He expressed concern that the decline in donor support in light of the economic challenges may lead to an increase in humanitarian needs, as vulnerability assessments conducted by UNHCR show that many refugee families fall further below the poverty line, and this is where cash assistance remains key lifeline to meet basic needs and enable refugees to live in dignity.
The UN official said that there are nearly a quarter of a million refugees currently receiving valuable assistance, pointing out that the UNHCR supports nearly 740,000 refugees of all nationalities, in cooperation with major organizations, including the World Food Program, UNICEF and many other UN agencies as well as NGOs, the private sector, civil society and development partners.
“We are preparing for the Global Refugee Forum in December, with Jordan assuming a prominent role as a co-convener for this event. This event will be an important platform to renew the international community’s support for key host countries like Jordan, and to show international solidarity in action,” Bartsch announced.
“12 years into the Syrian crisis, the international community must continue supporting Jordan, which has been a reliable, committed and generous host to people who have been forced to flee their countries,” Bartsch conculded.
Source: Jordan News Agency