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The Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Jordan:
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05 April 2022
Meet 4 women and girls on the forefront of climate action in Jordan
Women and girls are impacted by climate change. But they are also at the forefront of tackling this impact in their communities. Meet four women and girls from Jordan, who lead the fight against climate change in different ways.
Awareness
Layan Al Bairouti: “…raising awareness is key to protecting the environment..”
“I believe that raising awareness is key to protecting the environment, that’s why the idea of creating this video occurred to me,” said Layan Al Bairouti, a Palestine refugee student at the UNRWA Baqa’a Preparatory Girls’ School in Jordan.
Layan entered her environmental awareness video to the UNICEF Environmental Project under the theme “reducing plastic”. Representing her school, Layan’s video ranked first out of 300 submissions in the Middle East and North Africa region.
“I decided to create the animation video because I wanted to address my peers in a different way and inspire them to be, like me, interested in protecting the environment,” said Layan.
Her short, animated video included her fellow eighth graders and enabled them to share their voices and deliver the important message of climate action for a better environment. The video showcased some environmentally friendly best practices, such as reducing the use of single use plastic and recycling. In her video, Layan also encourages community action to reduce pollution, which harms both animals and environment. “I feel sad when I see on the TV and on the internet the negative impact of plastic waste on our planet’s wildlife.” Layan added, “We can change that. We need to save our planet. It’s our responsibility.”
Read Layan’s full story as originally published on UN Jordan website
Agriculture
Aida Salameh: “I hope to build a more sustainable life for our families and community”
Aida Salameh Khalil Al-Rawajfeh, 49, joined the UN Women’s Oasis Centre in Tafilah, southern Jordan, as an agriculture trainer to be able to provide for her family. As an experienced and passionate farmer, she provides lectures and trainings on agriculture to women in her community, encouraging them to start their own businesses.
“Agriculture has always been my passion. My grades were not high enough for me to enroll in a bachelor's program, but this did not stop me from obtaining my diploma in vegetable production. I had a few months of experience as a vocational trainer in schools, but it was not permanent. I wanted to continue my higher education, and my husband was supportive, but it was not possible as we could not afford it.
I stayed home for many years taking care of my family until I learned about the work opportunities at the Oasis Centre through a WhatsApp group for women in Tafilah. My strong interest in agriculture and knowing that the Oasis Centre is a safe space for women and girls encouraged me to apply.
I also own a greenhouse and thought it would be good to share my knowledge with other women in the community. At the Oasis, I train fellow women on the basics of agriculture, as well as planting and plowing. The training also includes the benefits of greenhouse, utilizing different tools and equipment, how to plant crops and use fertilizers to maximize productivity, so women can start applying their skills in their own farm work. I also teach them about poly-agriculture, a sustainable way to grow different types of produce on the same piece of land which improves the property of soil by stabilizing nitrogen.” Said Aida.
Read Aida’s full story as originally published on UN Women website
Energy
Basma Al-Shatti : “…the local community in rural areas are the most affected by climate change…”
Women in Jordan have a significant role in the sustainable energy sector but are limited at the same time as these sectors are mainly occupied by men, hence limiting the role of women in governance and technical roles, as well as their participation in developing gender responsive policies. As the most impacted, women are also a critical part of the solution, and women in Jordan are leading the efforts against climate change through adaptation, mitigation, and evidence-based response. On the fifth floor in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in the capital of Jordan, Amman sets Basma Al-Shatti as the head of the Corporate Social Responsibilities Division in the Jordan Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF). As an engineer, Basma never thought that she will be leading such a vital position in the Ministry.
From Deir Alla Near Eastern town in Balqa Governorate, Basma started her journey to leading climate action in the energy sector at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Basma is a mother of two girls, she obtained a scholarship to study engineering at the University of Jordan. “Back then it was crucial for me to work hard and get a scholarship to obtain my bachelor’s degree. my passion to work in mechanics, production, and energy was a future path for me that I wanted to achieve that”, Basma said.
Basma leads an important division in the Jordan Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Fund which serves as a connection point between the community and the fund. The fund leads national efforts to optimize and utilize energy consumption by providing the necessary funding to advance and implement sustainable solutions to enhance energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy in coordination with local and international institutions and stakeholders.
Basma manages and oversees the projects that are implemented under the fund, with her background experience in managing projects and the energy sector her role was a crucial one in the ministry. The energy sector is one of the main contributors to climate change globally, and the main source of emissions in Jordan, where it contributes to over 76% of total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2016 “the local community in rural areas are the most affected by climate change, and through the division, we look at opportunities where we can minimize the energy consumption in these areas through installing solar panels”, Basma added.
“I want people to look at me as a qualified engineer in the energy sector, who is an expert in the field, and not criticize or observe me as a woman”, Basma said. As the head of the division in the ministry, she runs two main projects in Amman, one of them being with the healthcare sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has imposed several obstacles to the healthcare system and energy consumption plays a major role in these institutions and the services they provide. The Jordan Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF). has provided these institutions with sustainable measures for cooling and heating such as photovoltaic systems which transform solar energy into renewable electricity.
Read Basma’s full story as originally published on UNDP website
Water conservation
Samahir: “Everyone should cooperate to save water”
For Syrian refugee Samahir, everyone should cooperate to save water.
Samahir, who lives in Zaatari Camp, uses a plastic basin to save water for planting.
“Any water you save is good. Greywater does not harm plants; it is harmless. As long as water is clean, it can’t do any damage. A small amount of water can do wonders. Samahir’s garden is full of green and plants. Saving water is for the climate change and the harsh conditions here in the camp,” said Samahir.
Watch a video story of Samahir as originally published on UNHCR YouTube channel.
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Press Release
20 June 2021
On World Refugee Day, Jordan continues to be the second host country of refugees per capita in the world
Jordan continues to be the second host country of refugees per capita in the world, according to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Currently home to over 750,000 refugees, Jordan has time and again opened its doors to those forced to flee. Today, more than 10 years into the Syria crisis, the vast majority of Jordanians - 94 percent - still say they are sympathetic towards refugees.
This positive attitude towards including refugees in Jordanian society has also extended to the health sector. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, refugees in Jordan have been included in the national response and, more recently, have been able to receive the vaccine free of charge. 40 percent of eligible refugees living in refugee camps in Jordan have now received at least their first dose of the vaccine.
Despite this, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on health care, schools and our communities, severely impacting refugees and their Jordanian hosts, and pushing more families into poverty. This means refugees are increasingly resorting to moving to lower-quality shelters, skipping rent, accumulating debt or reducing food expenditure. In addressing these challenges and building back better, UNHCR is committed to supporting both refugee and Jordanian communities.
“Our assistance to refugees must be part of the broader recovery efforts to help all those affected by the economic impact of the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that we all have a role to play in keeping each other safe." said Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Jordan Representative. "UNHCR is dedicated to work with the Jordanian Government to ensure that the needs of vulnerable refugees and Jordanians are met,” Bartsch added. In recognition of the skills refugees have to offer, on World Refugee Day, UNHCR is launching a Nursing and Health Care Lab in partnership with Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), which will benefit both refugee and Jordanian students. Using the latest medical equipment, machines and amenities for Pediatrics, Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynecology, the lab simulates the environment of a hospital providing vocational training to ensure students’ smooth transition to the labor market.
Additionally, through a collaboration with the UN Chamber Music Society and in a performance led by Jordanian singer, Leen Alfaqih, and accompanied by a refugee choir, UNHCR Jordan is using the power of music to highlight that ‘Together, we can achieve anything. Together we can heal, learn and shine.’
This positive attitude towards including refugees in Jordanian society has also extended to the health sector. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, refugees in Jordan have been included in the national response and, more recently, have been able to receive the vaccine free of charge. 40 percent of eligible refugees living in refugee camps in Jordan have now received at least their first dose of the vaccine.
Despite this, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on health care, schools and our communities, severely impacting refugees and their Jordanian hosts, and pushing more families into poverty. This means refugees are increasingly resorting to moving to lower-quality shelters, skipping rent, accumulating debt or reducing food expenditure. In addressing these challenges and building back better, UNHCR is committed to supporting both refugee and Jordanian communities.
“Our assistance to refugees must be part of the broader recovery efforts to help all those affected by the economic impact of the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that we all have a role to play in keeping each other safe." said Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Jordan Representative. "UNHCR is dedicated to work with the Jordanian Government to ensure that the needs of vulnerable refugees and Jordanians are met,” Bartsch added. In recognition of the skills refugees have to offer, on World Refugee Day, UNHCR is launching a Nursing and Health Care Lab in partnership with Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), which will benefit both refugee and Jordanian students. Using the latest medical equipment, machines and amenities for Pediatrics, Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynecology, the lab simulates the environment of a hospital providing vocational training to ensure students’ smooth transition to the labor market.
Additionally, through a collaboration with the UN Chamber Music Society and in a performance led by Jordanian singer, Leen Alfaqih, and accompanied by a refugee choir, UNHCR Jordan is using the power of music to highlight that ‘Together, we can achieve anything. Together we can heal, learn and shine.’
