Marc Lassouaoui
@lassouaoui.bsky.social
UNRWA Europe Advocacy Manager
After two years of war, children in #Gaza are returning to school, many still learning in shelters. UNRWA is helping restore education and hope for over 300,000 students.
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
After two years of war, children in #Gaza are returning to school, many still learning in shelters. UNRWA is helping restore education and hope for over 300,000 students.
“I don’t know where my leg went.” (Malak, age 6).
In #Gaza, countless children have been injured, many losing limbs or living with lifelong disabilities.
#UNRWAworks to provide health services and care to help children rebuild their lives.
In #Gaza, countless children have been injured, many losing limbs or living with lifelong disabilities.
#UNRWAworks to provide health services and care to help children rebuild their lives.
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“I don’t know where my leg went.” (Malak, age 6).
In #Gaza, countless children have been injured, many losing limbs or living with lifelong disabilities.
#UNRWAworks to provide health services and care to help children rebuild their lives.
In #Gaza, countless children have been injured, many losing limbs or living with lifelong disabilities.
#UNRWAworks to provide health services and care to help children rebuild their lives.
In #Gaza, since the beginning of the war, an average of a classroom of children is killed every day.
#Ceasefirenow
#Ceasefirenow
September 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
In #Gaza, since the beginning of the war, an average of a classroom of children is killed every day.
#Ceasefirenow
#Ceasefirenow
An average of 28 children have been killed each day since the start of the war in #Gaza – the equivalent of an entire classroom, every day for 21 months. Quoting UNICEF.
July 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
An average of 28 children have been killed each day since the start of the war in #Gaza – the equivalent of an entire classroom, every day for 21 months. Quoting UNICEF.
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UNRWA stays and delivers, a lifeline for the population. It operates several aid programmes incl. solid waste, sanitation, providing drinking water, psychosocial support to traumatized children and some form of learning. UNRWA also remains the largest provider of primary health in Gaza.
UNRWA stays and delivers, a lifeline for the population. It operates several aid programmes incl. solid waste, sanitation, providing drinking water, psychosocial support to traumatized children and some form of learning. UNRWA also remains the largest provider of primary health in Gaza.
June 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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UNRWA stays and delivers, a lifeline for the population. It operates several aid programmes incl. solid waste, sanitation, providing drinking water, psychosocial support to traumatized children and some form of learning. UNRWA also remains the largest provider of primary health in Gaza.
UNRWA stays and delivers, a lifeline for the population. It operates several aid programmes incl. solid waste, sanitation, providing drinking water, psychosocial support to traumatized children and some form of learning. UNRWA also remains the largest provider of primary health in Gaza.
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As hard as that is to believe, the situation keeps deteriorating. It is worse than hell for 2 M people whose houses were bombed, who were forcefully displaced countless times, thirsty and hungry, desperate, many awaiting for their death.
As hard as that is to believe, the situation keeps deteriorating. It is worse than hell for 2 M people whose houses were bombed, who were forcefully displaced countless times, thirsty and hungry, desperate, many awaiting for their death.
June 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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As hard as that is to believe, the situation keeps deteriorating. It is worse than hell for 2 M people whose houses were bombed, who were forcefully displaced countless times, thirsty and hungry, desperate, many awaiting for their death.
As hard as that is to believe, the situation keeps deteriorating. It is worse than hell for 2 M people whose houses were bombed, who were forcefully displaced countless times, thirsty and hungry, desperate, many awaiting for their death.
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This week with former First Minister of Scotland @humzayousaf.bsky.social , we discussed the dreadful situation in the Middle East and the importance for @unrwa.org and others to keep on doing their work in #Gaza.
This week with former First Minister of Scotland @humzayousaf.bsky.social , we discussed the dreadful situation in the Middle East and the importance for @unrwa.org and others to keep on doing their work in #Gaza.
June 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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This week with former First Minister of Scotland @humzayousaf.bsky.social , we discussed the dreadful situation in the Middle East and the importance for @unrwa.org and others to keep on doing their work in #Gaza.
