{"id":327,"date":"2022-03-21T14:17:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T14:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomat.ie\/?p=327"},"modified":"2022-03-21T14:17:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T14:17:42","slug":"minister-coveney-announces-funding-of-e6-million-to-un-agency-for-palestine-refugees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomat.ie\/index.php\/2022\/03\/21\/minister-coveney-announces-funding-of-e6-million-to-un-agency-for-palestine-refugees\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Coveney announces funding of \u20ac6 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"left\">The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. today announced a contribution of \u20ac6 million by Ireland to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<div>\nThis funding will assist UNRWA in addressing the humanitarian and development needs of 5.7 million Palestine refugees across UNRWA\u2019s five fields of operation in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing the contribution, Minister Simon Coveney T.D. said:<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cGenerations of Palestinian families have grown-up in refugee camps, living in poverty and facing incredible hardships. The work of UNRWA is a lifeline for millions of Palestinians. It provides critical services, such as healthcare, education, humanitarian relief and social services. Ireland is proud to be a committed partner of UNRWA. This funding will allow Palestinian families to continue to access services they so desperately need.<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. added:<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cIt is so important that Ireland continues to stand firmly behind UNRWA and the critical work they do for Palestinian refugees. Ireland\u2019s funding will support the delivery of essential services to over 5.7 million Palestine refugees. I want to pay tribute to UNRWA\u2019s dedicated staff, who continue to operate in exceptionally difficult circumstances. Without their dedication, millions of Palestinians would not have access to education, healthcare and other supports. Ireland is proud to play its role in ensuring these vital services can be provided for Palestinian refugees.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Note To Editors<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are 5.7 million Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.<\/li>\n<li>\u20ac5 million of Ireland\u2019s 2022 support is core funding for UNRWA\u2019s 2022 Programme Budget, of which \u20ac1 million is for use in Lebanon. A further \u20ac1 million will be allocated to UNRWA\u2019s Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal.<\/li>\n<li>UNRWA\u2019s Programme Budget is used to provide essential services for Palestine refugees in the fields of health, education, microfinance, infrastructure and camp improvement, protection, relief and social services across its five areas of operation.<\/li>\n<li>UNRWA\u2019s Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal addresses the basic humanitarian needs of Palestine refugees affected by the conflict in Syria. Palestine refugees have been disproportionately affected by this conflict, with an estimated 438,000 UNRWA-registered refugees remaining inside the country, of which almost one third are children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. today announced a contribution of \u20ac6 million by Ireland to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). 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