Unwra

UNRWA lays off hundreds of employees, triggering protests

Several employees fainted when they heard they had lost their jobs. One worker poured gasoline over his body and tried to set himself on fire before he was stopped by his co-workers.

Sweden, Jordan and Egypt planning conference to boost support for UNRWA

The conference will take place on March 15 in Rome.

UNRWA warns against 'catastrophic' outcome if US ends Palestinian aid

In a rare moment Israel gains UN win

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon looks at a turbulent year with some hope.

UN-funded textbook promotes false Israel, Zionist history - report

The book is specifically funded by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA. The White House slashed all United States funding of UNWRA over the summer.

UNRWA: 90% of Palestinian refugees in Syria need emergency assistance

Prior to the war the number was only six percent.

Doha Forum gives Tehran platform to navigate post-ISIS world

With 800 participants from 70 countries and 100 speakers, the forum was important and a symbolic gathering.

UN Palestinian aid agency gets cash injection after Trump cuts

Eleven countries have agreed to advance their donations to finance UNRWA programs in coming months.

Haley takes PA to task after 'hateful' comments by Abbas

"We’re not going to reward bad behavior," said the US envoy to the UN, referring to cut in funding to refugee aid group.

UNWRA: What will be the repercussions of Trump's funding cuts?

UNRWA spends one-third of all the resources donated to refugees internationally. Per-capita annual support for a Palestinian refugee is more than twice the amount of support allocated by the UNHCR.