Pierre Krähenbühl
@PKraehenbuehl
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After my visit 2
#Gaza
hospital today, beyond politics & ideology, 1 question remained: how can world tolerate this?
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Palestinian children are not statistics. Behind every death and injury there is a story and destiny to be respected.
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Gaza bleeds. The shock & alarm at number of Palestinians killed & injured is profound. Never since 2014 Gaza conflict had so many civilian lives been lost in the Strip. World cannot turn its back on so much suffering. This concerns us all!
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Today I announced that schools will open on time for 526’000 Palestine refugee girls & boys in West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon & Syria. Despite our grave financial challenges, it is vital to protect the right to education of
@UNRWA
students.
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Children, women and men killed & injured as they slept in place where they should have been safe and protected. They were not. Intolerable.
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This is 6th time one of our
@UNRWA
schools has been struck. Our staff leading int'l response are being killed. This is a breaking point.
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Unexpected honor to greet
#Egypt
&
#LiverpoolFC
footballer
@MoSalah
today as we were about to board respective flights. He is such an inspiration to youth in the region and far beyond!
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Grateful to all who attended this evening's event in Geneva and to Mohammed Assaf for his performance!
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Important visit to
#Gaza
in aftermath of weeks of protests & appalling consequences of events that followed. Truly believe that much of world completely underestimates extent of disaster in human terms. 117 people were killed and over 13’000 injured including many children.
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We have moved beyond realm of humanitarian action alone. Are now in the realm of accountability and the need for action to end the carnage.
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After months of a remarkable global mobilization, I informed
@UNRWA
Advisory Commission this week that we brought this year’s staggering shortfall of $446 M down to $21 M. Our heartfelt respect & recognition goes to hosts and donors who showed such exemplary generosity & trust.
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Sincerest appreciation to FM
@konotaromp
for co-chairing the NY Ministerial mtg on
@UNRWA
. Japan has been a consistently generous partner of ours and Minister Kono has shown steadfast commitment to our humanitarian work in this critical year.
@MofaJapan_en
@JapanMissionUN
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I strongly condemn Israeli Rafah strike, only four days after dead & injured civilians were last carried out from a UN Gaza installation.
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Outstanding news from an outstanding partner! Thank you
@margotwallstrom
@UlrikaModeer
Annika Söder
@SweMFA
@SwedenUN
@SwedeninJERU
@SwedeninEU
@MikaelLindvall
for great trust in
@UNRWA
education work for 500’000 students, in health care and emergency services. Deeply encouraged.
Sweden has just disbursed 58.5 MUSD to
@UNRWA
for its important work to support Palestinian refugees in these challenging times. The world community has a responsability
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My deepest appreciation goes to Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Sweden, Turkey, Japan & Germany, as well as High Rep & VP of European Union for co-chairing remarkable Ministerial meeting in NY. This major event helped mobilize over $120 M in support of
@UNRWA
& Palestine refugees.
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In countless
#Gaza
homes families are mourning & trying to recover from the shock of so many lives lost & people injured. Amidst the devastation & pain, they need more than sympathy, they need recognition of their humanity, dignity and rights.
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Very important milestone in Doha. Signed $50 M agreement in support of
@UNRWA
education progr. w/ DG of Qatar Fund for Development, K. Al-Kuwari, in presence of FM
@MBA_AlThani_
& Envoy Al-Mureikhi. Grateful to Qatar for confirming generous pledge made at recent Rome Conference.
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Just arrived in
#Gaza
to launch
@UNRWA
ambitious global fundraising campaign
#DignityIsPriceless
to ensure we overcome unprecedented crisis created by dramatic US funding reduction. Will join
@UNRWA
students for launch from one of our schools.
#fundUNRWA
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Determined to do everything in our power to keep services running. Schools and clinics will remain open as we seek new funding alliances and prepare to launch an ambitious global campaign in days to come. The dignity of millions of refugees & regional stability are at stake.
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Very special honor to open the 2018-19
@UNRWA
school year in Jalazone, West Bank. A moment to celebrate the right to education, courage of our students & determination of our education staff. A moment to deeply thank donors for immense support in enabling schools to open on time.
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With its generous donation of $50 M, Saudi Arabia has made major contribution to the global mobilization that reduced
@UNRWA
historic shortfall from $446 M to current level of $21 M. Very grateful to KSA &
@KSRelief_EN
for support to our core education & health services.
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Have always refused anonymity in death & suffering. Here are the names of the 7
@UNRWA
students killed: Husain 14 years old, Alla 16, Mohamad 14, Jamal 16, Iz Al Deen 15, Wesal 15, Sadi Said 16. Dehumanizing an entire community will bring no peace to the region.
