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UNRWA provides essential protection to 5.9 million registered Palestinian refugees, but unlike most UN agencies, it relies entirely on voluntary contributions. AFP
UNRWA provides essential protection to 5.9 million registered Palestinian refugees, but unlike most UN agencies, it relies entirely on voluntary contributions. AFP
UNRWA funding is needed now more than ever
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Dennis Francis
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Dennis Francis is President of the UN General Assembly
11 July, 2024