composed of Franca, Turkey and the United States of America (resolution 194 (III)). At its fourtb session, the General Assembly established the United U&ions Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (resolution 302 (IV)). Since May 1950, the Agency, which is supported by voluntary contributions, has been providing education, training, health, relief and other services to Arab refugees from Palestine. In 1967 and 1962, the funCtiM6 of the Agency were widened to include humanitarian assistance, as far as practicable, on an emergency basis and as a temporary measure, to other displace6 persons in serious need of immediate assistance, as a result of the 1967 end subsequent hostilities (resolutions 2252 (ES-V) and 37/120 B). Tha Agency’s mandate has been extended several times, most recently until 30 June 1993 (resolution 44/47 A). Under paragraph 6 of resolution 302 (IV), the General Assembly established an Advisory Commission to advise and assist the Director (now Cossnirrioner-General) of the Agency in the execution of its programe. At present, the Advisory Cesuaission of UNRWA is composed of the following 10 Member States: Belgiwr Kgypt. Prance, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. Under paragraph 21 of resolution 302 (IV), the Directc. (now Commissioner-General) of the Agency was requested to sulnnit to the General Assembly an annual report on the work of the Agency and to the Secretary-general such other reports as the Agency might wish to bring to the attention of the United Nations or its appropriate organs. At itq twenty-fifth 9eS@ion, the General Assemb?y, ia viuw of th+ Agigency’t deteriorating financial situation, ertablisbed the Working Group on the Financing of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugerr in the Iear I... A/45/100 English Page 214 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a historical overview of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), describing its establishment, mandate, and activities. The focus is on the Agency's provision of humanitarian aid and relief services to Palestinian refugees and other displaced persons. The text also mentions the Agency's financial situation and the establishment of a Working Group on its financing.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief