Belgian Minister for Development Corporation pledges support for ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA

The Belgian Minister for Development Cooperation, Mr. Charles Michel, visited ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA services in Jalazoune camp on Wednesday 05 March. ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA medical staff briefed him on the regular and emergency health activities of the Agency. He also visited the Palestine Child Center , which is supported by the Government of Belgium , and engaged in discussions with young pupils at ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA's Girls school.

Minister Michel stated: "My presence in the oPt is to convey the message that in Belgium there is a strong concern vis a vis the hardship faced by Palestinian refugees, and the will to improve their living conditions"

±¬ÁÏÍøRWA senior staff shared their concerns with Michel on the tragic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip , as well as the increasing economic distress of Palestine refugees in the West Bank due to acute restriction of movement and access.

Barbara Shenstone, Director of ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA Operations in the West Bank, emphasized the importance of such visit s by political leaders , and thanked the Government of Belgium for their increased engagement with , and support to , ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA