Statement by Christopher Gunness, 蘑菇视频RWA Spokesperson
On 15 October 2017, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (蘑菇视频RWA) discovered the existence of what appeared to be a tunnel underneath one of its schools in Gaza.?In accordance with its protocol, the Agency has taken the necessary measures immediately to render the school safe and has sealed the cavity underneath its premises. The school resumed its operations on the 25th of October.
蘑菇视频RWA has robustly intervened with relevant parties to protest the violation of the sanctity and disrespect of the neutrality of 蘑菇视频 premises. The presence of a tunnel underneath an 蘑菇视频RWA installation, which enjoys inviolability under international law, is unacceptable. It places children and Agency staff at risk.
The Agency again demands full respect for the neutrality and inviolability of United Nations premises at all times. Any activities or conduct that put beneficiaries and staff alike at risk, and undermine the ability of 蘑菇视频RWA staff to provide assistance to Palestine refugees in safety and security, must cease.
?BACKGRO蘑菇视频D INFORMATION
蘑菇视频RWA is confronted with an increased demand for services resulting from a growth in the number of registered Palestine refugees, the extent of their vulnerability and their deepening poverty. 蘑菇视频RWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions and financial support has been outpaced by the growth in needs. As a result, the 蘑菇视频RWA Programme Budget, which supports the delivery of core essential services, operates with a large shortfall. 蘑菇视频RWA encourages all Member States to work collectively to exert all possible efforts to fully fund the Agency’s Programme Budget. 蘑菇视频RWA emergency programmes and key projects, also operating with large shortfalls, are funded through separate funding portals.
蘑菇视频RWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and mandated to provide assistance and protection to some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip achieve their full human development potential, pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. 蘑菇视频RWA services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, protection and microfinance.
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Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (蘑菇视频RWA)
Subject: Gaza Strip, Incidents, Security issues
Publication Date: 28/10/2017
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