UNRWA committed to implement independent review recommendations

The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, on Tuesday reiterated that he welcomed the recommendations of a much-awaited report on its efforts to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of serious breaches when they arise.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/04/1148916

Independent review panel releases final report on UNRWA

22 Apr 2024

An independent panel released its much-awaited report on Monday about the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), providing 50 recommendations and noting that Israeli authorities have yet to provide proof of their claims that UN staff are involved with terrorist organisations.

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UNRWA to investigate allegations ‘several’ staffers played role in 7 October attacks

UNRWA to investigate allegations ‘several’ staffers played role in 7 October attacks

26 Jan 2024

Secretary-General António Guterres has asked the head of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, to “swiftly” investigate “extremely serious allegations” that several agency staffers were involved in the 7 October terror attacks in southern Israel.

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Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

27 Jan 2024

The head of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Saturday that some countries’ decisions to halt funding will jeopardize its lifesaving programmes, urging them to reconsider.