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.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Giordania Libano Siria |
Istruzione Governance Sanità Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Primary education
Gestione delle finanze pubbliche Assistenza sanitaria primaria Assistenza materiale |
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 11’000’000
|
- Agenzia delle Nazioni Unite per il soccorso e l'occupazione dei profughi palestinesi nel Vicino Oriente
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE ISTRUZIONE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
SALUTE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Istruzione primaria
Gestione delle finanze pubbliche
Infrastruttura per i servizi sanitari di base
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Temi trasversali Prevenzione delle crisi
Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo generale
Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F06962
| Area di competenza | 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. |
| Priorità strategiche della Svizzera e dell'organizazione e loro coerenza | 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. |
| Risultati dell'impegno dell'organizzazione nella fase precedente |
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. |
| Risultati dell'impegno svizzero nella fase precedente |
• 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. |
| Effetti a medio termine ottenuti dall'attuale impegno dell'organizzazione |
• 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) |
| Effetti a medio termine ottenuti dall'attuale impegno svizzero | • Switzerland continues to engage with UNRWA to ensure recommendations of the Colonna report are fully implemented. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 11’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 11’000’000 Budget dell'organizzazione CHF 748’000’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 306’691’140 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 426’776’000 |
| Posizione della Svizzera nella graduatoria dei maggiori donatori |
23rd donor overall in 2024. |
| Donatori |
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. |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
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. |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 49 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) Fase 48 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 (Completed) Fase 46 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) Fase 45 01.01.2016 - 31.01.2017 (Completed) Fase 44 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |
