Lex Takkenberg - 30 years in the most scrutinised of all UN agencies

About this episode

Dr Lex Takkenberg shares his four-decade journey working with refugees and his experiences at the UNRWA.

From the frontlines of one of the world's most enduring humanitarian crises comes a story of extraordinary dedication. Dr Lex Takkenberg takes us through his extraordinary four-decade journey working with refugees and displaced persons, including thirty years with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). What begins as an academic interest in international law at the University of Amsterdam transforms into a lifelong commitment when Lex joins U...

People in this episode

Host: stephen barden

Guest: Dr Lex Takkenberg

Topics covered

• humanitarian crises
• refugees
• international law
• UN agencies
• dedication
• personal journey

Keywords

• humanitarian
• refugees
• UNRWA
• international law
• displaced persons
• dedication
• crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees

Places: University of Amsterdam

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