Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering: UNRWA

Dec 21, 2024

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has expressed disappointment over Sweden's decision to stop funding the agency in 2025, describing it as detrimental to Palestinian refugees...

Italy to resume UNRWA funding amid worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza

May 25, 2024

Italy has announced that it will restore the funding for the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) months after it suspended aid to...

Japan announces to resume UNRWA funding following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Mar 29, 2024

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo on Thursday to discuss ways the agency could enhance its transparency and...

Countries halt funding to UNRWA over complicity in October 7 massacre

Jan 28, 2024

The US and a number of other countries suspended funding for a UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees after it fired a number of employees...

Canada, Sweden resume UNRWA funding after pause over terror allegations against staff

Mar 09, 2024

In a statement on Friday, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen said the government is "resuming its funding to UNRWA so more can...

Sweden ends UNRWA funding amid controversy over Hamas ties, October 7 atrocities

Dec 20, 2024

Sweden has officially ceased its financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa announced...