Project profile — Support to UNRWA’s work on the humanitarian principle of neutrality



Overview 

CA-3-P015571001
$1,000,000
UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (41130)
2025-03-07 - 2026-03-01
Operational
Global Affairs Canada
EGM Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Magh

Country / region 

• Palestine (25.00%)
• Jordan (25.00%)
• Lebanon (25.00%)
• Syria (25.00%)

Sector 

• Disaster Prevention And Preparedness: Multi-hazard response preparedness (74020) (100.00%)

Policy marker 

• Gender equality (significant objective)

Description 

This project supports United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East’s (UNRWA’s) Action Plan in implementing the Colonna Report’s 50 recommendations. Implementing the recommendations will enhance UNRWA's neutrality mechanisms in eight areas, including: engagement with donors, governance, management and internal oversight structures, staff and behaviour, installations, education, staff unions, and strengthened partnerships with UN agencies.

Expected results 

The expected outcomes of this project include: improved UNRWA neutrality mechanisms through effective implementation of the Colonna report recommendations.

Results achieved 

N/A

Budget and spending 


Original budget $0
Planned disbursement $0
Transactions
Country percentages by sector
Type of finance Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Collaboration type Bilateral
Type of aid Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
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