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UNRWA layoffs

We've tracked one UNRWA layoff, in Jan 2026, affecting 571 people. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

571

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

Jan 2026 → Jan 2026

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −571

    The UN agency for Palestinian refugees ended the contracts of Gaza staff who had left the territory, citing an unprecedented funding shortfall.

    About the figure: Country reflects the agency headquarters in Amman; those dismissed were Gaza based staff living outside the territory. Working hours for remaining local staff were also cut by 20 percent.

    Source: Daily Sabah (AFP)

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