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14 June 2021
مبادرة "فيريفايد" Verified
لن نتمكّن من احتواء الفيروس وآثاره إلا إذا أُتيحت لكل شخص إمكانية الوصول إلى معلومات دقيقة وموثوق بها. إنّ Verified هي مبادرة أطلقتها الأمم المتحدة للتصدّي للمعلومات غير الدقيقة والكاذبة من خلال توفير محتوى يمكن الوثوق به: معلومات منقذة للحياة ونصائح قائمة على وقائع وقصص تروي أفضل إبداعات الإنسان.
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29 June 2022
UNESCO: On Podcast ... your voice has no limits
Recently, there have been a lot of debates about the podcast. How has it become so popular so quickly? What makes it unique? Is it, in fact, a business? Why are so many young people hooked on it?
When people hear about the podcast for the first time, they generally have these and other questions.
The advent of podcasts as a favored and inexhaustible form of entertainment, as well as its easy accessibility on smartphones, smart speakers, and other gadgets at any time during commuting or multitasking, are key reasons driving the podcasting industry's expansion.
In our region, we can't say the podcasting market is as successful as it is in the USA and Europe, yet, there has been a steady growth over time. And if you listen to podcasts, you can understand how different types of advertising are used to help them proceed, and it is starting to bear fruit for both, podcasters and advertisers.
In Jordan, like elsewhere young people are interested and at times also concerned about democracy, freedom of expression, and access to information. The Infodemic, a situation in which a lot of false information is being spread in a way that is harmful, occurred and worsened during COVID-19 pandemic has also had an impact on Jordan’s youth.
UNESCO Jordan, through the support of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), has launched two Podcast initiatives, one focusing on Media and Information Literacy (MIL), and how the media can be utilized to fight misinformation, in addition to youth sharing stories about the challenges and difficulties they have faced during the pandemic.
The two podcast initiatives targeted 40 young people either with a journalism and media background or activist in media and information literacy and freedom of expression.
This partnership aimed at disseminating media and information literacy skills, empowering young people and providing them with the appropriate tools to improve their skills and abilities to produce digital content. Participants were trained to produce their own podcasts.
The two projects have been implemented in collaboration with two thriven networks in the podcast industry in Jordan (Sowt) & (Sada Podcast).
Sowt is a podcasting platform which produces and distributes high-quality audio programs in Arabic, with the goal of creating an environment in which dialogue on and discussion of important and critical topics to the Arab listeners around the world. The platform was originally established in 2016 as a podcasting company. It was formally expanded into a platform in 2017.
Sada is an independent Arabic podcast network based in Amman, Jordan, under Al-Qessa Al-Masmoua company that produces shows that tackle society issues, politics, culture, personal development, people with disabilities, women and youth, entrepreneurship, and media information literacy. Sada podcast was established as a result of Covid-19 pandemic and the increased demand in technology and new media tools.
While the podcast networks in the Arab region are producing very good content, also on social issues, certain topics related to stigmas and taboos remain on young people’s minds, not always being able to share their views and listen to other views.
"I was impressed by the idea of this new media tool, and I was impressed by the way it has been used to tell stories and raise issues in different forms; in general there's freedom in the podcast industry", said the independent journalist Rawan Nakhleh, who works in the podcast industry.
Rawan refers here to the freedom of production, the duration of the episodes, and the nature of the topics, how content is presented as the podcast follows its own rules, stripped of the limitations on the radio, as well as the advantage of listening at anytime and anywhere which makes it easy to use and access.
But as for what does the Arabic podcast library require from young people in Jordan today? Sowt's managing producer Tala El Issa shares her thoughts, "We are sure that there are outstanding Arabic-speaking writers, producers, and voice-over actors in Jordan and other countries". Still concentrating on identifying these talents, Sowt is doubling down on open calls and job vacancies to see more people send pitches for compelling stories and profound journalism.
Speaking of which, Wisam Khalifeh was one of the first podcasters ever to cover stories from marginalized segments in the Arab region, he worked on a podcast that covered the stories of young men from the Arab region who had joined violent extremist groups to fight for the sake of religion, identity and other reasons. Those young men got lucky to get back to their homes after realizing that they do not want to be part of these groups anymore and their experience was a result of others convincing them to join these groups.
Wisam’s podcast had reached more than 100,000 listeners, and what he did is very important, giving space to people to share their stories, while ignoring the fact that they are social outcasts.
Believing in freedom of expression and equality are cornerstones to telling stories of people in the Arab region and representing different segments of the population in a fair manner, making their voices being heard.
