UNRWA

Some of the key events about UNRWA

• 1950

  Established emergency relief and works programs for Palestinian refugees
• 1950

  Failed to adequately address the long-term needs of Palestinian refugees, focusing primarily on short-term relief
• 1960

  Launched vocational training centers to provide skills and employment opportunities
• 1967

  Provided emergency assistance to Palestinians displaced by the Six-Day War
• 1967

  Struggled to cope with the influx of new refugees following the Six-Day War, straining resources and infrastructure
• 1975

  Implemented a comprehensive primary healthcare program in refugee camps
• 1982

  Expanded educational services to include secondary schooling for refugee children
• 1982

  Faced criticism for its handling of refugee camps during the Lebanon War, including inadequate protection measures
• 1991

  Offered emergency aid during the Gulf War to affected Palestinian refugees
• 1997

  Accused of mismanagement and corruption in its operations, leading to internal investigations
• 2000

  Initiated a microfinance program to support small businesses in refugee communities
• 2002

  Facilities in the West Bank were damaged during the Second Intifada, disrupting services to refugees
• 2005

  Provided crucial humanitarian assistance following Israel's disengagement from Gaza
• 2006

  Criticized for slow response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following Israeli military operations
• 2009

  Faced funding shortfalls that threatened to close schools and health clinics in refugee camps
• 2010

  Implemented an e-health system to improve medical services in refugee camps
• 2014

  Offered shelter and emergency supplies to Palestinians during the Gaza conflict
• 2014

  UNRWA facilities in Gaza were used to store Hamas weapons during the Gaza War, compromising neutrality
• 2018

  Lost significant funding from its largest donor, the United States, creating a major financial crisis
• 2021

  Accused of using educational materials that promoted antisemitism and violence in its schools

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