Funding Shortages Limiting UN Ability to Aid Palestinian Refugees

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees has urged the international community to bridge a $103 million budget deficit, saying any further funding shortfall would continue to undermine its ability to provide services to those in need.

“Without more generous funding, UNRWA[UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] will continue to be limited in its capacity to adequately…