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26 June 2022
WFP: A tent is not a place to call home
Many Syrian refugees fled to Jordan in search of safety, abandoning their homes, lands, and everything they held dear to save the lives of those they cared about. After their arrival, all of them including children, women, and elderly, were confronted with the reality of learning how to survive in a foreign land.
Jordan was and is much more expensive than Syria, and without jobs to pay the rent, many people have had to flee the expense of cities to live on open land, constructing tents out of sheets, torn blankets, and plastic covers. These flimsy shelters are all they have to protect themselves from the boiling heat of summers and the freezing cold of the winters.
Fatime, her husband, and their six children live in a small tent built next to other tents, forming a small community of relatives and neighbors who fled Syria together in 2012. They live next to the highway, barely noticed by those driving by as the sight of tents has become normal at a time when such communities are spreading throughout Jordan to the point that they can be seen on nearly every highway.
Fatima describes her life as if she's trapped in a nightmare she can't escape; for years now, her husband has struggled to find work and they are forced to survive on the absolute minimum with few necessities at their disposal. She worries about the future of her children. "In Syria, we used to have a house full of life and comfort; now we have nothing, own nothing, and are barely surviving; this life should not be lived by any human being. All I care about is my children; I want them to have a better life. Feeding them is a constant battle, warming them is a struggle, and it breaks my heart that I have nothing to offer." Fatima said.
The World Food Programme (WFP) provides monthly assistance to Fatima and her family, with each person receiving 23JOD per month. With no other source of income, the assistance is a lifeline for the family. "We live on assistance. We buy only the necessities. We can't afford fruit and meat. Food prices are rising and we owe more and more money each month. " Fatima said.
Fatima's neighbor, Ahmad, is a father of five who fled Syria after his house was bombed. Before the war, he worked in sheep trading, and his wife used to make dairy products and sell them to neighbors to boost the family's income. Ahmad leaves his family on a seasonal basis to seek work in agricultural lands in order to support his family and relatives who live in the same community as him. "I am in constant fear when I leave my children and wife behind; the danger of something going wrong is so high that anything can go wrong; we use exposed electricity cables to charge our phones and light the tent at night; on rainy days, my children could be electrocuted as water leaks inside the tent. Our relatives died last year when they used a fire pit for heating, and their tent caught fire and burned them alive." Ahmad said.
"Life in a tent is not a life." This quote was said by so many people living in these shelters surrounded by snow and cold. Karema is another of Fatime's neighbors. She talked about how her brother's child, Abdulla, had sneaked out to play in the snow but returned a few minutes later, soaking wet and cold, barely feeling the heat from the fire. He leaned against the fire pit stove, which was used to heat their tent with branches collected from nearby trees, leaving pieces of his burnt skin on the stove. "What we're going through isn't right, neither for us nor for the children. The international community must come together to help us and recognize our existence. Life has brought us here, and there is nowhere else for us to go. We need all the help and support we can get to help us survive" Karema stated.
The food security situation of refugees in Jordan remains alarming. More than 80% of refugee families living in communities are either food insecure or at risk of becoming so. In light of the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the socio-economic situation of refugees, most families are still heavily dependent on WFP assistance. They continue to rely on negative coping strategies such as restricting adult consumption so that children can eat more; eating less; early marriage; and taking degrading or illegal jobs due to the sheer lack of job opportunities.
Thanks to generous contributions from Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, KSA, Luxembourg, Norway, RoK, UAE, UK, and USA, WFP has been able to provide monthly food assistance during 2021 to around 465,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, helping them get through this harsh winter.
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26 June 2022
UNHCR: Syrian refugee in Jordan goes from dream job to any job to no job
Close to becoming a qualified pharmacist before fleeing the conflict, Huthaifa is among those slipping into poverty as the odd jobs he and other refugees in Jordan rely on dry up.
Huthaifa, 31, sighs as he lists all the jobs he has worked in since arriving in Jordan as a refugee from Syria eight years ago. “Construction, tiling, demolitions, painting, a mobile phone shop, the vegetable market,” he says. The only common thread is that all are a far cry from his preferred career: pharmacy.
But after years of frustration at not being able to find work in his chosen field, he now faces a far bigger problem. Soaring unemployment and the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19 have made finding any kind of steady work a challenge for many refugees and Jordanians alike, and Huthaifa is among those sliding into debt and struggling to support his family.
Back in Syria, he was on his way to becoming a qualified pharmacist, having already overcome challenges including dropping out of school early to support his family. It had been getting a job aged 18 at a pharmacy in Homs run by a family friend that had transformed his fortunes and led him to set his heart on the profession.
“For four years I worked in the pharmacy as an assistant. I learned the names of all the medicines, developed relationships with the customers, and developed a love for this specialty. Finally, I saved enough money to go to university,” Huthaifa says.
