Syria: UNRWA reaches near Yarmouk camp as typhoid outbreak hits Palestinian refugees
Aug 20, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Aug 20 (IBNS): The United Nations relief agency responsible for the welfare of Palestine refugees across the Middle East announced on Wednesday it has conducted its first humanitarian mission to Yalda, near the besieged Yarmouk camp in Syria, where six cases of typhoid have been confirmed.
Donors urged to meet critical funding shortfall faced by UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:48 pm
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.
Gaza: UN issues emergency appeal, begins airlift to meet urgent humanitarian needs
Jul 22, 2014, at 06:29 pm
New York, July 22 (IBNS) The United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees has issued an emergency appeal for $60 million to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza, including tens of thousands who have fled their homes in the wake of the current Israeli military offensive.