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Of the many acts of solidarity w/ Palestine refugees over past year, the $1 Million donation by
#Afghanistan
is one of the most inspiring of all. For this historic gesture of great dignity from a country facing so many challenges, we are forever grateful
@mfa_afghanistan
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Already profoundly marked by years of Israeli blockade, the population of
#Gaza
has now reached breaking point. The violence must end.
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I call on all my 30’000 colleagues in
@UNRWA
to continue serving Palestine Refugees with same energy and determination. Internal solidarity and cohesion are crucial. We will do everything to protect staff. We will face this crisis with resolve and creativity.
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#PopeFrancis
during his meeting moments ago with Palestine refugee youth from
#Dheisheh
Camp.
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At this hour medical staff battling to save lives in hospitals & clinics throughout
#Gaza
. Treating patients with grave and often appalling injuries. Medical stocks are at breaking point. These tragedies are further aggravating extreme psychosocial conditions in the Strip.
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Excellent news from the UK! Deep appreciation for additional funding announced by
@AlistairBurtUK
today. I value trust placed in
@UNRWA
& support to our education & health care services for Palestine refugees. Partnership w/
@DFID_UK
is of critical importance.
@PennyMordaunt
New UK aid package to meet immediate needs of Palestinians through
@UNRWA
announced by
@alistairburtUK
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How can it possibly be? Another Israeli strike, in immediate vicinity of
@UNRWA
school in Rafah, kills & injures many in & outside building.
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Deeply moving visit to
#Gaza
. Population faces unbearable hardship, isolation, unemployment, lack of opportunities & denial of rights.
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70% of Gaza population are Palestine refugees. There are many refugees among the dead and injured, including young boys and girls, students of
@UNRWA
schools. The injured and their families are deeply traumatized, adding even more hardship to already extreme conditions.
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If you are looking for an inspirational speaker, meet Karim, 13. Was recently elected President of
@UNRWA
central student parliament representing 500’000 girls & boys. So much determination. His call to all
@UNRWA
students to engage in
#DignityIsPriceless
campaign was powerful!
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Briefing tonight at
@UNRWA
ops room in Gaza, by colleagues leading response 2 massive humanitarian crisis here.
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My special wishes for a Happy 2018 go to the 525’000 students in
@UNRWA
schools in Near East. Anyone in search of inspiration should meet these outstanding girls & boys. May we match their determination, courage & passion with resolute action to preserve their right to education!
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I condemn this callous shelling of our
#Gaza
school in the strongest possible terms and call for an immediate investigation.
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Real Madrid legends
@ButraguenoRM
&
@aarbeloa17
invited
@UNRWA
students Hanan & Hatem for extraordinary visit of
#Bernab
éu stadium. Thank you sincerely for such a generous and inspiring welcome!
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I wish to pay special tribute to SG
@antonioguterres
for his determined leadership & advocacy in support of
@UNRWA
and Palestine refugees. Deeply grateful for his trust.
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Deeply grateful to
@antonioguterres
for his visit today to Baqa’a Camp in Jordan, in solidarity w/ Palestine refugees. UNSG’s dialog w/
@UNRWA
students was both impressive & moving. Confirmed that we will do everything to protect education & other services.
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Displaced people in
#Gaza
, like all civilians, must be protected from attacks. The killing and devastation must end.
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After such loss of life and devastation, return to preexisting conditions under blockade inconceivable.
#Gaza
needs new paradigm, needs hope
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I warmly welcome announcement by
@mclaudebibeau
. This multi-year funding in support of
@UNRWA
humanitarian & development work for Palestine refugees is highly valued & of great importance. Proud to partner with
#Canada
.
I am announcing that Canada will provide multi-year funding to Palestinian refugees to the UN Agency
@UNRWA
+ Canadian NGO
@RightToPlayCAN
.
This new funding is urgently needed + it will protect the human dignity of millions of Palestinian refugees.
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More people were injured in 7 days of protests than during the entire 51 days of the 2014 Gaza conflict. 12’000 people were wounded during the last war, already a terrible number. Now a staggering 13’000 were injured, including approx 3’500 by live ammunition.
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I warmly thank the State of
#Qatar
for its remarkable and generous announcement of $50 M made at the Rome Conference. This is a very significant contribution to our efforts to overcome
@UNRWA
funding crisis. We are deeply grateful for the decision and for the partnership.
#Qatar
announced 2day 50 Million Dollars contribution at the
@UNRWA
Extraordinary Meeting held in Rome as an immediate response to the UNSG
@antonioguterres
calls to meet the emergency need of the Palestinian people.
#DignityIsPriceless
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Aya Abbas deserves deepest respect & recognition. She exemplifies the remarkable dedication of Palestine refugee students, notably girls, in the pursuit of learning & achievement. This is why
@UNRWA
perseveres. In the face of so much adversity Aya’s courage inspires us all!