This week with former First Minister of Scotland @humzayousaf.bsky.social , we discussed the dreadful situation in the Middle East and the importance for @unrwa.org and others to keep on doing their work in #Gaza.
With 🏴 Cabinet Secretary @angusrobertson.bsky.social, we discussed the hard reality in Gaza, the inadequacy of the current aid mechanism when malnutrition rates are skyrocketing, and the financial challenges facing UNRWA.
I stressed that @UNRWA stays and delivers in Gaza and West Bank.
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I stressed that @UNRWA stays and delivers in Gaza and West Bank.
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June 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
With 🏴 Cabinet Secretary @angusrobertson.bsky.social, we discussed the hard reality in Gaza, the inadequacy of the current aid mechanism when malnutrition rates are skyrocketing, and the financial challenges facing UNRWA.
I stressed that @UNRWA stays and delivers in Gaza and West Bank.
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I stressed that @UNRWA stays and delivers in Gaza and West Bank.
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During my meeting with @thesnpmedia.bsky.social First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social of Scotland 🏴, I highlighted that aid must enter #Gaza and that humanitarian organisations on the ground, including @unrwa.org 🇺🇳 must be allowed to do their job.
Thank you 🙏 for your support.
Thank you 🙏 for your support.
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
During my meeting with @thesnpmedia.bsky.social First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social of Scotland 🏴, I highlighted that aid must enter #Gaza and that humanitarian organisations on the ground, including @unrwa.org 🇺🇳 must be allowed to do their job.
Thank you 🙏 for your support.
Thank you 🙏 for your support.
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At #EHF2025, #UNRWA Commissioner General #Lazzarini is acclaimed by a full room when talking about the catastrophe unfolding in #Gaza under the world’s watch.
Quoting :
“This panel is about safeguarding lives and upholding IHL, clearly, on Gaza we failed”.
At #EHF2025, #UNRWA Commissioner General #Lazzarini is acclaimed by a full room when talking about the catastrophe unfolding in #Gaza under the world’s watch.
Quoting :
“This panel is about safeguarding lives and upholding IHL, clearly, on Gaza we failed”.
May 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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At #EHF2025, #UNRWA Commissioner General #Lazzarini is acclaimed by a full room when talking about the catastrophe unfolding in #Gaza under the world’s watch.
Quoting :
“This panel is about safeguarding lives and upholding IHL, clearly, on Gaza we failed”.
At #EHF2025, #UNRWA Commissioner General #Lazzarini is acclaimed by a full room when talking about the catastrophe unfolding in #Gaza under the world’s watch.
Quoting :
“This panel is about safeguarding lives and upholding IHL, clearly, on Gaza we failed”.
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These schools have continued to operate based on the principled approach that the anti-UNRWA Knesset bills banning UNRWA activity in #EastJerusalem are inherently illegal. UNRWA’s mandate, granted by the @UN General Assembly, includes East Jerusalem.
These schools have continued to operate based on the principled approach that the anti-UNRWA Knesset bills banning UNRWA activity in #EastJerusalem are inherently illegal. UNRWA’s mandate, granted by the @UN General Assembly, includes East Jerusalem.
May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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These schools have continued to operate based on the principled approach that the anti-UNRWA Knesset bills banning UNRWA activity in #EastJerusalem are inherently illegal. UNRWA’s mandate, granted by the @UN General Assembly, includes East Jerusalem.
These schools have continued to operate based on the principled approach that the anti-UNRWA Knesset bills banning UNRWA activity in #EastJerusalem are inherently illegal. UNRWA’s mandate, granted by the @UN General Assembly, includes East Jerusalem.
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As a precautionary measure, UNRWA evacuated its 3 other schools in East Jerusalem. Security forces were also seen at these schools.
Children left in tears.
Palestine Refugee 👧🏻 & 👦🏻 are at immediate risk of losing their #AccessToEducation. UNRWA's schools are, and will remain, UN schools.
As a precautionary measure, UNRWA evacuated its 3 other schools in East Jerusalem. Security forces were also seen at these schools.
Children left in tears.