During the first two years of his pharmaceutical sciences degree, he continued to work evening shifts at the pharmacy after studying during the day.
But his dreams of becoming a qualified pharmacist were dashed by the outbreak of conflict, putting an end to his work and studies and eventually forcing him to flee to Jordan in 2014, following his older brother who had left the previous month. “The whole neighborhood was destroyed. There was nothing left for us in Syria.”
After finding an apartment in Zarqa – a sprawling city northeast of the capital Amman – Huthaifa began to look for work. “I went to the local pharmacy to see if they had any openings, but they requested a degree certificate. Even with six years of experience all they wanted was the certificate. But I had never graduated.”
Frustrated, Huthaifa resigned himself to working on construction sites like his brother and other friends who had fled Syria. Although he had no experience, he learned the trade “brick by brick” and developed a network of contacts who would call him when they needed extra hands.
“I felt my experience was being wasted, but there was nothing I could do,” he says.
Now married and with a fourth child on the way, Huthaifa’s financial situation has recently become dramatically worse, and in the past two months, he has fou nd only four days’ work.
“Now every morning I go down to the market street and walk shop to shop to ask if there is any work or if anyone has jobs that need doing. The answer is always the same: ‘maybe tomorrow’,” he explains.
With the majority of refugees in Jordan relying on income from daily work, the current outlook is bleak. While more than half of those living outside camps have some form of employment, whether formal or informal, the income many receive is not enough to prevent them from slipping into poverty. A recent assessment found that 64 percent of refugees in the country now live on less than 3 Jordanian dinars (US$4.2) a day.
The worrying trend underlines the need for continued support to the 675,000 registered Syrian refugees in Jordan and 5.7 million in the wider region, as well as the countries and communities hosting them. Supporting sustainable and inclusive economies that allow refugees and their hosts to thrive will be one of the challenges facing international donors at a conference on the future of Syria and the region on 10 May in Brussels.
For Huthaifa, who until now has relied on working hard and learning new skills to overcome the odds, his situation is becoming desperate. “I haven’t paid my rent for four months. I haven’t paid the water and electricity bills for a year and a half since we moved into this house. We survive by the grace of God,” he says.
Forced to sell the food coupons the family receives to try to keep up with overdue rent, Huthaifa regularly buys food on credit at the local supermarket, and with his debts piling up he feels embarrassed to leave his house for fear of judgment.
“Often, we only cook twice a week. Other than that, we rely on scraps of food left over in the fridge. On the difficult days, I have to send my children to my brother’s or neighbor’s house to eat.”
Having run out of options, all he can do is continue the daily cycle of searching for work. His dream of becoming a pharmacist feels further away than ever, and the best Huthaifa can hope for now is a steady wage.
With little prospect to return to Syria – Huthaifa believes it is not yet safe – he says he dreams of a stable job in Jordan. “All I wish is to be paid regularly, on time and with an income that I deserve.”
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26 June 2022
UNFPA: From Agony to Hope
“When wars begin, so does the terror and devastation of sexual violence. The bodies of women, girls, men and boys become battlefields. Rape is used as a weapon of war just as surely as the bomb that blows up a building or the tank that ploughs through a crowd.” said Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The consequences of sexual violence are many. It brutalizes bodies, scars minds, and even kills. It silences and shames survivors, sowing fear and insecurity. It leaves a destructive legacy through prolonged disability, sexually transmitted infections, lost wages, health-care costs, and stigma that attaches not only to survivors and victims, but to their families as well.
Ever since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, many refugees who were survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have fled to Jordan looking for a chance to rebuild their lives. Many of them were haunted by the memories of the sexual violence and exploitation they experiences during captivity. Thanks to the safe spaces supported by UNFPA Jordan in refugee camps and host communities, survivors were able to find safety, heal and reclaim their dignity and lives.
UNFPA has been working for the past years with the generous support of the UN Action Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Multi-Partner Trust Fund, and together with UNHCR and other partners to ensure survivors of CRSV are accessing and being provided with the needed services through well-trained case managers.
Women and girls are often considered to be more vulnerable to sexual violence than men due to social norms and gender inequality. However, it has been emphasized that men and boys can be subjected to different forms of violence and sexual abuse. Various forms of conflict-related sexual violence against men may refer to castration, sterilization, rape and forced masturbation of oneself and others. Men and boys may also be forced to perform sexual acts against other people or to witness sexual violence against others.
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UNFPA Jordan is sharing the stories of two survivors who were subjected to sexual violence during the period of war in Syria. Their fates and the lives of their families were forever changed by the services provided at UNFPA safe spaces.
