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united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 1
updated humanitarian
and early recovery appeal -
hostilities in gaza and mounting
tensions in the west bank
may-december 2021
2 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 3
updated humanitarian
and early recovery appeal -
hostilities in gaza and mounting
tensions in the west bank
© 2021 United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
About UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and
protection to a population of some 5.7 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan,
Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to
may-december 2021
their plight. UNRWA services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.
Cover Photo: UNRWA sanitation workers clear the streets and collecting the rubble from the recent escalation in violence on the beseiged Gaza
Strip. © 2021 UNRWA Photo Mohammed Hinnawi
4 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 5
table of contents introduction
1. introduction������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Following a dramatic intensification in violence In accordance with international law, UNRWA
in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May renews its commitment to deliver humanitarian
2. situational overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2021, including an escalation in hostilities leading assistance to Palestine refugees in accordance with
to airstrikes on Gaza between 10 and 21 May, and its mandate and in full respect of the humanitarian
3. humanitarian and early recovery needs���������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 clashes in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and
on 15 May UNRWA issued a US$ 38 million Flash independence as outlined in the General Assembly
4. funding requirements������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Appeal to respond to the immediate humanitarian Resolution 46/182. UNRWA remains committed to
needs of affected populations. providing assistance to people in need solely on
5. intervention summary������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13 the basis of need and vulnerability.
The impact of the conflict on Palestine refugees
6. footnotes��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
has been devastating. UNRWA is issuing a revised UNRWA remains deeply concerned about actions
appeal to address the humanitarian needs of by the parties to the conflict during these recent
Palestine refugees who remain displaced in hostilities that caused damage to its installations
Gaza, and those in the West Bank including East and violated its inviolability and neutrality. The
Jerusalem affected by the tensions and violence. Agency will continue to advocate for greater
This updated appeal incorporates the immediate respect for international law, international
emergency response actions implemented by humanitarian law (IHL) and international human
UNRWA in Gaza and the West Bank between 10 rights law (IHRL) with relevant stakeholders.
and 21 May as described in the initial Flash Appeal,
as well as the early recovery needs of Palestine We underscore for all our partners that the activities
refugees in Gaza and the West Bank, including East presented in this appeal can only be implemented
Jerusalem, until 31 December 2021. UNRWA will if the Agency’s Programme Budget and oPt
continue to monitor the situation and update its Emergency Appeal for 2021 receive contributions
assessment of needs accordingly. in the amount required to sustain staffing and
infrastructure essential to the delivery of health,
The response under this updated Appeal is directly education, mental health, relief, environmental
related to the Agency’s strategic objective of health, and protection services as well as the
mitigating the effects of humanitarian emergencies coordination and management components of
on Palestine refugees and providing services in a the response. In addition, the implementation of
dignified and safe manner, in accordance with the activities related to reconstruction in Gaza requires
rights of protected populations under International the smooth flow of goods and materials through
Humanitarian Law (IHL). UNRWA continues to the only designated entry point, Kerem Shalom
coordinate closely with humanitarian clusters in Crossing.
the oPt. This appeal includes interventions on
shelter repair and reconstruction activities and
rehabilitation of UNRWA installations. These are
not fully included in the oPt inter-agency appeal
lead by UNOCHA, which has a shorter time frame
than this humanitarian and early recovery appeal.16 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 7
An apartment building flattened by an Israeli airstrike in the besieged Gaza Strip.
© 2021 UNRWA photo by Mohammed Hinnawi
situational overview Palestine refugees remained displaced. This
includes 1,400 families (7,150 persons) sheltering
with relatives and friends, and approximately 55
and power deficits, resulting in a decrease in the
availability of clean water and sewage treatment
capacity, and daily power cuts of 18-20 hours.
