5 December 2025
From Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General as posted on his official X account (previously known as Twitter)
I salute the overwhelming vote by the UN General Assembly to renew UNRWA’s mandate for three years.
It reflects the broad solidarity of people across the world with Palestine Refugees.
It is also an acknowledgement of the international community’s responsibility to support the humanitarian and human development needs of Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their decades-long plight.
The vote needs now to be translated into a genuine commitment and matching resources to ensure the mandate is fulfilled.
Document Type: Social media post, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Assistance, Refugees and displaced persons, UNRWA
Publication Date: 05/12/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-i-salute-overwhelming-vote-un-general
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Assistance, Refugees and displaced persons, UNRWA
Publication Date: 05/12/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-i-salute-overwhelming-vote-un-general