In the words of Salma
I lived the worst days of my life in detention. I was subjected to the worst forms of abuse, humiliation, and sexual violence, and I lived the most difficult and breathtaking moments. I wished for death many times, I wished to close my eyes forever, I wished to erase from my memory all the painful and disturbing memories. Why me?" What did I do?"
said Salma.
Illustration by Rawan, a 24 year-old young woman from Syria at the Women and Girls Safe Spaces in Zaatari Camp.
The story of Salma* - a 37-year-old Syrian woman - began when she was arrested during the war in Syria. Her story is that of hundreds of women and girls who have been subjected to all forms of violence, humiliation and exploitation as a result of the war. I lived the worst days of my life in detention. I was subjected to the worst forms of abuse, humiliation, and sexual violence, and I lived the most difficult and breathtaking moments. I wished for death many times, I wished to close my eyes forever, I wished to erase from my memory all the painful and disturbing memories. Why me?" What did I do?" said to the case manager at the Institute for Family Health (IFH) - one of the UNFPA Jordan’s supported implementing partners - in the Zaatari camp in Jordan.
For nearly a year, Salma had been subjected to different forms of sexual violence and exploitation while in detention. In 2013, she was able to flee with her three children to Jordan, but the events of the detention continued to haunt her every day and night. To this day, Salma still lives with fear and uncertainty. "The experience of sexual violence destroyed me and made me weaker. I was tired of self-blame and flogging. I became surrounded by memories that exhausted and tired me, nightmares and dreams that prevented me from enjoying my life even after my release from prison, and this experience is still present in front of my eyes." expressed Salma.
Like many other refugee women, Salma faced difficulty in adjusting to the camp’s environment. She was forced to marry a man who mistreated her. She said: "I couldn’t take it anymore. I hated my life and hated men. I only married him because my family forced me to! When we are in a closed room, all the memories from the detention return. I feel afraid, but where can I escape?… I did not want this life anymore.” Salma lived in constant fear, anxiety, despair, mistrust of herself and others, recurring physical pain, and disturbances in her sleep and appetite. She also isolated herself from everyone she cared about, as negative thoughts gradually chipped away at her soul.
Through the outreach team of the Institute for Family Health (IFH) in Zaatari camp - supported by UNFPA, Salma was introduced to the services provided at the Women and Girls Safe Spaces operated by IFH. She said: “When I arrived at the safe space, I felt that everything will change, and indeed that is what happened!"
Salma was attended by a case manager in the center, and this was the first time she spoke about the incidents that had occurred during the previous years. She was provided with case management services to identify her needs, such as psychosocial support. She was also referred to the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service provided by the Jordanian Health Aid Society (JHAS) which is supported also by UNFPA, and she received cash assistance to secure her basic needs and participated in recreational activities which helped her recover some hope.
After a year of continuous follow up, Salma’s mental and psychological health began to improve. She was no longer hostage to her past which had tormented her for years.
Today, Salma is independent, empowered and able to achieve and give back to her community: "I did not expect that one day I would reach where I am now! I thought that no one could help me or even get me out of the nightmare I was in. But after the healing trip with the case manager in the safe space, I was able to turn the page and start over. Today I am empowered, strong, working, taking care of myself, my family and those around me."
“In the words of Maher” "I did not expect to get out of the detention alive. I lived there the worst days of my life. I was subjected to various types of torture, the most severe of which was sexual violence, which harmed me and affected how I saw myself, affected my relationship with my wife and children and everyone around me..." he declared. Maher* is a 30-year old Syrian man, who was detained in a military detention center in his country of origin - Syria. Although he managed to get out, and flee to Jordan with his wife and four children in 2013, he was reliving the trauma of his time in detention every day. Today Maher lives with his family in the Zaatari camp. Since entering the camp, Maher has had difficulty adjusting to the refugee situation and the camp environment. He is no longer the person he was before entering the detention. He said: “These thoughts and memories broke me and my home. I was no longer able to take care of my children and my wife, nor meet their needs. I was no longer able to work and communicate with others. Suddenly a new situation was imposed on me. I lost hope in everything, I didn't want my life anymore, I was eager to delete all these memories!" Through the outreach efforts conducted by the outreach team at IFH in Zaatari camp, which is supported by UNFPA, Maher was introduced to the services provided in the community center. It was the beginning of his journey to healing. At the community center, Maher benefited from the psychosocial support sessions. He was able to open up and share his experiences with a counselor when he was reassured that the services he received were confidential. He participated in awareness-raising sessions, and he was referred to the medical services provided at the Saudi Hospital in the camp. "I am back to the strong and passionate person I used to be! All my dark memories suddenly stopped controlling me. I have a strong desire to help others to create change, I found myself after I lost it," said Maher. Today, Maher is a volunteer at IFH and one of the active members of the team leading the male engagement program. He is passionate about educating men and boys about the available protection services for male survivors of violence, and he plays a crucial role in assisting in their referral. "These services improved my life. Now it's my turn to ensure that men and boys know that there are services that help them overcome the incidents that they may have been exposed to" Maher is also an active member of the community committees inside the camp. He implements awareness-raising sessions for men and boys about GBV, gender equality, child marriage and more. *The names of survivors were changed for protection and confidentiality reasons.