Gaza families (350 persons) who remain displaced in
two UNRWA schools that are now functioning as West Bank
From 10 until 21 May, Gaza experienced the most The ongoing crisis has occurred at a time when the temporary collective shelters. Many are unable
intense airstrikes and violence since the 2014 population is struggling to cope with the effects of to return to their homes and will need support Since April 2021, a combination of factors have
conflict, with devastating impacts on the civilian the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is adding over the period covered by this appeal. UNRWA contributed to increased tensions and an escalation
population. As of 27 May, according to OCHA and to existing health, socio-economic and mental is committed to ensuring that the two schools in hostilities in the oPt and Israel. This has included
the Office of the High Commissioner for Human health strains. An alarming number of Gaza’s serving as DESs are available for the coming the pending evictions of Palestine refugee families
Rights (OHCHR), 256 Palestinians, including 66 citizens, particularly children, display physical scholastic year and will support displaced families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East
children and 40 women were killed, of whom 128 and psychological signs of severe distress and to find alternative accommodation. Jerusalem, limitations placed on gatherings of
are believed to be civilians.2 Data on injuries and are at risk of developing mental health disorders. Palestinians in and around Jerusalem’s Old City
permanent impairments is sparse. A ceasefire is Humanitarian responders, including UNRWA staff, Air strikes have also caused substantial damage during Ramadan, restricted access for Palestinian
now in place but remains extremely fragile. have not been spared the mental stress resulting to physical infrastructure, including homes. worshippers to Al Aqsa and raids on the compound
from the pandemic and the latest hostilities. Overall, an estimated 20,000 housing units by Israeli Security Forces (ISF), the excessive use of
The humanitarian consequences of this latest sustained some degree of damage across Gaza. force against Palestinian demonstrators, including
round of hostilities in Gaza have been devastating, At the height of the escalation, 113,000 displaced UNRWA estimates that 70 per cent of these tear gas, skunk water and live ammunition, and
adding another layer of psychological distress people sought shelter and protection, including homes belong to Palestine refugees. In addition, violent arrests. Violence in East Jerusalem spilled
onto an already traumatized population, and some 71,000 at 59 UNRWA schools (of which 141 education facilities, nine hospitals and 19 over into Gaza, leading to eleven days of hostilities
exacerbating the impact of the land, air and sea around 50 per cent were equipped as Designated primary healthcare centres also sustained some between armed groups in Gaza and Israeli forces,
blockade, which enters its fifteenth year in June Emergency Shelters (DESs). These numbers have level of damage. This includes 28 UNRWA schools as well as inter-communal violence in urban areas
2021, internal Palestinian political divisions and progressively decreased following the ceasefire. and six Agency health centres. These damages throughout Israel and widespread demonstrations
prolonged exposure to violence. As of 23 May, UNRWA estimated that 7,500 have exacerbated Gaza’s chronic infrastructure and clashes across the West Bank including East
Jerusalem.8 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 9
During May, UNRWA recorded 1,106 friction The risks to life and serious injury have significant humanitarian and early
recovery needs
incidents between Palestinians and Israeli Security humanitarian consequences. In addition to the
Forces and/or Israeli settlers, which led to violence. immediate impact on physical health and the right
In at least 29 per cent of these incidents, live fire to life, there also negative consequences on the
was used. According to UNRWA data, out of 160 psychological well-being of affected individuals,
locations in which incidents - including large their families and communities, as well as socio- Gaza These families face the prospect of prolonged
demonstrations - occurred, live ammunition was economic impacts as those directly impacted are displacement. In addition to support for the
used on at least one occasion in 111 locations (69 active in the labour market. Gazans face the burden of having to rebuild their reconstruction of their homes, these families will
per cent), resulting in live ammunition injuries in lives and homes in an already fragile and heavily also need financial support (transitional shelter
43 per cent of these locations. The highest number Almost 5,000 productive trees were also destroyed constrained environment, affected by years of cash assistance) to temporarily subsidize their
of live fire incidents occurring in demonstrations during the tensions and violence, greatly impacting protracted humanitarian crisis. rental payments while they remain displaced. A
was recorded in the Nablus governorate.3 the livelihoods of already vulnerable populations further 14,000 refugee shelters are estimated to be
in rural areas and having a devastating effect on As of 23 May, an estimated 7,500 Palestine refugees in need of major or minor repair works.⁶
UNRWA recorded that the ISF used more live the local economy. remain displaced, of whom around 1,400 families
ammunition during the first 16 days of May 2021 (7,150 individuals) are sheltering with relatives With up to 71,000 people seeking shelter at
than in the first four months of the year. The dramatic The risk of further violence remains high, due to and friends, and approximately 55 families (350 UNRWA installations at the height of the crisis,
increase in the ISF’s use of live ammunition resulted a growing settler population and the expansion individuals) remain in two UNRWA schools in preliminary damage assessments demonstrate
in at least 437 injuries to Palestinians. There was of settler homes and infrastructure on Palestinian Jabalia and Beach Camp. Exit strategies and a need for upgrading of water and sanitation
also a dramatic increase in Palestinian injuries from public and private lands, coupled with a lack of alternative coping mechanisms will be developed facilities in at least 59 UNRWA school locations.
