Gazans Depend on UNRWA for ‘Sheer Survival’, Warns Agency
January 31, 2025 – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has issued a warning that the lives of Gazans are dependent on its aid for “sheer survival.”
In a new article published today, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini highlighted the dire situation facing the 2.1 million Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip.
“For Gazans, UNRWA is not a luxury,” Lazzarini stated. “It is a lifeline. Without the food, healthcare, education, and other essential services we provide, they would simply not be able to survive.”
The article notes that Gaza has been under a strict Israeli blockade since 2007, which has severely restricted the movement of goods and people. As a result, the territory has faced chronic poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to basic services.
UNRWA has been providing assistance to Palestinian refugees in Gaza for over 70 years. The agency’s services include food distribution, healthcare, education, shelter, and social protection.
According to the article, UNRWA faces a funding shortfall of $400 million for 2025. If this funding gap is not met, it will severely impact the agency’s ability to provide life-saving services to Gazans.
“The international community has a moral and legal obligation to support UNRWA and the people of Gaza,” Lazzarini said. “We cannot turn our backs on them when they need us most.”
The article concludes by urging donors to step up and provide the necessary funding to ensure that UNRWA can continue to provide its essential services to the people of Gaza.
Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ insists UNRWA
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