The Gaza Strip: Fighting to Preserve the Dreams of Youth Despite Disillusionment.
The Deir Al-Balah Preparatory School, which is one of over 700 schools managed by UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, has very little open space in its yard or classrooms. The previously used sports and play area is…
Guterres asserts that the only way to achieve a fair and lasting peace is through a Two-State solution.
In his speech at the yearly meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the leader of the United Nations expressed strong worry about the escalation of violence and distress, especially after the…
The battle against corruption is hindered by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
A prominent corruption watchdog declared on Tuesday that worldwide attempts to address corruption in the public sector are slowing down or even regressing in certain areas due to ongoing conflicts and ineffective legal systems. Transparency International’s yearly report, based in…
In the midst of a funding crisis for UNWRA, desperate individuals in Gaza are searching through trucks in hopes of finding food.
Even with constant Israeli attacks in response to Hamas’ actions on October 7th, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel and over 250 hostages, UNRWA remains committed to delivering essential aid to the 2 million civilians in Gaza. According…
Possible rewording: Reduction of funds for UN agency in Gaza may have immediate impact.
During the Noon Briefing at Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that although we are actively addressing these concerns, it is important for the humanitarian efforts to continue. He stated that the civilians in Gaza…
There is no replacement for the vital work done by UNRWA in Gaza, according to the Senior Humanitarian Coordinator.
Sigrid Kaag, the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, stated to reporters outside the Security Council Chamber in New York that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) cannot be replaced or substituted due to its immense capacity,…
The United Nations Secretary-General will hold a meeting with donors of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as prominent charitable organizations urge for ongoing backing.
According to Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the leader of the United Nations (UN) also had a meeting with the leader of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), which is the top investigative entity within the UN, during the regular Noon…
The United Nations humanitarian officials warn that there is a severe shortage of food in Gaza and it is not enough to meet the needs of the population.
“There is simply not enough food,” UNRWA tweeted on social platform X, formerly Twitter, with photographs from another city slightly further north, Deir-al-Balah, showing people queuing “in the rain and cold” for relief supplies. According to the most recent update…
The United Nations leader is calling on countries to undo the suspension of funding for UNRWA.
On Sunday, the leader of the United Nations stated that the Organization is quickly addressing the highly concerning accusations that multiple UNRWA employees were connected to the terror attacks in southern Israel on October 7th. The Office of Internal Oversight…
The Field: A Narrative of an Aid Worker’s Struggle to Survive in Gaza.
Shelters provided for individuals displaced in the south of Gaza. When the conflict started on October 7th, Hala, a mother of four, experienced a sudden and significant change in her daily life. This was also the case for over two…