“I thought it was my duty to convey a very strong message of gratitude and support.
As I said this morning,?our objective today was clear:? to come?together to?mobilize political and financial support for the vital work of UNRWA?—?an agency that?is not only a lifeline for millions of Palestine refugees, but also critical for regional stability.
I want to thank?all of?the donors for stepping up at a critical time and reaffirming solidarity with?the?Palestine refugees.
The?amounts pledged today?will help ensure that UNRWA continues to deliver on its humanitarian mandate, while also meeting some of the most critical?Sustainable?Development?Goals to ensure?that truly?no?one?is left behind.
Today?represents an important step?—?but?much more is needed.
We must continue to make every effort to?guarantee?strong and predictable UNRWA?financing?at a time of instability,?volatility?and great vulnerability for Palestine refugees?and?for?the Middle East.?Thank you.”
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Country: Jordan, Sweden
Subject: Assistance, Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 23/06/2020
URL source: /sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2020-06-23/secretary-generals-remarks-press-conference-unrwa-pledging-conference