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UNRWA ‘committed to staying and delivering’ despite ban due to come into effect
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In a matter of days, UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees may be forced to end its crucial, life-saving operations in Gaza and The West Bank.
Legislation passed by the Israeli Government, due to come into effect at the end of the month, would make it impossible for UNRWA to continue operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Juliette Touma, the UNRWA Director of Communications, told Conor Lennon from UN News that despite the threat hanging over the agency, her colleagues on the ground remain dedicated to providing essential services in both Gaza and the West Bank.
104 episodes
Manage episode 462319991 series 2829213
In a matter of days, UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees may be forced to end its crucial, life-saving operations in Gaza and The West Bank.
Legislation passed by the Israeli Government, due to come into effect at the end of the month, would make it impossible for UNRWA to continue operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Juliette Touma, the UNRWA Director of Communications, told Conor Lennon from UN News that despite the threat hanging over the agency, her colleagues on the ground remain dedicated to providing essential services in both Gaza and the West Bank.
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1 The situation in Gaza remains catastrophic for children: UNICEF 7:36

1 Temporary ceasefires must become long-term, says top officer leading Middle East truce mission 10:26

1 ‘Delivery at scale’ needed for Middle East recovery 16:19

1 An Afghan dreamer: From robotics champion to advocate for girls’ education 9:08

1 Israel-Palestine: ‘Anything is better than what’s happening now’ 19:22

1 In an AI-enabled world, what is education for? 5:28

1 Denial of human dignity in conflict, a ‘moral failure’: Red Cross chief 5:19

1 ‘Nightmare scenario’, as Israel UNRWA ban takes effect 14:49

1 Middle East: Food aid more important than ever 8:18

1 'They did miraculous things': The aid workers who helped Jews escape Nazi-occupied Europe 19:01

1 Eastern DR Congo becoming increasingly unsafe, warns UNHCR lead in Goma 5:11

1 West Bank: OHCHR deeply concerned over uptick in violence against children 8:59

1 Migrant discrimination can be overcome, says ‘Cabrini’ film star Cristiana Dell’Anna 8:45

1 Eastern DRC conflict escalates, forcing thousands to flee 3:55

1 UNRWA ‘committed to staying and delivering’ despite ban due to come into effect 5:51

1 Syrian refugees ‘want to ensure that they feel safe if they went back’ 8:44

1 Ethiopia: Education helping save devastated children of Tigray 8:28

1 ‘Alone we are one drop, together we are an ocean,’ says 8-year-old climate activist 4:14

1 ‘In one word, it’s catastrophic’: Syria’s humanitarian response at a standstill 5:31

1 Haiti’s crisis: ‘Parents have no answer when their children say, I’m hungry’ 10:44

1 Protecting human rights is key to ending the AIDS pandemic: UN report 10:07

1 ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel leaders, Hamas commander - what does this mean? 10:05

1 Human Rights Council President striving for consensus amid global challenges 11:26

1 War in Sudan is being fought over the bodies of women, says top rights investigator 7:27

1 Israel-Palestine: Outgoing UN envoy remains hopeful for peace and a two-State solution 18:54

1 Independent rights expert urges stronger, coordinated actions against Myanmar junta 12:55

1 Lack of awareness, one of the ‘biggest challenges in antimicrobial resistance’ 10:00

1 Explosive hazards pose grave danger to children in Gaza amid future recovery 10:13

1 Lebanon crisis highlights trauma of Syrian refugees forced to flee – again 9:28

1 Iran: Transparency, women’s rights and the right to life 6:35

1 UN Syria crimes investigators ready to gather evidence in the country ‘within days’ 14:39

1 Syrians wish for ‘a future with fundamental freedoms’ 7:27

1 ‘New era’ of climate-fuelled wildfires requires greater focus on prevention 8:58

