AMMAN
— Today, June 20th, the world recognizes
World Refugee Day. This international
event honors and celebrates refugees around the world.
اضافة اعلان
At
Jordan News, we’ve curated a special issue full of stories about the challenges
facing the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have made their homes in
Jordan.
Since
1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their
homeland during the Nakba, Jordan has opened its doors to refugees fleeing
conflict, poverty, and persecution. Since then, the Kingdom has seen waves of
refugees arrive from Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria.
Refugees
are a crucial part of Jordan’s history, our culture, and our economy. The
country would not be what it is today without the work of refugees who, fleeing
conflict, make their homes in Jordan, bringing their culture, skills, and rich
experiences with them.
Most
recently, during the
COVID-19 crisis, Jordan has provided a shining example of
refugee inclusion. Refugees have been included in the healthcare response and
the national vaccination campaign, ensuring that no one is left out of the
pandemic response.
Ten
years after the Syrian refugee crisis began, the situation of many Syrian
refugees living outside their homeland is still precarious. Recently, Denmark
has revoked the refugee status of hundreds of Syrian refugees living within its
borders. We stand with the Jordanian government’s ongoing support and inclusion
of refugees from Syria and call for the protection and safety of all refugees.
In
today’s issue, you’ll read about the struggles of finding work as a refugee and
the successes some have found. You’ll learn firsthand about what it is like to
leave your country and be unable to return close to a decade later. We at
Jordan News are excited to offer you a day full of coverage dedicated to
refugees and their voices. We are grateful for the refugees who took the time
to speak to us with candor and grace, and we cannot wait for you to read their stories
too.
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