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Japan denotes US$ 20.2M to support UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
The Government of Japan donated US$ 20.2 million in three contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Of these funds, more than US$ 1.6 million will help the condition of core services – including healthcare and education – while more than US$ 15 million will fund vital services to Palestine refugees in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Syria, and Lebanon via the Agency’s Emergency Appeals.
Moreover, the Government of Japan has given US$ 3.3 million for resumed lifesaving in-kind food operations and healthcare services for Palestine refugees in Gaza, amidst deteriorating economic and social conditions.
“I am very happy to announce that the Government of Japan has decided to contribute over US$ 20 million in support of UNRWA operations. These contributions represent our determined commitment and solidarity to Palestine refugees at a time when the region continues to experience serious humanitarian crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ambassador Mr. Masayuki Magoshi, Representative of Japan to Palestine.
Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, stated, “On behalf of UNRWA, I would like to thank the Government of Japan for its continuing generous support for Palestinian refugees during an exceptionally challenging period. The Government of Japan has been exemplary in its support of the Agency and Palestine refugees. I deeply appreciate this very generous support to a vulnerable refugee community in the region.”
The Government of Japan is a devoted donor to UNRWA, having supported the Agency since 1953. In 2021, the Government of Japan was the 5th largest contributor to the Agency. It is thanks to the ongoing support of donors like Japan that UNRWA continues to supply lifesaving humanitarian services to Palestine refugees.
