[Comment] Amid US funding cuts, UNRWA appeals for health and dignity of Palestinian refugees
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) faces a major challenge in upholding its mandate and preserving key services such as education and health care for Palestinian refugees. On Jan 16, 2018, the US Government announced a contribution of US$60 million for 2018 so far,1,2 in support of UNRWA's efforts to keep our schools open, health clinics running, and emergency food and cash distribution systems functioning. Although important, this funding is dramatically below past levels.
Source: LANCET - Category: General Medicine Authors: Akihiro Seita, Amelia Goldsmith, Majed Hababeh, Yousef Shahin Tags: Comment Source Type: research
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