Guyana pledges to support Palestinian refugees amid Gaza conflict
Guyana pledged to donate USD$150,000 towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of Palestinians displaced and affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“Guyana’s contribution to UNRWA aligns with our appeals for a more robust international response to the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict. To this end, as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council, Guyana supports a ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza,” the Guyanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
Guyana said it has made several financial donations to UNRWA, which is the primary humanitarian agency that provides support for over 2 million Palestinians, over the years and supports the Palestinian people in their quest for freedom and a secure homeland.
“The Government of Guyana looks forward to a new day for Palestinians and Israelis beyond the constant shadows of war. Guyana is prepared to work as a member of the UN Security Council and with the entire UN membership to accelerate the vision of two independent states living side by side in peace and security and of a peaceful Middle East,” Guyana added.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7, 2023, has claimed over 25,000 lives.
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