Palestinian Refugees and Challenges of UNRWA Funding

 “This is a time when UNRWA is facing its most serious financial crisis ever.”

Pierre Krahenbuhl, UNRWA Commissioner-General

Thursday 17th September 2015

1630 – 1800

Room XXIV

This side event will facilitate discussion on the financial challenges facing UNRWA, the effects of these challenges on UNRWA’s ability to protect and assist the Palestinian refugees. The repercussions on Palestinian refugees and why the right of return remains immensely important as a solution to the Palestinian refugee problem.

Moderator:

Mr. Guillaume Charron, Monitoring Expert, Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)

Panellists:

 Ms. Elena Mancusi-Materi, Senior Liaison Officer at UNRWA - Brussels

Mr. Martin Lejeune, Independent Journalist, Germany

Mr. Sameh Habeeb, Head of Media / PR, The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC)

Light refreshments will be served.

For additional information please contact us at:[email protected].