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Palestinian Popular Committees Push for Investigation into Mismanagement by UNRWA Staff

Published : 15-06-2020

Palestinian Popular Committees Push for Investigation into Mismanagement by UNRWA Staff

The Coalition of Popular Committees of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon has called on UNRWA to open an investigation into corruption and bribery allegations against distribution staff working for the Agency.

The coalition said the mistreatment the refugees have been subjected to during aid delivery processes at Bob Finance office bank are proofs of mismanagement by UNRWA staff members and administration.

The coalition called on UNRWA to resume transfer of cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and to set a practical mechanism to monitor distribution processes.

Last week, UNRWA announced its decision to suspend cash aid transfer for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon pending the finalization of the required checks.

The Agency said aid distribution will be suspended starting June 11 until further notice.

UNRWA said transaction codes previously sent to the refugees along with ad hoc hotlines will also be temporarily invalidated.

A few weeks ago, UNRWA in Lebanon said it will start implementing an online program to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in an attempt to rein in overcrowding outside of the Bob Finance bank.

UNRWA said the e-system will allow the Agency to determine the number of registered refugees pending the delivery of their cash allowances. A hotline was also established to renew old registration cards obtained before 2009.

The UN has identified Palestinian refugees in Lebanon as one of the most marginalized and poorest communities in the region as they continue to face high marginalization, making them heavily reliant on humanitarian support to cover their basic needs. The socio-economic hardships and unrest experienced by the country have compounded the refugees’ already dire living conditions.

The majority of the Palestinian refugee population in Lebanon live in poverty and are unable to meet even their most essential food requirements. The refugees’ vulnerability is further compounded by their lack of access to healthcare facilities.

Short URL : https://actionpal.org.uk/en/post/10236

The Coalition of Popular Committees of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon has called on UNRWA to open an investigation into corruption and bribery allegations against distribution staff working for the Agency.

The coalition said the mistreatment the refugees have been subjected to during aid delivery processes at Bob Finance office bank are proofs of mismanagement by UNRWA staff members and administration.

The coalition called on UNRWA to resume transfer of cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and to set a practical mechanism to monitor distribution processes.

Last week, UNRWA announced its decision to suspend cash aid transfer for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon pending the finalization of the required checks.

The Agency said aid distribution will be suspended starting June 11 until further notice.

UNRWA said transaction codes previously sent to the refugees along with ad hoc hotlines will also be temporarily invalidated.

A few weeks ago, UNRWA in Lebanon said it will start implementing an online program to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in an attempt to rein in overcrowding outside of the Bob Finance bank.

UNRWA said the e-system will allow the Agency to determine the number of registered refugees pending the delivery of their cash allowances. A hotline was also established to renew old registration cards obtained before 2009.

The UN has identified Palestinian refugees in Lebanon as one of the most marginalized and poorest communities in the region as they continue to face high marginalization, making them heavily reliant on humanitarian support to cover their basic needs. The socio-economic hardships and unrest experienced by the country have compounded the refugees’ already dire living conditions.

The majority of the Palestinian refugee population in Lebanon live in poverty and are unable to meet even their most essential food requirements. The refugees’ vulnerability is further compounded by their lack of access to healthcare facilities.

Short URL : https://actionpal.org.uk/en/post/10236