UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, James Kariuki, has said that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare to Palestine refugees.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Kariuki said:
“The UK remains a strong supporter of UNRWA and its vital work. UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare to Palestine refugees. These services are essential for maintaining stability and preventing further conflict in the region.”
Kariuki also called on all parties to respect the neutrality and impartiality of UNRWA staff and facilities.
“UNRWA staff and facilities must be allowed to operate safely and without hindrance. Attacks on UNRWA staff and facilities are unacceptable and must stop,” he said.
The UK’s statement comes at a time when UNRWA is facing a severe funding crisis. The agency has warned that it may have to cut essential services if it does not receive additional funding soon.
The UK is one of the largest donors to UNRWA. In 2023, the UK provided £39 million to the agency.
Background
UNRWA was established in 1949 to provide assistance to Palestine refugees displaced by the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The agency provides a range of services to Palestine refugees, including education, healthcare, relief and social services.
UNRWA is funded by voluntary contributions from UN member states. In recent years, the agency has faced a severe funding crisis due to a decrease in donations from some major donors.
The UK has been a long-standing supporter of UNRWA. The UK is one of the agency’s largest donors and has consistently called for other countries to increase their funding to UNRWA.
UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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