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So proud to hear Islam’s statement at the launch of
#DignityIsPriceless
campaign in Gaza today. She called for ongoing access to education. As student parliamentarian she exemplifies the strength and commitment of female students in our schools.
#fundUNRWA
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Very important & rewarding mtg w/ King Abdullah II of Jordan. Dialog on sit of Palestine Refugees & UNRWA’s acute financial crisis. Thanked His Majesty for robust commitment to
@UNRWA
mandate & outstanding Jordanian leadership on recent Rome Conf. Vital & valued partnership.
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Coming days after shelling of
@UNRWA
school in Jabalia, today's dramatic incident provokes shock & disbelief. Civilians feel safe nowhere.
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It will be a pleasure to join
@antonioguterres
during his official mtgs today in Jordan. Grateful that the UNSG will take time to focus on the situation of Palestine refugees and engage in dialogue with
@UNRWA
students and women in the community. His support is crucial.
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Beautiful evening in Ramallah at end of 5-day visit to West Bank by 100
@UNRWA
students f/ Gaza. For 90% first time ever out of Strip.
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Very pleased to sign additional funding agreement of $5.4 M w/ Japan’s Amb. T. Okubo for food assistance in Gaza. Wish to pay tribute to Japan for outstanding generosity & trust. Leadership of FM
@konotaromp
in support of
@UNRWA
at
#UNGA
,
#CEAPAD
and other fora is exemplary.
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Excellent visit to Lebanon. Important to have seen again crucial education, health and social work carried out by my
@UNRWA
colleagues in Ein El Hilweh & Rashidieh camps. We will increase our advocacy for the right to work for Palestine refugees in Lebanon. Horizons are needed.
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An emotional day for all
@UNRWA
staff, for students & Palestine Refugees.
#DignityIsPriceless
got off to a great start. Thank you all for the strong interest, solidarity & passion. We need your support in spreading the msg far & wide: we stand for rights & hope.
#fundUNRWA
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Great day in Beirut! Attended first-ever session of newly created Central
@UNRWA
Student Parliament, w/ Palestine Refugee students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank & Gaza. Elected by & representing 515’000 students. Unique exercise in youth participation and engagement.
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My heartfelt sympathy 2 the affected families in
#Gaza
. Children have lost parents and parents r burying their children. Unimaginable pain.
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Once again Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan leading the effort in support of
@UNRWA
and its services. Genuine thanks to
@AymanHsafadi
for his essential role in bringing about the positive result in New York.
A big thank you
#kuwait
#EU
@FedericaMog
#Germany
#Irland
#Norway
#France
for new financial pledges they announced to
#UNRWA
at the conference I had the honor of opening in the presence of
#UNSG
@antonioguterres
, president of
#UNGA
,
@PKraehenbuehl
in attendance.$120m new pledges
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I can say with confidence that never before has there been a more powerful expression of high-level political support to
@UNRWA
mandate & services than today in Rome. Special appreciation goes to FMs of Sweden, Jordan & Egypt and all the countries & instituions in attendance.
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Thank you dear Karim for your message & for leading the
@UNRWA
Student parliament. Opening the schools on time is indeed a moment of celebration and pride. Today, I will open the UNRWA school year in Jordan, at a ceremony in Wehdat Camp. Wish all
@UNRWA
students success!
Watch Karim's message for UNRWA students on behalf of UNRWA Student Parliament on the occasion of going
#Back2School
#ProtectEducation
#ForPalestineRefugees
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In important mtg, I thanked Spanish FM
@JosepBorrellF
for remarkable increase of Spain’s contribution to
@UNRWA
and expressed hope that new funding level could be preserved. Underlined importance of our work in education and conveyed my deep appreciation for Spain’s trust.
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Deep respect for my colleagues who reached delicate areas of Damascus to deliver aid to civilians who fled Yarmouk.
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Great honor to join
@hrhprincesshaya
for opening of 2018
@dihad
in
#Dubai
today. Princess Haya’s humanitarian spirit & commitment to
@UNRWA
are deeply valued & a source of inspiration.
#DignityIsPriceless
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We are very grateful for Sweden’s determined and generous commitment. Look forward to working together to sustain collective mobilization in support of key
@UNRWA
services during upcoming
#UNGA
in NY
@SwedenUN
@OlofBSkoog
We are fully committed to supporting
@UNRWA
at this critical juncture.
We expect the international community to step up support in light of unprecedented shortfall to avoid regional instability & violent radicalisation.
~
@OlofBSkoog
at
#UNSC
#Palestine
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Very proud of Karim & Rahaf for representing half million
@UNRWA
students with eloquence & passion. Must protect their right to education.
