UNRWA
- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a relief and human development agency that provides assistance to Palestinian refugees.
Example
The UNRWA plays a vital role in providing education, healthcare, and social services to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East.
Synonyms
- Similar: UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, ICRC
Etymology
- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East was established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide assistance to Palestinian refugees who were displaced as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
Denotations
- The term UNRWA is often associated with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ongoing refugee crisis in the Middle East.