Decline in Funding for UN Refugee Agency Projects in Jordan

SadaNews - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported a decline in the funding directed towards its projects in Jordan, particularly affecting refugees' access to essential services such as education and health.

In a report regarding "the needs of the agency in the anticipated global resettlement programs for 2026," it stated that Jordan has always followed a supportive policy for integrating refugees into basic public services, such as health and education. However, any potential decrease in humanitarian resources could lead the country to restrict access to these services, further complicating the situation for already vulnerable refugees.

The report highlighted that refugees in Jordan face challenges, including the absence of national asylum legislation, which could lead to the risk of refoulement, limited opportunities for employment, and social protection.

Additionally, non-Syrian refugees are particularly at risk due to restrictive immigration policies, the threat of detention and deportation, limited access to services, and discrimination.

The agency estimated that approximately 32,500 refugees in Jordan will need resettlement, including Iraqi, Sudanese, and Yemeni refugees, along with the most urgent cases of Syrian refugees.

The agency prioritizes those facing severe social and economic challenges, which negatively impact their lives, including refugee children who often have to leave school to work.

Resettlement is also prioritized for women and children, refugees with disabilities, those at risk of detention and deportation, and individuals with medical needs.