On 6 September 2022, a father stabbed his daughter inside one of the UNRWA schools in the Jabalia refugee camp, in northern Gaza Strip.
The girl is currently in hospital and her medical condition is stable. The school management took immediate action to report the attack and seek help.
The father is currently under arrest.
UNRWA is alarmed by this very disturbing attack and is following up on the student’s condition.
All forms of violence against children are unacceptable.
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Children, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Protection, Refugee camps, Security issues, Violence
Publication Date: 06/09/2022
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/statement-stabbing-girl-unrwa-school-gaza
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Children, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Protection, Refugee camps, Security issues, Violence
Publication Date: 06/09/2022
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/statement-stabbing-girl-unrwa-school-gaza