Palestine Refugee 👧🏻 & 👦🏻 are at immediate risk of losing their #AccessToEducation. UNRWA's schools are, and will remain, UN schools.
May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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As a precautionary measure, UNRWA evacuated its 3 other schools in East Jerusalem. Security forces were also seen at these schools.
Children left in tears.
Palestine Refugee 👧🏻 & 👦🏻 are at immediate risk of losing their #AccessToEducation. UNRWA's schools are, and will remain, UN schools.
As a precautionary measure, UNRWA evacuated its 3 other schools in East Jerusalem. Security forces were also seen at these schools.
Children left in tears.
Palestine Refugee 👧🏻 & 👦🏻 are at immediate risk of losing their #AccessToEducation. UNRWA's schools are, and will remain, UN schools.
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Today, heavily armed Israeli Security Forces entered the #UNRWA schools in Shu’fat Camp in #EastJerusalem, to enforce the illegal closure orders issued on 8 April 2025.
The 🇮🇱 Security Forces harassed UNRWA teachers and detained one UNRWA staff member, ordering them to dismiss the students.
Today, heavily armed Israeli Security Forces entered the #UNRWA schools in Shu’fat Camp in #EastJerusalem, to enforce the illegal closure orders issued on 8 April 2025.
The 🇮🇱 Security Forces harassed UNRWA teachers and detained one UNRWA staff member, ordering them to dismiss the students.
May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Today, heavily armed Israeli Security Forces entered the #UNRWA schools in Shu’fat Camp in #EastJerusalem, to enforce the illegal closure orders issued on 8 April 2025.
The 🇮🇱 Security Forces harassed UNRWA teachers and detained one UNRWA staff member, ordering them to dismiss the students.
Today, heavily armed Israeli Security Forces entered the #UNRWA schools in Shu’fat Camp in #EastJerusalem, to enforce the illegal closure orders issued on 8 April 2025.
The 🇮🇱 Security Forces harassed UNRWA teachers and detained one UNRWA staff member, ordering them to dismiss the students.
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Regardless of movement and access restrictions, security risks, harassment, and direct threats, #UNRWAWorks because its staff do.
This #LabourDay, we honour their resilience.
Regardless of movement and access restrictions, security risks, harassment, and direct threats, #UNRWAWorks because its staff do.
This #LabourDay, we honour their resilience.
May 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Regardless of movement and access restrictions, security risks, harassment, and direct threats, #UNRWAWorks because its staff do.
This #LabourDay, we honour their resilience.
Regardless of movement and access restrictions, security risks, harassment, and direct threats, #UNRWAWorks because its staff do.
This #LabourDay, we honour their resilience.
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UNRWA staff are essential in carrying forward the Agency’s mandate and demonstrate daily their commitment to providing essential services to #PalestineRefugees despite ever shrinking #humanitarianspace.
UNRWA staff are essential in carrying forward the Agency’s mandate and demonstrate daily their commitment to providing essential services to #PalestineRefugees despite ever shrinking #humanitarianspace.
May 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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UNRWA staff are essential in carrying forward the Agency’s mandate and demonstrate daily their commitment to providing essential services to #PalestineRefugees despite ever shrinking #humanitarianspace.
UNRWA staff are essential in carrying forward the Agency’s mandate and demonstrate daily their commitment to providing essential services to #PalestineRefugees despite ever shrinking #humanitarianspace.
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In #WestBank, incl. #EastJerusalem, UNRWA is the 2nd largest employer after the Palestinian Authority. With ~ 4000 staff: doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and sanitation laborers, UNRWA makes an important contribution to #DecentWork and #SocialJustice in the current socio-eco crisis.
In #WestBank, incl. #EastJerusalem, UNRWA is the 2nd largest employer after the Palestinian Authority. With ~ 4000 staff: doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and sanitation laborers, UNRWA makes an important contribution to #DecentWork and #SocialJustice in the current socio-eco crisis.
May 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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In #WestBank, incl. #EastJerusalem, UNRWA is the 2nd largest employer after the Palestinian Authority. With ~ 4000 staff: doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and sanitation laborers, UNRWA makes an important contribution to #DecentWork and #SocialJustice in the current socio-eco crisis.
