UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a two-day visit to Jordan on Tuesday, praising the country’s significant progress in advancing children’s rights and calling for continued support to preserve these gains amid declining funding.
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Russell said Jordan is achieving impressive results for children, stressing that UNICEF will continue supporting government efforts to turn school enrollment into quality learning and future employment opportunities.
During her visit, Russell met with children at a community center run by the Jordan River Foundation, where UNICEF works with the foundation to provide learning, protection and support services to the most vulnerable children.
She also met with Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Azmi Mahafzah and Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa to discuss the needs of children in Jordan.
Russell highlighted Jordan’s strong national strategies focused on children, including strategies related to social protection, child protection and youth support. She reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to working alongside the government to translate these strategies into sustainable improvements.
All children in Jordan are enrolled in basic education, while the 2022 Child Rights Law established their rights under national legislation.
UNICEF said declining funding is affecting its ability to provide essential services to the most vulnerable children in Jordan, calling on donors to maintain their support through flexible, multi-year funding that strengthens national systems for the benefit of every child.
Jordan has shown exceptional generosity in hosting Syrian refugees, with their number reaching 1.3 million at the height of the Syrian conflict. Thousands have since returned to Syria, but large numbers remain in Jordan and continue to require support from the international community.
