Swiss fund Palestinian refugee agency but with reservations
UNRWA aims to give Palestinian refugees access to education, healthcare and social services.
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The Swiss government has decided to continue its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). It has earmarked CHF20 million ($22 million) for its annual contribution to help humanitarian projects in the Middle East.
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However, the government limited the support to two years, instead of four years as before, to monitor management reforms by UNRWA.
“Switzerland supports the structural reform processes and management reforms initiated by UNRWA in 2019 to ensure its ability to fulfil its mandate and make efficient use of the funds it receives,” the government said on WednesdayExternal link.
The agency provides Palestinian refugees with access to education, healthcare and social services, but it has come in for criticism from donor nations in recent years.
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