other non-lethal weapons, including plastic-coated accountability for settler violence and attacks on for the families in these two collective shelters to This figure includes schools previously equipped
metal bullets (PCMBs) and tear gas inhalation. Palestinians and Palestinian property. Incidences ensure that the schools are available for the 2021- to serve as Designated Emergency Shelters (DES)
of settler violence are also strongly correlated with 22 scholastic year. in times of emergency as well as non-DES schools
During the same period, UNRWA verified that 26 movement and access restrictions imposed by the that hosted IDPs. There is also a need to repair 113
Palestine refugees were injured, with 17 injuries Israeli Authorities, directly hampering the access According to the Agency’s preliminary assessments, UNRWA installations (including Gaza Field Office
resulting from live ammunition. The actual of these communities to vital services – including 2,300 shelters⁵ belonging to around 1,400 refugee and UNRWA HQ Gaza) impacted by the hostilities
number of injuries is likely to be higher, while emergency healthcare, education and other basic families have been completely destroyed or and to rehabilitate and refurbish DES and non-DES
some of these injuries may result in permanent services. damaged to the extent that they are uninhabitable schools that were used to host displaced families,
impairments generating longer-term health and in need of complete reconstruction. including works to water and sanitation (WASH),
care needs and possible negative consequences This is increasing the potential for a further
on the ability to work and access to livelihood. deterioration of the overall security situation in the
West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
A Gazan child recovers in the hospital after suffering injuries following an airstrike.
All 24 Palestinian fatalities recorded between
© 2021 UNRWA Photo By Mohamed Hinnawi
1 and 16 May in the West Bank, including East
Jerusalem, were caused by live ammunition. This
includes at least six Palestine refugees. UNRWA’s
preliminary data shows that the majority of
fatalities (58 per cent or 14 fatalities) occurred
during clashes or demonstrations, with the
remainder during reported attacks. Twenty-three
of the 24 fatalities have been attributed to the
ISF, while the other fatality was attributed to the
shooting of a Palestinian by an Israeli settler.⁴
UNRWA remains extremely concerned about the
vulnerability of Palestine refugees and civilians to
violence by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank,
including East Jerusalem. In the first five months
of 2021, UNRWA recorded 779 incidents of Israeli
settler violence, with high rates of Palestinian
injuries (155 injuries per month, up to 10 injuries
per day during the escalation of tensions in May).10 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 11
A woman sits inside her damaged home in Beit Hanoun, Gaza. © 2021 UNRWA
Photo By Mohamed Hinnawi
IT and security infrastructure and (solar) electricity already existing access restrictions, which directly
supply. impact the economic wellbeing and livelihoods
of vulnerable populations, and their ability to
Repairs of water and sanitation networks in access essential services. In the area to the south
Palestine refugee camps that were damaged of Nablus, access and movements were especially
during the hostilities is also needed. Due to the restricted, with the main (Huwwara) checkpoint
intensity of the hostilities, the risk of injury or closed entirely for several days amid heavy ISF
death due to Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) presence and checks slowing traffic. According to
has increased. There is a critical need for risk Palestinian census data, over 30,000 refugees live
assessments and mitigation measures by UNRWA within a 2km radius of this checkpoint, which lies
personnel as well as awareness-raising and risk on the main thoroughfare between Nablus and
mitigation for the general public. Jerusalem. Other checkpoints in the West Bank,
which are critical for Palestinian movements, such
Having witnessed death and injury, damage or as Beit El DCO Checkpoint, north of Ramallah, have
loss of property, Gazans – especially children - face also been affected, with negative repercussions on
trauma and require psychosocial support, with access and movements.
coping mechanisms already eroded by years of
blockade and previous experiences of violence. ISF operations have also increased dramatically.
Children are in desperate need of recreational and In May 2021 only, UNRWA recorded 1,238 ISF
stress alleviation activities in a safe environment, operations, compared to an average of 517 per
psychosocial assistance and referrals to more month for the previous four months of 2021. Many
specialized mental health services, where needed. of these ISF operations resulted in damages to
For children and women staying in collective multiple properties, including refugee homes.
shelters, the creation of protected places and the
provision of educational support for school-aged Against this rapidly deteriorating situation
children is needed to support their mental health across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem,
and psychosocial wellbeing. In order to reduce UNRWA seeks assistance to respond to increased
barriers and support education, internet access demand for MHPSS for vulnerable refugees;
will be installed across UNRWA DESs and tablets procure essential medical supplies for emergency
will be provided for displaced UNRWA students to and critical care; provide recreational and
facilitate their continued access to learning. psychosocial support, and summer programmes
for vulnerable refugee children affected by the
The COVID-19 pandemic had already exposed current tensions. Furthermore, UNRWA will
women and girls to greater risks of abuse and deliver multipurpose cash assistance to refugee
violence. The consequences of the recent hostilities, families whose properties have sustained damage
including displacement, stress and trauma in ISF operations and/or clashes, settler violence,
further increase protection risks for vulnerable forcible displacement and demolitions; and
populations, including women, girls, persons with ensure that UNRWA staff are able to continue
disabilities and the elderly. Prevention, detection, providing services to vulnerable refugees in
response and monitoring of protection concerns, need, in conditions of safety and security while
including Gender Based Violence (GBV), during the working in an increasingly deteriorating security
emergency response and early recovery phases environment.
remains imperative, as is the provision of specific
support to identified survivors. UNRWA will also continue to document violations,
advocate for the protection and promote the
West Bank rights of over 860,000 Palestine refugees in the
West Bank including East Jerusalem.
The ongoing tensions and confrontations
are generating additional humanitarian and
protection needs in the West Bank, including East
Jerusalem. The recent violence has compounded12 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 13
funding requirements intervention summary
Intervention Gaza West Bank Total Gaza
Humanitarian assistance to displaced families in 3,954,695 3,954,695 Humanitarian assistance to displaced families in Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)
and outside collective shelters and outside collective shelters and Education in Emergencies (EiE)
Emergency health, including COVID-19 367,053 69,986 437,039
prevention measures UNRWA will continue to assist up to 350 individuals UNRWA will implement MHPSS interventions to
staying in two collective shelters and unable to assist children and adults in mitigating the impact
Emergency multi-sectoral cash assistance 5,578,525 164,793 5,743,318
return to their homes. Families will receive bottled of the latest hostilities through activities facilitated
potable water and basic food parcels including by trained counsellors, aimed at strengthening
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support 4,440,000 463,980 4,903,980
bread, corned beef or tuna, dairy products and their psycho-social resilience, coping capacities
(incl. staff care)
fresh vegetables and fruits, to cover their minimum and mental well-being.
Education in Emergencies 488,400 488,400 caloric needs.
Children will also be provided with material
Environmental Health 366,300 22,200 388,500 UNRWA will distribute NFIs to needy families, support to facilitate their access to remote learning.
including those who have been displaced, and also In addition, UNRWA will equip its current 55 DES
Protection 909,090 530,580 1,439,670 requires NFIs to replenish buffer stocks as part of schools with a network of internet hotspots to
preparedness measures. In total, 7,000 NFI kits will allow access to remote education during possible
Emergency repairs and maintenance of 4,939,500 4,939,500 be procured. future emergencies. Some students will also be
UNRWA installations provided with tablets to facilitate their remote
Transitional Shelter Cash Assistance (TSCA) 3,108,000 3,108,000 Emergency health learning.
In order to reduce the risk of exposure to and spread Further psychosocial support to contribute
Emergency shelter repair (major/minor repairs)⁷ 77,700,000 77,700,000
of COVID-19 inside collective shelters, UNRWA will towards children’s physical and mental wellbeing
Emergency shelter repairs (reconstruction/repair 51,282,000 51,282,000 implement several preventive measures, including will be provided in UNRWA schools by way of after-
of severely damaged shelters) the provision of Personal Protective Equipment school activities and the organization of summer
(PPE) to staff and IDPs. Agency health teams will fun weeks targeting up to 150,000 students during
Emergency preparedness 7,048,500 7,048,500 continue to visit collective shelters on a regular July and August, integrating COVID-19 preventive
Capacity and Management, including Security 1,554,000 632,851 2,186,851 basis and identified refugees in need will be measures. During the first semester of the 2021 /
referred to the nearest Health Centre to receive 2022 school year, UNRWA is planning to expand its
Total 161,736,063 1,884,390 163,620,453 proper assistance. UNRWA will also ensure the MHPSS support in schools to continue to address
continued availability of infection control and trauma and psychosocial needs created by the
hygiene materials at collective shelters. impact of the recent hostilities.
One-off multi sectoral cash assistance Additional international staff capacity will be
deployed to assist in the provision of MHPSS and
To support the emergency humanitarian needs protection services to refugees, especially women
of most vulnerable families impacted by the and children and persons with disabilities staying
hostilities, UNRWA will provide an estimated in collective shelters, as well as to respond to
21,000 vulnerable families with one time multi- increasing needs in the wider community.
sectoral cash assistance of NIS 800/family
(equivalent to almost US$ 250) to help cover their Finally, staff care, including MHPSS services for
most immediate needs with the dignity of choice. UNRWA staff, will also be provided.
The caseload includes displaced, poor and cash-
strapped families, who will be prioritized through a
multi-vulnerability assessment formula.14 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 15
shelters (corresponding to 14,000 families). infrastructure, to ensure services can be maintained
Environmental Health (WASH) possible. Child and female friendly spaces will also
even in times of emergencies. This includes
be set up in collective shelters to maintain security
Across all shelter interventions, UNRWA will essential works on wells as water and sanitation
UNRWA will ensure that the environment at the and psychological well-being.
continue to coordinate closely with the shelter networks and ensuring more adequate and
collective shelters is consistent with environmental
cluster and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing locally-based sanitation fleet capacity to handle
health standards, including designated points Due to the increased risk of death or injury from ERW,
(MoPWH) to ensure consistency of assistance. more recurrent trips to temporary dumping sites.
for garbage collection and solid waste disposal especially amongst children, training of trainers
mechanisms. Extra potable water capacity is being for risk assessments, risk education and rendering
Agency engineers and social workers will conduct Capacity and Management, including Security
mobilized using bottled water. UNRWA aims to sites safe will be conducted in cooperation with
damage assessments to shelters, classifying
recover/recycle locally all water bottles to local the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
them into totally demolished/severe repair UNRWA will continue to assist displaced families
vendors who repurpose plastic into other products.
(uninhabitable), major repair and minor repair through a team of staff trained on emergency
Safeguarding neutrality and ensuring neutrality
cases. response. Lessons learned from previous conflicts
In addition, UNRWA will assess damage and is mainstreamed throughout the response will
and the ongoing pandemic response, including
implement repair and upgrade works to water, remain critical for the continued operational
For reconstruction cases, UNRWA will help ensuring the neutrality of UNRWA installations
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in effectiveness and safety of staff, beneficiaries
beneficiaries to complete the required and further mainstreaming of GBV risk mitigation,
selected UNRWA locations sought out by IDPs and UNRWA facilities. UNRWA will enhance staff
administrative processes, including the importation have been incorporated into UNRWA protocols.
during the escalation as well as the Agency’s WASH capacity in relation to neutrality and will also hire
of reconstruction materials via the residential
infrastructure in support of refugee camps (e.g. additional staff for guarding and monitoring, to
stream of the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism Where needed, additional staff and material
water wells, pumping stations as well as water and ensure the neutrality of its installations especially
(GRM). The Agency will provide guidance and support will be deployed for information
sanitation networks). at locations designated as DESs.
