Organisation: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Elaine Loughlin: As a small nation, Ireland has 'stood up' for Palestinians and peace

Over the past seven months, thousands have taken to the streets on a regular basis protesting the horrific bombardment of the Gaza Strip

Wed, 22 May, 2024

President Higgins urges countries to reinstate funding for UN's Palestinian agency

President Michael D Higgins also repeated calls for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza and for the release of all Israeli hostages

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Gazans just want human rights and to live with dignity

Re Gaza, I am mindful of the authoritative words of John Ging, the UNWRA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) representative.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Refugee crises - We need to do so very much more

The bitter civil war in Syria has forced more than 2m people to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring countries. The conflict’s death toll has reached something around 130,000 souls already.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Church of Ireland gives cash to embattled Gaza hospital

The Church of Ireland has donated €25,000 to help a hospital at breaking point in embattled Gaza with an influx of patients as the Israeli offensive against Hamas continues.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2009