No One Left Behind-Rachel

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has a population of 10.3 million.

Jordan joined the United Nations on December 14,1995.

Jordan is a lower-income country that had welcomed waves of refugees from neighboring countries, such as Syria.

The needs of Syrian refugees has caused great pressure on Jordan's infrastructure and resources.

In Jordan, there are therefore many vulnerable people and those at risk of "being left behind."

The United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) was adopted in Jordan.

This partnership commits to a more sustainable approach to development, prosperity, peace, and security, 2018-2022.

The UN is working with Jordan to offer high-value humanitarian and developmental aid.

The SDGs that the UN is working on in Jordan include: No Poverty (SDG 1), Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).

The SDGs will help Jordan achieve three interrelated priorities: strengthening institutions, empowering people, and enhancing opportunities.

The UN has been instrumental in linking international partners and investments with Jordan

An example is the Government of Canada has contributed $50m towards Zero Hunger, Education, Gender Equality, etc.

Syrian Refugee Stats (October 2021): 672,023 total Syrian Refugees. 50% are ages 18-59, 45% are ages 0-17. 130,570 Syrian Refugees live in camps.

130,570 Syrian Refugees live in camps.

Between 2012 and 2020, funding needs grew from 250M to 1.5B.

By 2020, not even 50% was funded and funding actually dropped from 2013. Therefore the gap increased.

The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita in Jordan in 2020 was USD 3242. This is equivalent to 26% of the worlds average.

Between 2010 and 2020, the GDP fell from USD 3637 to 3231.

"The Comprehensive National Plan for Human Rights outlines the objectives for 2016-2025."

In 2017, Jordan committed to the Agenda 2030.

In 2016, The Jordan Compact was an agreement between Jordan and the International Community to deal with the Syrian refugee crisis.

Since 2019, Jordan established a vulnerability assessment framework that helps the most vulnerable groups and therefore is more equitable.

Education Stats for Syrian Refugees: 500,000 not enrolled in formal education: 22,000 children enrolled in Za'atari camp (72%)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to distribute USD 35M to 100,000 most vulnerable refugee families in Jordan (2021)

About 46% of refugees in Jordan will need assistance during the winter.

70,000 vulnerable families received Covid-19 cash assistance in 2021.

Educational Initiative: TIGER project empowers girls in Za'atari camp through academic support and activities that build confidence and skills.

Medical Initiative: Employing refugee medics during Cocid-19.

Equality Initiative: addressing inequality towards adolescents with disabilities especially concerning health and hunger.

1. Giving access to education for refugee children (by building schools, classrooms, training teachers, providing uniforms, books, and meals).

2. Providing well-funded medical assistance and care to the most vulnerable people.

3. Care towards the needs of vulnerable young people especially adolescents with disabilities by providing better services, programmes, and policies.

Jordan has accepted many refugees over the last decade.

The costs have risen but funding/money has fallen.

Therefore Jordan's ability to care for all its people is compromised.

Jordan's GDP has fallen over the past ten years and is only 26% of the worlds average.

Funding and new policies are needed for better education, health, and equality.

More funding, teachers, and books needed to educate children especially refugees.

More care providers, and funding needed for hospitals and clinics especially in refugee camps.

More initiatives to provide equity to the most vulnerable youths especially those with disabilities.

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