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Analysing UNRWA’s Response to the UN Independent Review (Colonna Report)

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July 2, 2026

This IMPACT-se report examines the extent to which UNRWA has implemented the recommendations of the independent United Nations review, conducted by former-French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna following allegations concerning the agency's neutrality and links to terrorist organisations. Drawing on UNRWA's quarterly progress reports, funding requests, public statements, policy documents, and educational materials published between April 2024 and May 2026, the analysis finds limited evidence of meaningful implementation or deep institutional reform, raising questions about the agency's commitment to addressing the review's recommendations.

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