UNRRA a uprchlická krize po druhé světové válce. Operace „Displaced persons“

to deal with the expected consequences of ongoing war including devastation, famine, diseases
and mass displacement. As it turned out, tackling the mass displacement was most important
and challenging task of UNRRA. Expectations were set high. However, lack of comprehension
of challenges raised doubts about UNRRA and its role in whole postwar rehabilitation process.
Questions were raised about size and cost of administrative staff, and about their reliability and
effectiveness. Did UNRRA had sufficient “know-how” to carry out relief work at global scale? The
study of archive material, memoirs and specialized bibliography, and various published articles
helps to uncover the reasons behind huge criticism faced by UNRRA.