Jordan

Advocacy for Jordan

What’s Happening? 

More than 670,000 Syrian refugees have sought refuge in Jordan. Now, the overthrow of the Assad regime has created a new window of opportunity in Syria. While some refugees in Jordan have temporarily returned to assess conditions, most do not plan on permanently returning in the near future. Meanwhile, local integration remains a critical challenge. The majority of refugees struggle to obtain decent and formal jobs, despite previous efforts to expand economic access and investment under the 2016 Jordan Compact.

What Must Be Done? 

Syrian refugees in Jordan need durable solutions that allow them to integrate, work, and thrive, as well as the right to dignified refuge in Jordan without the risk of forced return to Syria. Though Assad is gone, conditions in Syria are not yet suitable. Refugees International is calling for improved economic access and long-term, sustainable options for Syrians in Jordan.