UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Published purpose

This grant represents Canada’s long-term institutional support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. UNRWA uses these funds, along with other donors’ funding, to support its mandate. UNRWA’s mandate is to provide assistance and protection to Palestinian refugees in Gaza Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. As the only United Nations Agency mandated to provide assistance to Palestinian refugees, UNRWA delivers basic education, health and social services, and humanitarian assistance to over five million people. Canada’s support to UNRWA contributes to ensuring that the essential needs of Palestinian refugees are met, builds upon Canada’s longstanding commitment to Palestinians, and supports Canada’s commitment to the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians.