Friends of UNRWA
Congratulations to UNRWA's New Leadership!
American Friends of UNRWA would like to congratulate UNRWA's new leadership. Filippo Grandi, of Italy, who formerly served as UNRWA's Deputy Commissioner-General was appointed to the position of UNRWA Commissioner-General. Margot B. Ellis, of the United States, was appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner-General. She comes to UNRWA from USAID.
One Year After Gaza: Securing the Future for Young Palestinians
On January 15, the Middle East Youth Initiative joined with the New America Foundation to host a discussion on the prospects for young Palestinians. Featured speakers included James D. Wolfensohn, former president of the World Bank and former special envoy for Gaza disengagement for the Quartet, Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN), and UNRWA's own Andrew Whitley, among others. Click here to read the transcript or watch the event on C-SPAN 2.