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Today sending out an urgent call to the world to help save Gaza’s health system from collapse & seriously boost
@UNRWA
ability to provide follow-up care to patients released from hospitals, as well urgently needed mental health & psychosocial care.
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At recent Ministerial mtg in NY, Kuwait announced extraordinary contribution of $42 M to
@UNRWA
bringing its total 2018 support to $50 M. Deeply grateful to DPM & FM Al-Sabah for his participation and to Kuwait for this immense generosity.
@MOFAKuwait_en
@KuwaitMissionUN
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On the occasion of
#EidAlAdha
I convey heartfelt wishes to
@UNRWA
staff & Palestine Refugees. May this celebration be marked by hope and sharing. May we stand together in these demanding times, inspired by values of solidarity and dignity.
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Deep appreciation for leadership of
@antonioguterres
in raising attention about the critical need to preserve education and other services to Palestine refugees
#DignityIsPriceless
"Millions of Palestine refugees are counting on us to relieve their suffering & to help them to build a better future." --
@antonioguterres
. Support
@UNRWA
's work
#ForPalestineRefugees
➡️
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We call on Israeli spokespersons to ensure accuracy of the news before going public with such false and damaging statements.
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200'000 displaced people now in 82
@UNRWA
schools. If you think it sounds orderly, think again. If you think it is sustainable think again.
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During dialogue w/
@antonioguterres
Gaza students called for preservation of access to education and human rights program.
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Bloodshed in Yarmouk appalling. Credibility of int'l system tested. World political, religious & other leaders must act 2
#SaveYarmouk
RT
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I was deeply touched by huge interest & concern for
@UNRWA
in Japan. Spoke this evening at Sophia University about importance of protecting Palestine refugee rights. Audience raised kites in solidarity w/
@UNRWA
students.
#DignityIsPriceless
#fundUNRWA
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Very grateful for renewed opportunity to meet w/ UAE’s Minister of State
@AnwarGargash
during
#MSC2019
. Expressed deep appreciation for UAE’s dynamic and constant support to
@UNRWA
, in particular its education & health-care work for Palestine refugees. Vital partnership.
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I warmly welcome today’s announcement by the United Arab Emirates of a $50 M contribution to UNRWA. At time of acute crisis, this expression of trust & support is invaluable. My sincere thanks go to the UAE leadership for this remarkable & generous decision
@OFMUAE
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Began day in Jerusalem, then launched
#DignityIsPriceless
campaign in Gaza w/ outstanding
@UNRWA
students, before briefing UNHQ press corps from Amman. Now flying to Tokyo at the start of an important visit to Japan. Palestine Refugees deserve respect. Vital to
#FundUNRWA
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Only surprising thing about events unfolding in Washington: that people are surprised. After 4 years of divisive rule, incitement, harassment, lies by Trump team, what were people expecting? Let no one - in particular not the many enablers - say “we had not seen this coming”!
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Very honored to meet Aya Abbas, highest performing 9th grader in Syria. So proud of her achievement which symbolizes attachment of Palestine refugees to education & the extraordinary perseverance of a young girl born in Yarmouk, displaced by war & who thrives in her studies!
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Excellent mtg w/ Japan’s Foreign Minister T. Kono. Discussed plight of Palestine Refugees. I thanked FM for Japan’s remarkable partnership. Grateful for his positive consideration of additional support in light of
@UNRWA
unprecedented financial crisis.
#DignityisPriceless
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Important milestone at Rome Conference when India announced significant increase of its annual contribution to
@UNRWA
from $1.25 M to $5 M. Highly welcome decision reflects increased dialogue & growing partnership. Genuine appreciation for trust.
@AkbaruddinIndia
@IndiaUNNewYork
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Extraordinary event in
#Gaza
to launch our
#DignityIsPriceless
campaign. Surrounded by students Karim, Islam and hundreds more, I called on world to stand w/ us to keep our proud schools open &
#fundUNRWA
now!
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Eid Mubarak to Palestine Refugees &
@UNRWA
staff. To students in our schools, my very best wishes and respect for your strength and courage.
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Launched
@UNRWA
2019 global appeals in Geneva and called on donor community to sustain the remarkable levels of support achieved in 2018. Crucial to preserving education for 530’000 students, as well as health-care, emergency and other vital services for Palestine refugees.
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Great to see Batoul again. Young Palestine refugee f/ Syria, who fled to Lebanon. Despite tragedies, studies so hard. An inspiration to all.
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Such irresponsible allegations are very disturbing and create a climate that is hostile towards humanitarian agencies and their staff.
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Important visit to Saudi Arabia. Joined
@antonioguterres
during his meeting with HRH King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh. UN SG expressed sincere appreciation for Kingdom’s decision to contribute $50 M to
@UNRWA
as announced at Arab Summit.
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