UNRWA

1. United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

UNRWA

/ ˈʌnrə /

acronym for

1. United Nations Relief and Works Agency

Example Sentences

“There is not enough aid here. There are not enough supplies,” she told the BBC from Unrwa's base in central Gaza.

From BBC

Last month, the Knesset passed a bill to ban the Unrwa, the UN Palestinian refugee agency, from operating in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, accusing the organisation of colluding with Hamas.

From BBC

But there was only ever us: sending money to UNRWA, driving a friend across state lines to get an abortion, keeping an eye on the trans teenager who lives in your building to make sure they make it home when they’re walking around late at night.

From Slate

Unrwa insists it is impartial and that the laws breach the UN charter and Israel’s obligations under international law.

From BBC

Israel's allies have warned that Unrwa plays a critical role in delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza, where it is the largest humanitarian organisation on the ground.

From BBC