AMMAN — INGOs in Jordan are calling on the international
community to continue supporting the country as it grapples with the ongoing
Syrian crisis and various regional challenges.
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With over 740,762 registered refugees, including 660,022
Syrians, the living conditions for these individuals are deteriorating,
compounded by the strains on Jordan's economy and the dwindling international
aid, the Jordan INGO Forum highlighted in a statement.
Despite the limited resources of Jordan, the international
community has yet to fulfill its commitments, with only 10 percent of the
required funding secured for the Jordan Response Plan in the first quarter of
2023.
90 percent of refugee households remain in debt
A Vulnerability Assessment Framework conducted by UNHCR
revealed that 90 percent of refugee households remain in debt, resorting to
negative coping mechanisms to meet their basic needs.
Furthermore, the International Monetary Fund highlighted the
unprecedented levels of unemployment in Jordan, with rates reaching 22.6
percent and youth unemployment close to 50 percent.
97 percent of Syrian refugees in Jordan do not foresee
returning to Syria next yearWhile recent regional reconciliation efforts with the Syrian
government have raised questions about the voluntary return of Syrian refugees,
statistics from UNHCR indicate that 97 percent of Syrian refugees in Jordan do
not foresee returning next year.
Given the current economic and security situations in Syria,
coupled with the absence of a political solution, it could be years before
conditions for a safe return are met.
Diminishing humanitarian funding poses a significant
obstacle to achieving the desired impact in all sectors of the response.
According to the statement, this not only undermines the
transition to development programs but also contributes to increased
vulnerabilities and aid dependency among Syrian refugees, refugees of other
nationalities, and host communities.
In light of these challenges and the country's struggling
economy, it is crucial for the international community to fulfill its
responsibilities towards host countries like Jordan.
Increased humanitarian and development assistance are
essential in helping refugees and host communities cope with the consequences
of the economic downturn and break free from the cycle of aid dependency.
A call for the international community
The INGOs in Jordan are calling for the Jordan Response Plan
to become a comprehensive collaborative structure that aligns with the
government's national strategies and adheres to globally recognized benchmarks
for refugee laws.
This approach would secure firm commitments from
humanitarian and development financing entities, allowing for a more effective
response to the formidable obstacles faced by Jordan concerning its economy,
social welfare, and ecological landscape.
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