News updates on the crisis in Gaza
Ad Melkert statement: International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza, 2 March 2009
UNDP sets foundation for long-term recovery in Gaza
2 March - To date, UNDP has carried out a number of initiatives for the Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People, focusing on infrastructure activities aimed at creating jobs, sustaining livelihoods and improving housing, water, sanitation, education and health services.
Farmers to receive compensation for damaged property in Gaza
26 February - UNDP and the Palestinian Authority signed an agreement allocating US$270 million for the restoration of the agricultural sector in Gaza.
10,000 families in Gaza to receive cash assistance for damaged homes
10 February 2009 - In the initial phase, US$20.3 million will be disbursed to non-refugee families. more...
Psychological toll, unemployment major concerns for Gazans
9 February 2009 - Three weeks of fighting in Gaza has had a strong economic, social and psychological toll on the lives of Palestinians living there, according to the findings of a survey commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme. more...
Rubble removal urgently needed to restore basic services to Gazans
4 February 2009 - The 22 days of intense military operations in Gaza resulted in massive destruction to public as well as private buildings and housing units. Learn more: English | Arabic
UNDP requests USD 49.3 million for early recovery activities in Gaza
2 February 2009 - According to the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health figures, 1,326 Palestinians were killed during the three-week offensive in Gaza, including an estimated 430 children and 110 women. 5,450 Palestinians were injured, including 1,855 children and 795 women. more...
UN appeals for $613 million to help Gaza recover after Israeli offensive
29 January 2009 –The United Nations today launched a $613 million appeal to help 1.4 million civilians in the Gaza Strip recover from the three-week offensive. The appeal was launched by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in Geneva. It covers critical areas of support, such as food, water, sanitation, health care, education, employment and education for six to nine months. more...
Gaza update: UNDP begins to assess damages
27 January 2009 - Today marks the one month anniversary of the War in Gaza. UNDP, in its capacity as the coordinator of the UN Early Recovery team, has begun assessing the damage incurred from the 22 days of violence and is preparing a plan for reconstruction. more...
Security Council 6077th meeting
27 January 2009 - 'Every Gazan has a tale of profound grief to tell', yet people also determined to overcome pain, rebuild lives, Security Council told. more...
Gaza violence will have long-term impact on Palestinians
17 January 2009 - Following the Secretary General’s call for an immediate halt in the violence and destruction, the United Nations, in cooperation with national and international partners, is preparing to ensure an early recovery and reconstruction response, immediately after the end of the military operations in Gaza. more...
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