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UNRWA: Finance

Asked by Laurence TurnerLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 July 2024UIN 756

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will resume funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

As the Foreign Secretary announced on 19 July, UNRWA is absolutely central to humanitarian efforts on Gaza. It also plays a critical role in the wider region in providing essential services, including healthcare and education, to Palestinian refugees. The UK is committed to supporting UNRWA's lifesaving work, and will resume funding, releasing £21 million new funding for its work in Gaza and the region.

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