May 21, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Government Pledges CHF11 Million for Gaza Humanitarian Aid
Switzerland increases humanitarian support with a CHF11 million contribution to UNRWA and additional funding for other aid organizations, demonstrating continued commitment to international humanitarian assistance.
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- The Swiss government has pledged a total of CHF 11 million to UNRWA for the current year.
- An additional CHF 9 million has been allocated to other humanitarian organizations including UNICEF and the WHO.
- Swiss Parliament's foreign affairs committees must approve the UNRWA funding before it is disbursed.
- Switzerland was the 12th largest contributor to UNRWA in 2023.
By The Numbers
CHF 20 million
Total new funding package
3.5 million
Refugees supported
50
Recommendations
CHF 12 million
Previous 2025 aid
They Said
"The government has voiced deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, saying the situation is being made worse by the continued lack of access to aid."
"It also called on Israel to uphold its obligations under international humanitarian law and to respect the Geneva Conventions."