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Sweden and Canada Save the Day: Funding Resumes for UNRWA

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Breaking news: Canada and Sweden come to the rescue, resuming funding for UNRWA amidst a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Find out more here!

In a heroic move, Sweden and Canada have decided to resume funding for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. This decision comes at a crucial time as the agency faced explosive allegations regarding the involvement of some staff in the October 7 attack. The first payment of $20 million from Sweden will be disbursed after receiving assurances from UNRWA regarding checks on spending and personnel. Meanwhile, Canadian Minister for International Development Ahmed Hussen emphasized the urgent need for assistance to Palestinian civilians facing the threat of mass starvation.

UNRWA chief, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed hope for the agency's future, stating that funding will likely be restored within the next few weeks. Despite facing challenges and donor countries pulling funding due to allegations, Lazzarini remains cautiously optimistic about the agency's financial prospects. The UN agency, deemed 'at risk of death' after the suspension of contributions, is now seeing a glimmer of hope with the support from Sweden and Canada.

In a related development, Canada and Sweden's decision to resume funding for UNRWA follows a period of pause triggered by accusations of UNRWA staff's involvement in the October 7 attack. The resumption of aid demonstrates these countries' commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza amidst escalating tensions and crises. The reestablishment of funding reflects a crucial step in ensuring that vital assistance reaches Palestinian refugees in need.

As the situation in Gaza remains dire, international aid and support are essential to address the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian civilians. The collaboration between Sweden and Canada in funding UNRWA underscores the importance of global solidarity in times of crisis. Together, these nations are contributing to the stability and well-being of those impacted by conflict and displacement.

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UNRWA: Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN agency for ... (BBC News)

The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.

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Canada and Sweden resume UNRWA aid funding (The Washington Post)

Sweden and Canada are resuming funding to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, weeks after the embattled agency faced explosive allegations of ties ...

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Canada, Sweden resume UNRWA funding after pause over terror ... (The Times of Israel)

Ottawa says UN Palestinian refugee agency 'plays vital role in Gaza,' vows to continue treating accusations some employees were involved in Oct. 7 attack ...

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Sweden resumes aid to UNRWA as Israel steps up Gaza attacks (Aljazeera.com)

First payment of $20m to be disbursed after Sweden gets assurances of the UNRWA's checks on spending and personnel.

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Canada resumes funding to UNRWA amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza (DAWN.com)

Canadian Minister for International Development Ahmed Hussen cites urgent need for assistance to Palestinian civilians at risk of mass starvation.

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UNRWA chief says agency 'at risk of death' after donor pull funding (Ynetnews)

Philippe Lazzarini 'cautiously optimistic' funding will be restored 'within the next few weeks' after suspension of contributions due to allegations ...

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UNRWA: Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN Palestinian ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The countries were among those pausing funding after Israel accused its staff of being involved in Hamas attack.

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Canada, Sweden resume UNRWA aid funding for Palestinians (THE WEEK)

Sweden and Canada said they will resume aid payments to UNRWA, UN agency for Palestinian refugees after it suspended the funds over the agency's staff ...

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UNRWA chief believes donors will soon fund organization (The Jerusalem Post)

The UN Palestinian refugee agency has been criticized for its link to terror on October 7, resulting in donor countries pulling funding - but donations may ...

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Canada resumes funding to UNRWA amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza (DAWN.com)

Canadian Minister for International Development Ahmed Hussen cites urgent need for assistance to Palestinian civilians at risk of mass starvation.

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UNRWA chief 'cautiously optimistic' some donors will resume ... (Reuters)

The head of the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency said he was cautiously optimistic some donors would start funding it again within weeks, warning it was "at ...

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Bande de Gaza | Israël dénonce la reprise de l'aide à l'UNRWA par ... (La Presse)

Le gouvernement israélien a accusé samedi le Canada et la Suède de faire une « sérieuse erreur » en reprenant leur aide à l'agence de l'ONU pour les ...

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'Respond to Urgent Needs' - Canada to Resume Funding for UNRWA (Palestine Chronicle)

Canada announced on Friday that it is resuming support to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after a decision to ...

Le Canada et la Suède reprennent leur financement à l'UNRWA (Anadolu Agency)

Ces deux pays à l'instar d'une quinzaine d'autres avaient suspendu leurs financements à l'agence onusienne, il y a un mois. - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Le Canada et la Suède annoncent reprendre le financement de l ... (The Times of Israël)

Une quinzaine de pays, notamment les États-Unis, la Grande-Bretagne, l'Allemagne et le Japon, ont suspendu leur financement de l'UNRWA fin janvier.

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Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel ... (Common Dreams)

"The work that UNWRA does cannot be overstated," said Canadian lawmaker Salma Zahid. "It will save lives as we have seen the visuals of children dying of ...

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LILLEY: Trudeau needs to explain funding UNRWA to Canadian ... (Toronto Sun)

In 2017, Justin Trudeau defended resuming funding for UNRWA saying it would get aid where it is needed without “creating negative consequences for Israel or ...

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UNRWA Chief 'Cautiously Optimistic' Donors Will Return (Voice of America)

An independent review of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has been launched.

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Israël dénonce la reprise de l'aide à l'UNRWA par le Canada et la ... (Le Devoir)

L'agence onusienne emploie quelque 30 000 personnes dans les territoires palestiniens occupés par Israël (dont 13 000 dans la bande de Gaza), au Liban, en ...

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Le Canada et la Suède reprennent leur financement de l'UNRWA (L'Orient-Le Jour)

Ottawa annonce également s'associer à la Jordanie et au Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) pour effectuer des livraisons aériennes d'aide humanitaire à ...

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