Total financial support recorded for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) operations in Jordan reached $65 million by the end of March 2026. This figure represents approximately 23.2% of the total required funding of $280 million, leaving a financial deficit of roughly $215 million (76.8% of the funding needs).
اضافة اعلان
In its March report, viewed by Al-Mamlaka, the UNHCR indicated that during the first quarter of 2026, it provided approximately $2 million in cash assistance to meet the basic needs of about 13,000 families in host communities.
Refugee Returns to Syria
The report highlighted that between December 8, 2024, and March 31, 2026, nearly 188,500 registered refugees returned to Syria. By mid-April 2026, this number had risen to approximately 190,000.
UNHCR noted that return rates remained low during the month of Ramadan; 3,900 refugees returned in February and 3,400 in March, compared to 4,500 in January. This decline reflects the intention of many refugees to postpone their return until after Ramadan or during the summer months following the end of the school semester.
The Agency confirmed the continuation of its cash assistance and transport support programs for voluntary returns. However, February and March saw a decrease in requests for transport support, aligning with the slowdown in return movements due to the winter season and the start of Ramadan.
Resettlement and Healthcare
During the same period, 191 refugees departed Jordan for resettlement in third countries.
In February and March, the UNHCR facilitated the referral of more than 1,500 refugees from the Azraq and Zaatari camps for vital healthcare services. This included dialysis, emergency obstetric and newborn care, and life-saving hospitalizations at public healthcare facilities outside the camps.
Documentation and Protection
The UNHCR conducted interviews—both in-person and remotely—with approximately 45,000 refugees during February and March to ensure they possess valid and updated documentation. This is critical for enabling access to essential services such as education and healthcare, as registration and documentation are vital for planning and delivering humanitarian aid.
Additionally, the UNHCR and its partners provided counseling to over 500 refugees facing safety and well-being risks. Emergency cash assistance was also provided to more than 200 families unable to meet basic needs due to vulnerabilities such as disability or old age.
Decline in Registered Refugee Numbers
UNHCR data indicates a decline in the number of registered refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan. The total dropped to 419,950 by the end of March, compared to 426,931 in February—a decrease of approximately 1.64%.
(Source: Al-Mamlaka)