Today, Salma is independent, empowered and able to achieve and give back to her community: "I did not expect that one day I would reach where I am now! I thought that no one could help me or even get me out of the nightmare I was in. But after the healing trip with the case manager in the safe space, I was able to turn the page and start over. Today I am empowered, strong, working, taking care of myself, my family and those around me."
“In the words of Maher” "I did not expect to get out of the detention alive. I lived there the worst days of my life. I was subjected to various types of torture, the most severe of which was sexual violence, which harmed me and affected how I saw myself, affected my relationship with my wife and children and everyone around me..." he declared. Maher* is a 30-year old Syrian man, who was detained in a military detention center in his country of origin - Syria. Although he managed to get out, and flee to Jordan with his wife and four children in 2013, he was reliving the trauma of his time in detention every day. Today Maher lives with his family in the Zaatari camp. Since entering the camp, Maher has had difficulty adjusting to the refugee situation and the camp environment. He is no longer the person he was before entering the detention. He said: “These thoughts and memories broke me and my home. I was no longer able to take care of my children and my wife, nor meet their needs. I was no longer able to work and communicate with others. Suddenly a new situation was imposed on me. I lost hope in everything, I didn't want my life anymore, I was eager to delete all these memories!" Through the outreach efforts conducted by the outreach team at IFH in Zaatari camp, which is supported by UNFPA, Maher was introduced to the services provided in the community center. It was the beginning of his journey to healing. At the community center, Maher benefited from the psychosocial support sessions. He was able to open up and share his experiences with a counselor when he was reassured that the services he received were confidential. He participated in awareness-raising sessions, and he was referred to the medical services provided at the Saudi Hospital in the camp. "I am back to the strong and passionate person I used to be! All my dark memories suddenly stopped controlling me. I have a strong desire to help others to create change, I found myself after I lost it," said Maher. Today, Maher is a volunteer at IFH and one of the active members of the team leading the male engagement program. He is passionate about educating men and boys about the available protection services for male survivors of violence, and he plays a crucial role in assisting in their referral. "These services improved my life. Now it's my turn to ensure that men and boys know that there are services that help them overcome the incidents that they may have been exposed to" Maher is also an active member of the community committees inside the camp. He implements awareness-raising sessions for men and boys about GBV, gender equality, child marriage and more. *The names of survivors were changed for protection and confidentiality reasons.
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26 June 2022
UNV and UNHCR engage refugee UN Volunteers as agents of change in Jordan
Refugee UN Volunteers are contributing to the development and wellbeing of their own and host communities in Jordan. In this piece, we underline how volunteering can serve as an enabler for refugees, by engaging them as agents of change while creating livelihood opportunities for them.
Following the adoption of the Global Compact on Refugees by the UN General Assembly in 2018, and in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), UNV launched a special initiative to facilitate the deployment of people of concern with UNHCR as Refugee UN Volunteers. This enables them to engage in an income generating opportunity which also assists them in building on their competencies and skills.
Since August 2021, UNHCR has deployed 12 Refugee UN Volunteers in Jordan, including 10 medical doctors serving in support of Jordan’s COVID-19 response. The other two serve as Refugee Electrical Assistants in Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps.
Commenting on the results achieved through the deployment of Refugee UN Volunteers in Jordan, UNHCR Representative Dominik Bartsch emphasizes the utility of this UNV-UNHCR special initiative in engaging refugees as agents of change.
Refugee UN Volunteer Eyad Al-Masri (34) has 16 years of experience in the field of electricity networks. He was deployed as an electrical assistant in Za’atari camp, which hosts almost 81,000 Syrian refugees, in September 2021.
"This assignment enabled me to do some good for people forced to flee their homes, including myself. It also allowed me to gain invaluable experience. This enhanced my self-confidence and my sense of belonging to the community," said Eyad Al-Masri, Refugee UN Volunteer Electrical Assistant, UNHCR Jordan.