1 Syria: Unexploded ordnance is biggest threat to children, warns UNICEF 6:51

1 The more discussions around fact-checking, ‘the better for freedom of expression’ 5:49

1 Syrians look ‘to move from the darkness to the light’, deputy UN envoy says 15:47

1 Lifesaving cholera vaccine campaign begins in Syria’s Al Hol camps 9:24

1 Gaming industry faces growing security concerns: UN experts 10:54

1 Syria’s displaced millions need international support if they’re to return home: UNICEF 6:33

1 Restoring safety and rebuilding are key priorities for Syria: Senior rights investigator 11:09

1 Horror continues in Gaza, as another UN school is hit 8:13

1 Satellite image analysis helps safeguard cultural heritage under fire 9:04

1 Unity critical to a successful political transition in Syria: Humanitarian Coordinator 18:11

1 Devastation in Gaza is ‘absolutely staggering’ 6:20

1 $250 million needed to support WFP’s operations in Syria 5:42

1 Northern Gaza: Thousands of children at ‘great risk’ without full course of polio vaccinations 10:48

1 Torture makes ‘likelihood of peace more and more remote’, UN expert says 14:02

1 Alignment of AI in education with human rights frameworks is key 20:11

1 World court must maintain autonomy amid global divide 13:49

1 Children of Lebanon need peace, stresses UNICEF official 8:17

1 Rights defenders integral to achieving sustainable development, UN expert says 14:28

1 Azerbaijan all set to host world’s top climate change forum 7:14

1 Lebanon: The challenge of helping 1.2 million people uprooted by war 4:05

1 ‘Political parties must look at the human rights framework’: Türk 15:14

1 Lebanon: Vital that the UN flag keeps flying in the region 7:28

1 My food business got a boost from the UN, says Ghanaian entrepreneur 11:44

1 Southern Africa hunger crisis: No one is spared, warns UN World Food Programme 7:03

1 Only lack of access can stop vital polio campaign in Gaza: UNICEF 10:27

1 We can’t vaccinate children while bombs are falling, says UN aid agency 9:09

1 Lebanon: ‘Deliberate attacks’ on peacekeepers also violate international law 7:58

1 ‘Imagining future generations’: Summit of the Future advisor 6:36

1 Ukraine’s youth looking to forge a ‘better future’ 6:49

1 Haiti facing ‘cataclysmic’ human rights situation 7:32

1 Lebanon crisis: UN health agency ‘committed’ to offering support 8:42

1 Myanmar: Intensified conflict leaves 3.3 million displaced 8:26

1 UNICEF working to avert education ‘time bomb’ in Yemen 8:16

1 Haiti: Successive crises limit time for recovery of vulnerable farming households 9:32

1 Agricultural assistance is key to feed hungry people in war zones: FAO 8:13

1 IOM seeks $13.3 million to scale up response in Yemen 12:40

1 ‘Work to be done’ to ensure Haiti security support mission can make progress 8:13

1 Mine action amid third decade of conflict in DR Congo 5:53

1 Countries must be ‘very ambitious’ ahead of COP29 5:05

1 Myanmar: Civilians caught in the middle, as fighting intensifies 10:18

1 South Sudan mission chief ‘confident’ country will have a stable and democratic future 12:12

1 Better due diligence in banking crucial to curb financing for mercenaries 12:53

1 Safe spaces in Afghanistan, essential for women’s lives: UN Habitat 9:09

1 ‘Western governments are not serious about imposing real sanctions’: Russian opposition leader 14:30

1 ‘Housing needs to be protected as a human right’: UN expert 7:47

1 Women and youth are key to urban development: World Bank 8:28

1 Youth-led initiatives support urban development 10:53

1 UN aid teams ready to resume polio vaccination in Gaza’s shattered north 10:02

1 Lebanon’s pregnant women and girls face growing risks in shelters, warns UN agency 9:31

1 ‘Do not forget Afghanistan’: Independent rights expert 16:50

1 Ukraine: Use of torture by Russia constitutes ‘crime against humanity’: Independent expert 16:01

1 Israel has ‘concerted policy to destroy Gaza healthcare system’: Independent UN report 9:35

1 ‘Risk is changing very quickly’, says UN disaster risk reduction chief 8:56

1 UN responds to the ‘dramatic, catastrophic humanitarian emergency’ in Lebanon 10:23

1 Growth in online child sexual exploitation and abuse must be urgently addressed 18:23

1 Sudan: Intense fighting in Darfur ‘a crisis for children’ 10:50

1 Women’s voices, essential for peace: Head of UN mission in DR Congo 14:53

1 UN explores pathway to safe and inclusive AI 14:35

1 UNESCO aims to tackle global education crisis sparked by rising violence 7:18

1 Scores of children killed as devastating floods and landslides hit Nepal 5:22

1 UNFPA chief: Why should a woman die during childbirth for lack of resources? 12:04

1 Time to break down barriers to education funding: Gordon Brown 11:56

1 ‘Nuclear energy safety is a priority’: IAEA chief 10:48


1 Antimicrobial resistance could increase in conflict areas: WHO 8:05

1 Shuttered classrooms in Gaza mean a ‘lost generation’, warns UNRWA chief 11:03

1 Middle East crisis: Panic, fear and chaos in Lebanese villages and homes as Israeli strikes hit 6:54
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