insert_link World UNRWA chief warns of collapse without urgent funding The head of the main UN Agency responsible for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, UNRWA has issued a stark warning that it will crumble unless funding is found quickly. UNRWA Commission-General, Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday that an entire generation could be lost. todayJune 25, 2024 5
insert_link World Hostilities escalate in Gaza affecting aid delivery to Rafah Hostilities across Gaza continued on Wednesday fueling already alarming aid-access problems. According to the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, it has become too dangerous to deliver help to the southern city of Rafah. UNWRA spokesperson Louise Wateridge with an update. todayMay 23, 2024 20
insert_link World UNRWA report into the organization’s neutrality released A U.N report on a review of the world body's humanitarian organisation, UNRWA has found it has robust frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality. The review of the organisation was initiated by the Secretary General following allegations by Israel that several UNRWA staff had been involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs has more. todayApril 23, 2024 10
insert_link World United Nations staff killed in northern Gaza In northern Gaza, nearly 200 people were killed and injured following attacks this weekend on the UN-run Al-Fakoura school. According to Adnan Abu Hasna, a spokesperson for the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UN employees have also lost their lives in these incidents. todayNovember 20, 2023 14
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.