“No other entity can replace UNRWA’s function” – Bond reaction to Israel banning UNRWA
In reaction to Israel’s parliament voting to pass legislation banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond, the UK network for NGOs, said:
The UK government needs to urgently work with allies to dissuade Israel from implementing a proposed ban on UNRWA operations. Cutting off vital services for Palestinian refugees will have a catastrophic humanitarian impact and undermine international commitments to human rights. The UK must advocate for UNRWA’s ability to continue its critical work and the protection of Palestinian communities under international law – no other entity can replace UNRWA’s function.
ENDS.
Notes for editors
- Many of Bond’s member organisations are actively working in the region providing humanitarian assistance to civilians.
- Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. Bond unites and supports a diverse network of over 350 civil society organisations from across the UK, and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.
- For further information, please contact Jess Salter, Media Adviser at Bond at [email protected] or call 07392972411.