In #WestBank, incl. #EastJerusalem, UNRWA is the 2nd largest employer after the Palestinian Authority. With ~ 4000 staff: doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and sanitation laborers, UNRWA makes an important contribution to #DecentWork and #SocialJustice in the current socio-eco crisis.
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In an important show of international support, a joint delegation composed of 12 representatives of governments yesterday visited UNRWA girls' schools in Shu’fat Camp and heard first-hand from students, parents and staff about the situation.
In an important show of international support, a joint delegation composed of 12 representatives of governments yesterday visited UNRWA girls' schools in Shu’fat Camp and heard first-hand from students, parents and staff about the situation.
April 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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In an important show of international support, a joint delegation composed of 12 representatives of governments yesterday visited UNRWA girls' schools in Shu’fat Camp and heard first-hand from students, parents and staff about the situation.
In an important show of international support, a joint delegation composed of 12 representatives of governments yesterday visited UNRWA girls' schools in Shu’fat Camp and heard first-hand from students, parents and staff about the situation.
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In less than ten days the closure orders issued by Israeli officials for six @UNRWA schools in #EastJerusalem will enter into force, risking the #RightToEducation of some 800 boys and girls. These orders violate Israel's obligations under international law.
In less than ten days the closure orders issued by Israeli officials for six @UNRWA schools in #EastJerusalem will enter into force, risking the #RightToEducation of some 800 boys and girls. These orders violate Israel's obligations under international law.
April 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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In less than ten days the closure orders issued by Israeli officials for six @UNRWA schools in #EastJerusalem will enter into force, risking the #RightToEducation of some 800 boys and girls. These orders violate Israel's obligations under international law.
In less than ten days the closure orders issued by Israeli officials for six @UNRWA schools in #EastJerusalem will enter into force, risking the #RightToEducation of some 800 boys and girls. These orders violate Israel's obligations under international law.
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2 years ago, #UNRWA Lazzarini was received by His Holiness Pope Francis, a kind & generous man with thoughts and prayers for the poor and those who suffer.
On several occasions, @Pontifexeng.bsky.social condemned the “deplorable humanitarian situation in #Gaza”.
2 years ago, #UNRWA Lazzarini was received by His Holiness Pope Francis, a kind & generous man with thoughts and prayers for the poor and those who suffer.
On several occasions, @Pontifexeng.bsky.social condemned the “deplorable humanitarian situation in #Gaza”.
April 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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2 years ago, #UNRWA Lazzarini was received by His Holiness Pope Francis, a kind & generous man with thoughts and prayers for the poor and those who suffer.
On several occasions, @Pontifexeng.bsky.social condemned the “deplorable humanitarian situation in #Gaza”.
2 years ago, #UNRWA Lazzarini was received by His Holiness Pope Francis, a kind & generous man with thoughts and prayers for the poor and those who suffer.
On several occasions, @Pontifexeng.bsky.social condemned the “deplorable humanitarian situation in #Gaza”.
💥 BREAKING: The Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva has approved CHF 3M to UNRWA. This is unprecedented!
At a time people in #Gaza have nothing, this 💰 will allow UNRWA to continue providing lifesaving assistance 🏥 to those in need.
Thank you 🙏 all in 🇨🇭 Geneva Canton who made this possible!
At a time people in #Gaza have nothing, this 💰 will allow UNRWA to continue providing lifesaving assistance 🏥 to those in need.
Thank you 🙏 all in 🇨🇭 Geneva Canton who made this possible!
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
💥 BREAKING: The Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva has approved CHF 3M to UNRWA. This is unprecedented!
At a time people in #Gaza have nothing, this 💰 will allow UNRWA to continue providing lifesaving assistance 🏥 to those in need.
Thank you 🙏 all in 🇨🇭 Geneva Canton who made this possible!
At a time people in #Gaza have nothing, this 💰 will allow UNRWA to continue providing lifesaving assistance 🏥 to those in need.
Thank you 🙏 all in 🇨🇭 Geneva Canton who made this possible!