UNRWA jobs at risk amid funding gap
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) is facing a serious financial crisis that threatens its ability to provide vital services to more than six million Palestinian refugees, including health, education, and aid. The funding shortfall for 2026 is estimated at around $100 million after the agency implemented austerity measures, such as reducing service hours and cutting staff salaries. However, these measures are no longer sufficient, raising concerns about the potential dismissal of a large number of employees, which could jeopardize the continuity of essential programs and services, especially in areas like Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The spokesperson for the Palestinian Popular Conference called on donors to increase funding and warned against placing the burden of the crisis on employees, emphasizing that layoffs could adversely affect the future of the agency and the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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