The United States is also doing its part to increase refugee resettlement in the United States. President Biden has increased the number of refugees admitted to the United States to 125,000 this year, working with UNHCR, the Jordanian government, and other partners to resettle the most vulnerable cases,” Zeya noted.
She described as “exceptional” Jordan’s assistance to the Syrian people, including hosting such a large number of refugees. “We look forward to continuing to partner with UNHCR Jordan, the Jordanian government and the Jordanian people to support the refugees who are welcomed here.”
In turn, Bartsch said that the United States is the largest donor to UNHCR in Jordan and around the world. It also provides the largest number of resettlement opportunities for refugees, with more than 3,000 refugee departures recorded last year..
“Since the beginning of the crisis, Jordan has allowed Syrian refugees to access health care, education, and access to the labor market. These critical political decisions facilitated the inclusion of refugees in national systems, and these decisions remain a model to be followed around the world,” Bartsch added.
He noted that Jordan was the first country to include refugees in its coronavirus vaccination campaign, which is another example of its firm commitment to doing the right thing for people in need of protection.
He indicated that as a result of this generous approach, many of the approximately 660,000 Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR in Jordan were able to rebuild their lives and support their families.
Source: Jordan News Agency