31 March 2026

In anticipation of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini¡¯s end of term on 30 June 2026, the United Nations Secretary-General has designated Christian Saunders, Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, as Officer-in-Charge of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA from 1 April to 30 June 2026 and Acting Commissioner-General of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA from 1 July 2026, until further notice.

The Secretary-General extends his utmost gratitude to Mr. Lazzarini for his tireless commitment and outstanding dedication to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA and the well-being of Palestine refugees, reiterating his profound support and appreciation to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA staff for the crucial work performed in the areas of health, education and humanitarian assistance under extremely difficult conditions.

The Secretary-General re-iterates that it is critical that Member States and other partners remain committed to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA and the services it provides in a volatile region.

 

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