GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has pledged US$150,000 to the United Nations Reduction and Works Company for Palestine Refugees within the Close to East (UNRWA), says it’s prone to shut down operations by the tip of February amid a suspension of funding by Western international locations.
“Guyana’s contribution to UNRWA aligns with our appeals for a extra strong worldwide response to the continuing scenario within the Gaza Strip and the safety of civilians impacted by the continuing battle,” the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation mentioned in a press release.
Guyana mentioned that as an elected member of the United Nations Safety Council, it helps a ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian assist into Gaza.
At the very least 18 international locations, together with the European Union, have suspended their funding for the UNRWA based mostly on Israel’s allegations that 12 of its employees had been concerned within the October 7 assaults by Hamas.
UNRWA Commissioner-Basic Philippe Lazzarini, in a press release on Thursday, mentioned, “Because the battle in Gaza is being pursued unabated, and on the time the Worldwide Court docket of Justice requires extra humanitarian help, it’s the time to strengthen and to not weaken UNRWA.”
He mentioned the UN refugee company “stays the most important assist group in one of the vital extreme and sophisticated humanitarian crises on the planet.”
“I echo the decision of the UN Secretary-Basic Antonio Guterres to renew funding to UNRWA,” Lazzarini mentioned. “If the funding stays suspended, we’ll probably be compelled to close down our operations by the tip of February, not solely in Gaza but in addition throughout the area.”
Guyana mentioned that over time, the Caribbean Group (CARICOM) nation had made a number of monetary contributions to UNRWA “in alignment with our constant assist for and solidarity with the Palestinian folks of their quest for freedom and a safe homeland.”
Guyana additionally mentioned it’s a member of the Committee on the Train of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian Folks.
“The Authorities of Guyana seems to be ahead to a brand new day for Palestinians and Israelis past the fixed shadows of battle. Guyana is ready to work as a member of the UN Safety Council and with the complete UN membership to speed up the imaginative and prescient of two impartial states dwelling aspect by aspect in peace and safety. Of a peaceable Center East,” the Overseas Ministry added.
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