referrals in coordination with key stakeholders (e.g. tracking (e.g. shelter damages assessments and
municipalities, governmental authorities and other interventions by social workers), monitoring,
Protection Emergency repairs and maintenance of UNRWA
humanitarian actors). evaluation and quality assurance activities, as
installations
well as additional back-office and specialized
UNRWA will seek to create a safe and dignified
A self-help approach will be used for total surge support (e.g. MHPSS, protection, grant
environment for persons staying in the DESs by Following preliminary damage assessments,
reconstruction cases, provided in phases based management), including by UNRWA HQ
employing mechanisms to prevent, identify and UNRWA will conduct detailed assessments into
on necessary documentation provided by the programmes and support departments.⁸
respond to abuse, including and especially GBV. rehabilitation, repair and refurbishment needs
family (e.g. licenses, drawings etc.) and depending
The supervision and protection of children will across some 113 UNRWA installations, including
on reconstruction progress. The costing for such West Bank
be an area of increased focus. School counsellors the Gaza Field Office compound and UNRWA HQ in
works is developed in close coordination with
will regularly meet children through group and Gaza. As a key priority, 59 UNRWA schools that were
other key actors, including the MoPWH and the Emergency health
individual sessions to provide MHPSS and to used as temporary shelters and 40 that sustained
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
sensitize them and the wider population on collateral damage will need rehabilitation, repairs
Civil unrest in the West Bank, including East
reporting mechanisms for all forms of abuse, and refurbishment before they can safely re-open
Construction activities in this appeal will Jerusalem, has resulted in an increased demand
including Protection against Sexual Exploitation for regular operations.
be implemented in line with the Agency’s for emergency medical services for those injured
and Abuse (PSEA). These sessions will also be used
environmental management strategies and tools and MHPSS for those traumatized by the ongoing
to refer detected cases of abuse, neglect or any Shelter (TSCA, reconstruction/severe, major and
to ensure responsible environmental and social confrontations and violence. In response, UNRWA
protection/social issue to UNRWA social workers minor shelter repairs)
management and improve energy efficiency. will strengthen access to essential health services
who will lead cross-programmatic case conferences,
for vulnerable, remote and isolated refugees,
leading to internal or external referrals. MHPSS Under this appeal, UNRWA plans to support the
Emergency preparedness including primary health care and emergency
services will also be offered to all adults. reconstruction/repair of 1,400 refugee shelters that
responses, through mobile, standby teams to
were completely demolished or severely damaged.
As the number of available UNRWA DESs was support existing staff to respond to the increased
Trained and designated staff will be assigned to
exceeded by the number of IDPs in need of safety needs.
respond to reports of any manner of abuse and To alleviate hardship for families whose homes have
and shelter during the recent escalation, the
gender related violence and work closely with become uninhabitable and to partially subsidize
Agency will also assess the potential for upgrading Unconditional multi-sectoral cash assistance
community members inside DESs to develop adequate temporary shelter solutions, UNRWA will
and equipping additional UNRWA schools
community-based self-protection mechanisms. provide transitional shelter cash assistance to 1,400
including with WASH, CCTV, internet, solar panels In the West Bank including East Jerusalem, UNRWA
Guidance to DES Managers on protection families for a period of up to six months.
and batteries, to serve as designated emergency will strengthen its assessment and preparedness
standards be will further emphasized through
shelters (for an estimated number of 25 additional capacity, and will provide multipurpose cash
in-person monitoring by Protection teams as the Families facing major and minor repair works to
DES), in times of conflict and emergency. subsidies to an estimated 80 to 100 families
security situation allows. Protection incidents will their homes will be supported with one-off cash-
whose properties have sustained damage in ISF
be monitored, documented and responded to and grants depending on the individual home and the
In addition, UNRWA will conduct essential repairs operations and/or clashes, settler violence, forcible
exposure to protection threats minimized as far as level of damage. Under this appeal, UNRWA plans
and maintenance of its environmental health displacement and demolitions. Each family will
possible. Child and female friendly spaces will also to support minor/major repairs to 14,000 refugee16 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 17
An Israeli Police checkpoint in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of
occupied East Jerusalem. © 2021 UNRWA Photo by Kazem Abu Khalaf
documentation of Human Rights (HR) and IHL Where needed, additional temporary staff and
receive on average US$ 1,300 (support will vary and to identify vulnerable and affected children
violations will also continue, with a focus on material support might be deployed for information
based on type of response). for inclusion in dedicated PSS interventions over
excessive use of force, displacement threats, tracking (e.g. assessments), monitoring, reporting
the summer break and into the new school year.
