The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a critical funding crisis after the United States and nine of its allies suspended financial support. This suspension comes at a time when the agency's role is deemed crucial for providing essential services such as shelter, food, education, and medical aid to over 2 million displaced Gazans. U.S. representatives Adam Smith and Barbara Lee have called for the continuation of UNRWA's lifesaving work, despite allegations against it, citing the growing desperation of Gazans and the indispensability of UNRWA as a partner in aid distribution. The UN Relief Chief highlighted the dependency of Gaza's aid operations on UNRWA's functionality, which handles distribution, warehouses, and logistics. A live discussion with Special Rapporteur Francesk Albs is scheduled to address the ramifications of the funding suspension at a most calamitous moment for Gazans. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has suggested replacing UNRWA with other organizations, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Oxfam America has highlighted the severe impact the funding pause will have on Gaza's humanitarian situation, urging donors to restore funds and strengthen the accountability of all partners.
The U.S. decision to temporarily pause funding for UNRWA will dramatically weaken the backbone of the humanitarian response for 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza. Civilians are in crisis in Gaza. Donors must restore funds for @UNRWA. https://t.co/OgnZjBGPy5
What is UNRWA? Why was it defunded by the US? What are the implications? Join us live Today at 4pm EST with Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs to discuss the dire “RAMIFICATIONS OF UNRWA’S FUNDING SUSPENSION,” with @4Bassam. Gaza in Context: A Collaborative Teach-In Series — with…
What is UNRWA? Why was it defunded by the US? What are the implications? Join us live Today at 4pm EST with Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs to discuss the dire “RAMIFICATIONS OF UNRWA’S FUNDING SUSPENSION,” with @4Bassam. Gaza in Context: A Collaborative Teach-In Series — (4…
🚨🇮🇱🇵🇸NETANYAHU: WE MUST REPLACE UNRWA "It is time to begin the process of replacing UNRWA with other organizations that are not tainted by supporting terrorism." UNRWA provides shelter, food, education, and medical aid to over 2 million displaced Gazans. Funding has been… https://t.co/TPdJoahQz2 https://t.co/GV41xFldyM
Don't miss this crucial episode of Gaza in Context happening tomorrow, featuring UN Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs discussing the ramifications of several countries' decision to withdraw UNRWA funding. Watch live via the link tomorrow at 4:00 PM EST: https://t.co/xURCBfKYeh
Join us live tomorrow with Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs to discuss the dire “RAMIFICATIONS OF UNRWA’S FUNDING SUSPENSION,” with @4Bassam. The U.S. and 9 of its allies suspended funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, at a most calamitous moment for Gazans. A Gaza… https://t.co/cPZorkn1pF
Join us live tomorrow with Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs to discuss the dire “RAMIFICATIONS OF UNRWA’S FUNDING SUSPENSION,” with @4Bassam. The U.S. and 9 of its allies suspended funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, at a most disastrous moment for Gazans. A Gaza…
In a briefing before the Security Council, @UNReliefChief calls for resumed UNRWA funding, noting that the entire aid operation in Gaza “is dependent on UNRWA being adequately funded and operational,” as it handles distribution, warehouses, logistics, etc. https://t.co/hRnKQHVNoT
The plight of Gazans grows more desperate by the day and @UNRWA is an indispensable partner in getting life-saving aid to them. We must continue to support their important work while working to strengthen the accountability of all of our partners.
Funding for @UNRWA must be maintained to reduce the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. The allegations against UNRWA should be thoroughly investigated, but during this time of crisis, the agency must be able to continue their lifesaving work. https://t.co/Tuzn9k8JfG https://t.co/3hzkOQGFQt