Australia resumes funding for UNRWA

On March 15, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that Australia will continue to fund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Aid for the Palestinian people. Photo: RNR

The announcement came nearly two months after Australia suspended funding activities after accusing some of its staff of participating in the Hamas attack on the Gaza Strip on October 7.

Ms Wong also pledged an additional 4 million AUD ($2.6 million) to UNICEF to provide emergency services in Gaza, and a C17 Globemaster aircraft to support humanitarian relief airdrops into Gaza.

Australia's move follows Sweden, the European Commission and Canada in restoring funding to UNRWA.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/australia-noi-lai-tai-tro-cho-unrwa-post730965.html