Statement by Christian Saunders, UNRWA Commissioner-General a.i. at the Meeting of the Advisory Commission (AdCom)
Amman Secretary-General, Director General, Excellencies, Distinguished Members of the Advisory Commission, [ In Arabic ] Good morning and best wishes for a happy Islamic (Hijri) new year. I am very… Official Statements Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Language English Topics: Statement by Christian Saunders UNRWA Commissioner-General a.i. at the Meeting of the Advisory Commission (AdCom) Press […]
UNRWA and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy sign agreement to boost Zakat and Islamic Giving for Palestine Refugees
UNRWA and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen UNRWA’s Islamic Giving and Zakat programmes. News Releases Monday, June 15, 2026 Language English Press Releases Contacts: Email Tags: Islamic Fiqh Academy Agreement Zakat Islamic Giving Palestine refugees Fiqh Show image: Yes AddThis: Background Information: UNRWA is the United Nations […]
Statement by the Commissioner-General ad interim of UNRWA, Christian Saunders
crisis category: Gaza Today, the Commissioner-General ad interim of UNRWA, Christian Saunders, took the decision to terminate the employment of 70 UNRWA staff members in Gaza with immediate effect. Official Statements Thursday, June 11, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Emergency Response Protection Topics: Statement by the Commissioner-General ad interim of UNRWA Christian Saunders UNRWA Field: […]
World Innovation and Creativity Day: Digital solutions behind UNRWA’s impact
In contexts marked by conflict, displacement and uncertainty, keeping services running depends not only on access and resources, but on systems that can adapt in real time. On 21 April, World… Features Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Language English Show image: Yes AddThis: Background Information: UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees […]
UNRWA Commissioner‑General ad interim concludes field visit to Syria, reaffirming commitment to Palestine Refugees
crisis category: Syria The Commissioner‑General ad interim of UNRWA, Mr. Christian Saunders, concluded a four‑day field visit to Syria, reaffirming the Agency’s steadfast commitment to Palestine Refugees and commending… News Releases Sunday, April 19, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Education Topics: UNRWA Commissioner‑General ad interim concludes field visit to Syria reaffirming commitment to Palestine Refugees […]
Italy and UNRWA launch €2 million project to restore schools and services in Yarmouk, Syria
crisis category: Syria UNRWA and Italy have launched a new €2 million initiative to retore access to inclusive education, protection for persons with disabilities as well as livelihood opportunities for Palestine Refugees… News Releases Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Education Health Relief & Social Services Emergency Response Topics: Italy and UNRWA launch […]
Message from the Commissioner-General to UNRWA staff
As my tenure as Commissioner-General comes to an end, I would like to express my immense gratitude for the privilege of serving alongside all of you, and my profound appreciation for the unwavering… Official Statements Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Emergency Response Protection Topics: Message from UNRWA Commissioner-General to the staff Press […]
Statement of Mr. Stephen Margetts, Director, Department of Legal Affairs, UNRWA
Thank you, your excellencies, for the opportunity to present to you this morning. On behalf of UNRWA, I want to thank you for your support of the Agency and its essential mandate, which remains… Official Statements Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Education Health Emergency Response Protection Topics: Statement of Mr. Stephen Margetts […]
Two years, two displacements: Basmala turns to UNRWA shelters in Lebanon once again
In the early hours of a restless night in September 2024, Basmala ran. “We were at home when the shelling suddenly started,” the 22-year-old recalls. War was closing in on Burj el-Barajneh Camp in… Features Monday, March 30, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Relief & Social Services Emergency Response Protection Topics: Two years two displacements: […]
UNRWA Commissioner-General on the West Bank: Violence by Israeli Settlers Continues Unabated
The fact that large groups of settlers storm Palestinian communities, brutalise residents and torch buildings is an outrage in itself. But what is worse is that these egregious acts are accompanied… Official Statements Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Language English UNRWA Program: Emergency Response Protection Topics: UNRWA Commissioner-General on the West Bank: Violence by Israeli settlers […]