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Arabic: \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629<\/a><\/p>\n 15 July 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Today, the Â鶹APP Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) shared with Agency partners the results of its review of a recently released report by IMPACT-se alleging UNRWA knowingly utilizes educational materials outside of UN values. The Agency review concluded that the self-learning materials cited in the report are not authorized for use in any UNRWA school.<\/p>\n The UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Leni Stenseth informed Agency partners that the report demonstrates the effectiveness of the Agency\u2019s educational programming, particularly the Agency\u2019s cutting-edge Digital Learning Platform (DLP).<\/p>\n Launched in 2021, the DLP is an online learning platform where, following a three-step vetting process, UNRWA teaching materials are posted for student and parental use. \u00a0The platform, available to the public, posted over 2,600 supplemental learning materials for use in Gaza alone during the previous school year.<\/p>\n Stenseth highlighted that none of the cases cited in the report by IMPACT-se was drawn from the UNRWA online learning platform.<\/p>\n IMPACT-se is an organization already well known for its previous sensationalized attempts to delegitimize the Agency\u2019s work. Stenseth reminded partners that this organization\u2019s latest report was consistent with its other sensationalized work, characterized in a robust\u00a02021 academic review<\/a>\u00a0undertaken by the Georg Eckart Institute on behalf of the European Commission<\/u>\u00a0as \u201cmarked by generalising and exaggerated conclusions based on methodological shortcomings.\u201d In this instance, the group attempted to explain the lack of examples drawn from the UNRWA Digital Learning Platform by observing a paucity of material on the site – a normal occurrence as materials are only available during the lifecycle of their need for students. As UNRWA schools are currently closed for the summer, no material is uploaded on the Agency\u2019s learning platform.<\/p>\n In reviewing the material referenced in the report though, UNRWA discovered the existence of a private, commercial website that illegally utilizes the Agency\u2019s logo and the names of UNRWA educators.\u00a0 The Agency is seeking additional information on these sites for follow-up action, including possible legal referral. Stenseth expressed hope the report\u2019s authors will fully disclose the web addresses of the sites it uncovered.<\/p>\n Stenseth emphasized the unwavering commitment of UNRWA to educating Palestine refugee children along the UN principles and values and zero tolerance of hate speech and incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence: \u201cOthers talk, UNRWA delivers. Our education system is acknowledged as the model for effective refugee education, delivering quality and cost-efficient education. Reports like these, premised upon smoke and mirrors – obfuscation, not truth – are indicative of an organization trying to garner attention for itself, rather than advancing the cause of refugee education.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Arabic: \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 15 July 2022 Today, the Â鶹APP Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) shared with Agency partners the results of its review of a recently released report by IMPACT-se alleging UNRWA knowingly utilizes educational materials outside of UN values. 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