UNRWA Staff Values and Humanitarian Principles
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What is the primary commitment of UNRWA staff?

  • To promote international trade
  • To manage international relations
  • To help Palestine refugees achieve human development (correct)
  • To ensure global security

UNRWA staff are expected to promote political opinions while conducting their duties.

False (B)

What year was UNRWA established?

1950

The four universal principles of humanitarian action include humanity, neutrality, __________, and __________.

<p>impartiality, independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles with their correct descriptions:

<p>Humanity = Protect life and health Neutrality = Do not take sides in conflicts Impartiality = Prioritize based on need Integrity = Uphold the highest ethical standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core value emphasizes the dignity and worth of the human person?

<p>Faith in fundamental human rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

UNRWA staff are part of the United Nations system and must reflect its values.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Agency’s mission regarding Palestine refugees?

<p>To help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary commitment of humanitarian action according to the guidelines?

<p>To maintain operational independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

UNRWA staff are encouraged to prioritize personal concerns over professional ethics.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must UNRWA staff do to ensure proper discharge of their functions?

<p>Submit themselves to scrutiny and maintain accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

UNRWA staff will assist in safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees and promote adherence to __________.

<p>international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles with their descriptions:

<p>Operational independence = Humanitarian action must remain autonomous Integrity = Upholding honesty and fairness in actions Respect for human rights = Valuing the dignity and worth of all persons Cultural respect = Safeguarding local customs while adhering to UN values</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in building relationships according to UNRWA guidelines?

<p>Consultation and cooperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

UNRWA staff are expected to ignore local cultures and only follow UN regulations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should UNRWA staff do when local practices contradict human rights instruments?

<p>Follow the applicable human rights instrument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Operational Independence

Humanitarian aid should be free from political, economic, military, or other influences. It focuses solely on helping those in need.

Integrity in UNRWA

UNRWA staff are expected to maintain high ethical standards in all their work, including honesty, fairness, and resisting pressure to compromise.

Respecting Human Rights

UNRWA staff must treat all individuals with dignity and respect for their human rights, regardless of background or beliefs.

Safeguarding Refugee Rights

UNRWA staff are obligated to work towards protecting the rights of Palestine refugees and promoting adherence to international law.

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Refugee Participation

UNRWA encourages refugees to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives, promoting their inclusion and empowerment.

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Building Strong Relationships

UNRWA staff aim to foster positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, governments, and other organizations.

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Continuous Improvement

UNRWA strives to improve its performance by fostering a supportive environment that encourages learning, sharing knowledge, and applying lessons learned.

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Respecting Local Culture

While upholding UN values, UNRWA staff are expected to respect local cultures and traditions, avoiding behavior that is culturally inappropriate.

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UNRWA's core values

These are the guiding principles that UNRWA staff adhere to in their work with Palestine refugees. They encompass a commitment to human rights, serving refugees, and upholding UN values.

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Commitment to Palestine refugees

UNRWA staff are dedicated to empowering Palestine refugees by providing essential services and working towards a just solution to their situation.

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Pride in service

UNRWA staff take pride in the quality and consistency of the services they have delivered to refugees since the Agency's establishment in 1950.

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United Nations values

UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the values of the UN Charter, including faith in human rights, respect for dignity, and equality, while maintaining high standards of efficiency and integrity.

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Humanitarian Principles

These principles guide all humanitarian action worldwide: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

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Humanity

Humanitarian workers prioritize addressing human suffering wherever it is found, aiming to protect life, health, and human dignity.

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Neutrality

Humanitarian workers must remain neutral in conflicts and avoid taking sides in political, racial, religious, or ideological controversies.

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Impartiality

Humanitarian aid is distributed based solely on need, giving priority to the most urgent cases without discrimination.

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Study Notes

UNRWA Staff Values and Principles

  • UNRWA personnel adhere to universal values, UN Charter, international human rights instruments, staff regulations, and international civil service standards.

Commitment to Palestine Refugees

  • UNRWA staff prioritize helping Palestine refugees achieve their full potential through essential services.
  • UNRWA takes pride in providing consistent quality services since 1950.

UN Staff Values

  • UNRWA staff uphold UN Charter values: human rights, human dignity, equal rights of men and women.
  • UNRWA staff adhere to UN core values: professionalism, integrity, respect for diversity, and maintaining an international outlook.

Humanitarian Principles

  • UNRWA staff acknowledge the four universal humanitarian principles: Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, and Operational Independence.
  • Humanity: Addressing suffering wherever found. Protecting life and health, and respecting human beings.
  • Neutrality: Avoiding taking sides or engaging in political/racial/religious/ideological controversies.
  • Impartiality: Providing aid based on need, prioritizing urgent cases, and avoiding discrimination.
  • Operational Independence: Acting autonomously from political, economic, military, or other objectives.

Integrity

  • Staff maintain high integrity standards in official duties, including honesty, truthfulness, fairness, and incorruptibility.
  • Staff prioritize professional concerns over personal interests, resist ethical compromises, show courage in decisions.
  • Staff take prompt action against unprofessional/unethical behavior, are accountable for their actions, and submit to scrutiny.

Human Rights and Refugee Rights

  • Staff respect human rights, dignity, and worth of all people with understanding, tolerance, sensitivity, and respect for diversity without discrimination.
  • Staff prioritize meeting protection needs of beneficiaries.
  • Staff assist UNRWA in safeguarding rights of Palestine refugees and promoting adherence to international law.
  • Meaningful refugee participation in decisions affecting their lives is supported.

Relationships and Cooperation

  • Building constructive and respectful relationships with colleagues, governments, and organizations with emphasis on consultation, cooperation, and consensus-building.
  • Adherence to UNRWA staff regulations/rules, continuous performance improvement, empowering personnel, fostering positive change, encouraging lifelong learning, knowledge sharing, and learning from past experiences.

Cultural Sensitivity

  • Respecting local cultures/customs/traditions while remaining faithful to UN values.
  • When tradition/practice contradicts UN human rights instruments, applicable instruments guide actions.

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This quiz explores the foundational values and principles that guide UNRWA staff in their commitment to supporting Palestine refugees. It covers essential aspects such as human rights, UN Charter values, and the four humanitarian principles that underpin their work. Test your knowledge on these crucial topics!

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