UNRWA Contribution 2025
UNRWA contributes to stability in the Middle East. It provides access to basic services (health, education), relief and social protection, as well as humanitarian assistance for 5.9 million Palestine refugees in the region. Switzerland’s contribution for 2025 is earmarked for the organisation’s programmes in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. It also supports UNRWA’s ongoing implementation of the recommendations of the Colonna report. The contribution is based on the Federal Council’s decision of 21 May 2025.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jordanie Liban Syrie |
Education Gouvernance Santé Aide d'urgence et protection
Enseignement primaire
Gestion des finances publiques Système de santé primaire Assistance matérielle |
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 11’000’000
|
- Office de secours et de travaux des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés de Palestine dans le Proche-Orient
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE EDUCATION
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
SANTE
INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Enseignement primaire
Gestion des finances publiques
Soins et services de santé de base
Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Thème transversal Prévention des crises
Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution de base
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F06962
| Domaine de compétences | UNRWA was established in 1949 with a temporary mandate by UN General Assembly to respond to the needs of Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), until a durable and just solution is found to their plight. |
| Priorités stratégiques de la Suisse et de l'organisation et leur cohérence | UNRWA is a priority multilateral organisation according to the Strategy on International Cooperation 2025-2028 (IC Strategy). This contribution is in line with the decision of the Federal Council of 21 May 2025, which was consulted with the Foreign Affairs Committees on 10 June and 1 July 2025. |
| Résultats de l'engagement déployé à ce jour par l'organisation |
Programme Budget 2023 • Medical services provided to 3.1 Mio refugees per year. The health reform and increased use of e-health potential has improved quality of care, efficiency and cost effectiveness. • Over 540,000 students attended more than 710 schools. The education reform has improved learning and drop-out rates. • 340’000 refugees were supported by a social safety net (food and cash/e-vouchers). • Protection assistance extended across all fields of UNRWA operation with a notable emphasis on advocacy and the mainstreaming of protection standards within service delivery. • Management reforms were implemented to increase transparency and accountability, notably strengthening of the Division of Internal Oversight Services. Emergency appeal for the Gaza Strip in 2024 • Nearly 76,000 metric tons of flour, 384,725 WFP food parcels and 332,891 UNRWA food parcels distributed, reaching up to 1.9 Mio individuals (90% of the population). • More than 7 Mio consultations at health centres and shelters. |
| Résultats de l'engagement déployé à ce jour par la Suisse |
• Switzerland identified and supported key management initiatives, such as strengthening of internal oversight and enhanced transparency of procurement processes. • Switzerland’s financial (complemented by support through human resources) contributed to enabling internal reforms in programmes (for example strengthening of the Protection division and Gender aspects). • Due to the ongoing conflict, changing needs and the international and domestic political context, Switzerland readjusted its contribution in 2024 from CHF 20 million to CHF 10 million with a focus on life-saving activities in the Gaza Strip. |
| Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de l'organisation |
• Palestine refugees are protected through the realization of their rights under international law, lead healthy lives, complete inclusive and equitable quality basic education. (Objective 1, 2, 3 Strategic Plan) • Palestine refugees have improved livelihood opportunities. (Objective 4 Strategic Plan) • UNRWA’s mandate is implemented effectively and responsibly. (Objective 7 Strategic Plan) |
| Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de la Suisse | • Switzerland continues to engage with UNRWA to ensure recommendations of the Colonna report are fully implemented. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 11’000’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 11’000’000 Budget de l'Organisation CHF 748’000’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 306’691’140 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 426’776’000 |
| Donateur d'ordre |
23rd donor overall in 2024. |
| Donateurs |
30 Members and 4 Observers of the Advisory Commission, incl. host countries. The top five donors in 2024 were Germany, EU, USA, UK and Norway. |
| Coordination avec autres projets et acteurs |
Switzerland actively seeks coordination with other donors to UNRWA and host countries. As an active member of the AdCom and SubCom, Switzerland exerts influence, in particular on reform processes including the implementation of the recommendations of the Colonna report. |
| Phases du projet | Phase 49 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Phase en cours) Phase 48 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 (Completed) Phase 46 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) Phase 45 01.01.2016 - 31.01.2017 (Completed) Phase 44 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |
