Latest UNRWA News

Israel’s New INGO Registration Measures Are a Grave Threat to Humanitarian Operations and International Law – 55 Organisations Say
‘Take Irreversible Action towards Implementing Two-State Solution’, Secretary-General Tells Member States at Security Council Debate
World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza
Grattan on Friday: Dutton says he could handle Donald Trump, but can any Australian PM?
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire didn’t resolve any deep-seated issues. Now, it appears to be shattered
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire failed to resolve many deep-seated issues. Now, it appears to be shattered
Elon Musk thinks the US should leave the UN – what if Trump does it?
Australia Must Support Palestinian Self-Determination and Facilitate Long-Term Peacebuilding in the Middle East
Albanese Government must condemn Trump’s latest attack on UNRWA & human rights
With Israeli Laws Set to Take Effect in 48 Hours, UN Palestine Refugee Agency Chief Warns Security Council of Risks to Gaza…
Secretary-General Urges Parties to ‘Make Good’ on Gaza Deal, Calls for Release of All Hostages, Permanent Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system
Oxfam Australia reaction to Australia’s vote on ceasefire in Gaza
As Security Council Meeting on Middle East Concludes, Regional Delegations Condemn Israel’s Aggression, Urge Adoption of Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war
There must be “due reckoning” for horrific violations, possible atrocity crimes in Gaza – UN Human Rights Chief
The NZ Super Fund has Israeli investments worth $35 million – could it divest?
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee – Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
Press Statement on United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA)
Save the Children Australia gravely concerned as Israeli government rules to restrict UNRWA, delivering a potential death sentence to even more Palestinian children
Wong must strongly condemn and sanction Israel after shocking UNRWA bill
Oxfam Reaction To Knesset Decision
Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Legislation Against UNRWA Under Consideration by the Israeli Knesset
Situation for civilians getting worse by the day: Middle East
UN experts call for end of violence and accountability after year of human loss and suffering and blatant disregard for international law: 7 October
Around 560 000 children vaccinated in first round of polio campaign in Gaza
31 Organisations Call On All UN Member States To Take Urgent Steps To Protect People Deprived Of Their Liberty Across Occupied Palestinian…
Australian Prime Minister Doorstop Interview – Sydney 6 August
Killing of Hind Rajab and her family – a war crime too many, warn experts: Gaza
Renewed wave of deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza must stop – UN Human Rights Office
UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories concludes field mission
Additional aid funding for Gaza is necessary but Government needs to do far more
ActionAid Statement on the Atrocious Attack in West Rafah
Aotearoa must follow in the footsteps of countries recognising Palestinian statehood
UN experts: Relief agency UNRWA targeted politically over partiality claims, funding must resume
Rafah residents call on the world to act
Gaza Education System Devastated by Recent Conflict, Satellite Assessment Reveals
Greens support Gaza solidarity encampment at Sydney University, call on universities to divest from Israel
UNRWA Independent Review confirms Israel allegations baseless, Greens call on government to make formal apology and increase funding
Australia has stepped up to prevent famine before and should do so again in Gaza
Pacific and Gaza focus of UN talks
Greens condemn Israel’s deliberate & continued campaign of attacking aid workers & aid agencies
People in northern Gaza forced to survive on 245 calories a day, less than a can of beans – Oxfam
People in northern Gaza forced to survive on 245 calories a day, less than a can of beans
Shameful silence from Labor as Israel tells the UN it will block food convoys to North Gaza, as Greens demand action
Halt the war now to save children from dying of imminent famine, UN Committee warns: Gaza
Oxfam Australia reaction to Australian Government’s reinstatement of funding to UNRWA