Does Israel contribute to UNRWA?
UNRWA was established in 1949 by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to provide relief to all refugees resulting from the 1948 conflict. It also provided relief to Jewish and Arab Palestine refugees inside the State of Israel following the 1948 conflict until the Israeli government took over responsibility for them in 1952.
Who is the biggest supporter of Palestine?
Since 1993 the European Commission and the EU member-states combined have been by far the largest aid contributor to the Palestinians. Arab League states have also been substantial donors, notably through budgetary support of the PNA during the Second Intifada.
What is the budget of the unhcr?
US$9.248 billion
UNHCR’s 2021 budget was initially approved at US$8.616 billion, but supplementary financial requirements for COVID-19, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Venezuela subsequently increased the total budget to US$9.248 billion.
Does the UK support UNRWA?
Historically, the UK has been a strong political and financial supporter of UNRWA and has consistently been amongst the top-five donors (3rd overall in 2020) providing predictable support through multiyear funding to the Agency’s core budget, as well as consistent support to the UNRWA Emergency Appeals.
What does the UNRWA programme budget consist of?
The UNRWA Programme Budget (General Fund), approved by the General Assembly for the 2020-2021 biennium, comprises recurrent staff and non-staff costs. In budgeting, UNRWA is guided by the strategic objectives and priorities outlined in its Medium Term Strategy 2016-21 (MTS).
How unpredictable is UNRWA’s funding?
The unpredictability and unsustainability of UNRWA’s funding has resulted in significantly more time being spent by senior management of the Agency just mobilizing the needed funding to avoid a suspension or cessation of operations. Finally, and just as importantly as any of the above, at a UNRWA PROGRAMME BUDGET FOR 2020 – 2021 32
What is UNRWA?
OVERALL ORIENTATION 1.1 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA or “the Agency”) was established – within the United Nations (UN) system as a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly by General Assembly resolution 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949 and became operational on 1 May 1950.
What is the budget shortfall for UNRWA 2019?
The Agency commenced 2019 with PB and EA cash shortfall projection of USD 211 million with additional minimum requirements of USD 250 million for projects. This level of shortfall is unprecedented in UNRWA’s 70 year history.