UN agency condemns Israel's closures in Hebron as 'collective punishment'
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief agency charged with the well-being of Palestinian refugees has said that a closure imposed by Israeli authorities in Hebron district is creating serious challenges for humanitarian access, including the delivery of medical supplies, the removal of refuse, and the daily movement of the agency's staff working inside refugee camp.
New York, May 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights committee has completed its annual evaluation of the situation affecting millions of people living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, during which representations were made by civil society organizations, UN representatives and Palestinian officials on a wide range of issues affecting the Palestinian and Syrian people in territories occupied by Israel.
Humanitarian operations to support Palestinian refugees continue near Syrian capital – UN agency
New York, May 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following intense fighting between armed groups inside Yarmouk camp, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that it has been able to continue its humanitarian operations in Yalda, near Damascus, since Monday.
Donors urged to meet critical funding shortfall faced by UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): Voicing concern over the financial situation confronting the United Nations agency assisting Palestine refugees, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called on all donors to urgently ensure adequate and sustainable financing for vital services as soon as possible.