and refugee communities highly vulnerable to and grant management, and support to operations.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
violence perpetrated by ISF and/or Israeli settlers.
To continue to support the psychosocial well-
UNRWA will enhance MHPSS service provision being of refugee children, UNRWA will run
Environmental health
for refugees affected by violence, including GBV summer camps, targeting up to 5,185 students
survivors and vulnerable persons with disabilities, from grade 7 to 9 (ages 12 to 15) across the West
Under this appeal, UNRWA will repair / replace
women and girls. Bank, including East Jerusalem. Additionally, in
waste containers in refugee camps damaged
response to the steep increase in PSS needs among
during recent clashes and confrontations.
Children have been seriously affected by the recent students in Gaza, the possibility of a joint summer
escalation in hostilities and violence, causing camp with students from the West Bank including
Capacity and management, including security
psychological distress and depriving them of a safe East Jerusalem and Gaza will also be explored.
and secure space to access education. Following
Given the deteriorating security situation in the
the temporary closure of schools due to heightened Protection
West Bank, UNRWA will enhance its security
tensions between 16 and 19 May, UNRWA school
measures in all areas across the West Bank, including
counsellors have resumed their work in close UNRWA will continue to provide protection
the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, to ensure
coordination with teachers and School Principals responses for vulnerable refugees affected by
compliance with security recommendations and
to provide urgent psychological support services confrontations, settler violence and forcible
ensure the safety and well-being of the Agency’s
during the last few weeks of the school term, displacement. Advocacy, monitoring and
personnel.18 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east 19
footnotes
1 UNRWA remains an active participant in 7 Efforts are still underway in 2021 to reconstruct
the shelter cluster and is part of coordinated homes destroyed during the 2014 conflict. In
damage assessments and the rapid damage accordance with the HCT approach recommended
and needs assessment (RDNA) that the World by the Shelter Cluster and presented in the oPt
Bank is organizing in Gaza in coordination with inter-agency flash appeal launched on 27 May
UNSCO. UNRWA remains an active participant 2021, families who lost their homes in the 2014
in the shelter cluster and is part of coordinated escalation of hostilities and remain displaced,
damage assessments and the rapid damage and and those who live in homes that were damaged
needs assessment (RDNA) that the World Bank is in that context and are yet to be repaired, remain
organizing in Gaza in coordination with UNSCO. priorities and support will resume upon availability
of funds. Financial requirements in this appeal do
2 Response to the escalation in the oPt | Situation not include outstanding needs from 2014.
Report No. 3 (4-10 June 2021) | United Nations
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 8 Costs of HQ support needs are included in the
- occupied Palestinian territory (ochaopt.org) management and capacity budget lines.
3 UNRWA Protection and Neutrality Database
4 UNRWA Protection and Neutrality Database
5 An estimated 900 families own more than one
shelter unit impacted by the hostilities. UNRWA
will only provide support for one shelter unit per
family.
6 Based on UNRWA estimates and initial
assessments provided by the Ministry of Public
Works and Housing.
department of planning
unrwa headquarters
po box 140157, amman 11814
jordan
Tel: +962 (6) 580 2512
www.unrwa.org20 updated humanitarian and early recovery appeal
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عمان- األونروا
11814 عمان، 140157 :ب.ص: العنوان البريدي
األردن
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department of planning
unrwa headquarters - amman
po box 140157, amman 11814
jordan
t: (+962 6) 580 2512
www.unrwa.org
united nations relief and works agency وكالة األمم المتحدة إلغاثة وتشغيل
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