Episode 191: Navigating Crisis: The Role of UNRWA in Supporting Palestinian Refugees with Ms. Sahar Al-Jobury
In this compelling episode of The International Risk Podcast, we are honored to welcome Ms. Sahar Al-Jobury, Chief of the UNRWA Representative Office in Cairo. With over 30 years of humanitarian experience across multiple United Nations agencies, Ms. Al-Jobury brings unparalleled insights into the critical role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Together, we explore the agency’s history, its evolving mission, and its indispensable contributions amidst the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Ms. Al-Jobury sheds light on UNRWA’s immediate responses to the escalation of violence post-October 7th, the operational challenges it faces, and its ongoing efforts to address the urgent needs of displaced Palestinian communities.
We also tackle common misconceptions about the agency and discuss how UNRWA addresses the psychosocial and humanitarian needs of refugees, despite funding constraints and shifting political dynamics. As we mark a year since significant escalations, Ms. Al-Jobury shares inspiring stories of resilience among refugees and reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the agency.
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