine refugees continues

UNRWA is committed to fulfilling its mission in support of Palestine refugees, despite considerable challenges and pressures. Over the past 18 months, UNRWA and its entire staff have steered this proud and essential organization, serving 5.4 million Palestine refugees through the most unprecedented financial crisis in its near 70 years of history.

The Agency was able to close the unprecedented financial shortfall in 2018 (over 440 million USD) thanks to tremendous donor support and measures taken by the Agency. The successful outcome of its global mobilization was the result of decisive leadership, exemplary support by refugee-hosting countries and fantastic partners and donor countries.

“We will continue to act decisively to protect UNRWA services, including through opening our schools open on time for in late August/early September. We trust that our successful operations in support of hope and dignity for Palestine refugees will continue to earn us the support and trust of all our partners, including the member states of the UN General Assembly who have given UNRWA its mandate.”

Original source: UNRWA
Published on 01 August 2019