On November 21st, 2011, The Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Institute of International Studies signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNARWA so as to enhance cooperation between the two parties in shared fields and objectives. This memorandum was signed between Dr. Munir Qazzaz , the vice president for community outreach at Birzeit University, and Mr. Philipo Grandi, the commissioner General of Unrwa, during the annual Conference held by the Ibrahim Abu- Lughod Institiute of International Studies entitled “Palestinian Refugees: Different Generations but One Identity”.".