The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that “the political mandate and support received by the UN agency to continue providing its services to refugees confirms that its services will not be terminated in the interests of other UN organizations.”

Agency spokeswoman Tamara Al-Rifai explained that “statements by UNRWA Commissioner General Philip Lazzarini, in which he had previously spoken of partnerships with other UN organizations, were not intended to outsource the Agency’s services to any other party, but rather to work on developing partnerships with other UN organizations to improve the quality of services provided to refugees

She emphasized that “the right of refugees to receive services included in UNRWA will not be affected even if another UN agency provides them on their behalf”, noting that “the last conference of donor countries confirmed that the agency will not be replaced by another”.

Al-Rifai stated: “The financial crisis that the agency is experiencing has been going on for ten years now as a result of political instability in some regions, some crises and wars, in addition to the global economic crisis. the pandemic exacerbated its severity, and then the military operation in Ukraine, forcing some countries to change aid priorities.

She stressed that “UNRWA enjoys global attention and strong support at the country level”, calling for “political support to be reflected in financial support so that the agency can provide its services to millions of refugees in all areas of its work.” operations.”