East Jerusalem 20 July 2022 The Government of Japan will contribute US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for critical food... Press Releases Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Language English UNRWA Program: Emergency ResponsePress Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiTags: Japancontributionemergenciesfood assistanceShow image: AddThis: Background Information: UNRWA is confronted with an increased demand for services resulting from a growth in the number of registered Palestine refugees, the extent of their vulnerability and their deepening poverty. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions and financial support has been outpaced by the growth in needs. As a result, the UNRWA programme budget, which supports the delivery of core essential services, operates with a large shortfall. UNRWA encourages all Member States to work collectively to exert all possible efforts to fully fund the Agency’s programme ...