For Eyad, helping ensure the provision of electricity to the camps’ inhabitants emphasizes the value of his work, which entails monitoring and maintaining the electricity network in the camp. In addition, he is engaged in raising community awareness on issues related to safety and saving energy.
Souzan Mansour (32) and Abdulrazzak Al-Darkashli (64) are both part of the team of the Refugee Medical Doctors deployed by UNHCR in support of COVID-19 Response in Jordan, under an agreement with the Ministry of Health.
Souzan was deployed as a General Practitioner within the Emergency department at Princess Basma hospital in Irbid, the same facility in which she spent one year training after graduating from the university in 2019. For her, this assignment has been namely useful to gain experience in communicating with the patients. “It also allowed me to give back to the country which welcomed me and my family with hospitality,” she explains.
"Volunteering made me feel safer and further polished my personality. It broadened my knowledge and experience. I hope I can keep giving by engaging in more opportunities to serve my community," said Souzan Mansour, Refugee Medical Doctor, UNHCR Jordan.
Meanwhile, Abdulrazzak joined the COVID-19 vaccination team at Al-Bashir hospital in Amman as a General Practitioner. There, he was assigned to monitor and treat side effects among the vaccine recipients, namely those who show allergic reactions or have underlying conditions. When a few people developed such adverse reactions, his role was to respond quickly through the proper protocol to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
"Having spent a while off-service, this assignment helped me regain my self-confidence. Being able to put my skills and expertise in the service of others once again is namely very rewarding," Abdulrazzak shares.
UNHCR Representative Dominik Bartsch is highly appreciative of the partnership and this UNV-UNHCR special initiative.
"This is an enormous untapped potential in terms of opportunities, not just for UNHCR operations, but really for the entire UN family. Refugee UN Volunteers can be deployed in many different programmes and I really do see great potential for this facility," said Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Representative in Jordan.
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Press Release
28 June 2022
UNFPA in Jordan honors Mama Munira - the first midwife in Jordan
27 June 2022 – Amman - Today, the United Nations Population Fund in Jordan, UNFPA, celebrated an exceptional woman and mid-wife, Ms. Munira Shaban.
“Mama Munira” was honored in recognition of receiving the Medal of Excellence from His Majesty, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, her outstanding contribution to Midwifery in Jordan and her service as a mid-Wife at the UNFPA-supported Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic in Zaatari Refugee Camp.
“Munira celebrates her 50th year working as a nurse and midwife in Jordan. Today, she serves some of the most vulnerable women and families in Zaatari Refugee Camp, who live under extraordinary circumstances. We are proud that Munira is part of UNFPA’s efforts reach its strategic goals for 2030, of zero preventable maternal deaths”, said Ms. Ensherah Ahmad, UNFPA in Jordan Representative
The event was attended by H.E. Maria Hadjitheodosiou, EU Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Alexandra Rydmark, Sweden's Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Donica Pottie, Ambassador of Canada to Jordan, H.E Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan, Espen Lindbæck and Dr. Ya’rub Ajlouni, JIHASi CEO.
“Today, in Zaatari Camp, I feel honored to provide refugee women and families with the knowledge and awareness I gained over the years about sexual and reproductive health. At the age of 4-years old, I became a refugee when my family fled our home in Jerusalem. Life was difficult, but I was determined to pursue my dream of becoming a mid-wife and obtain the highest level of education in my field”, said Munira.
Born in Jerusalem in 1944, Munira lived with her family in the city of Salt in Jordan until she completed high-school. She went on to complete a 3-year training in Midwifery at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem. She returned to Salt, three years later, becoming Jordan’s first certified mid-wife.
During the event, Mama Munira was presented a letter of gratitude from UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, congratulating her on receiving this royal honor, and on her life-long service in preventing maternal morbidity and mortality for thousands of women and babies.
In her letter, Dr. Kanem wrote, “UNFPA believes that midwives following your legacy should have a greater role in leadership and governance to drive advancements in health policies and service deliveries. With such dedication, you proved to be an invaluable resource and a great role model”.
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Press Release
28 June 2022
Endorsement of the Jordan Declaration on Inclusion and Diversity in Education
Amman, 27 June 2022 - Education stakeholders and partners in Jordan made a firm commitment to every child’s right to a quality education by declaring that inclusion and diversity must be the very foundation upon which education must build back better from the devastating impact of the pandemic.
The Jordan Declaration on Inclusion and Diversity in Education was endorsed under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al Hussein, President of the Higher Council for the Right of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), and His Excellency Prof Wajih Owais, Minister of Education (MOE), together with various national and international education partners at the High-Level Policy Dialogue “Towards greater inclusion and diversity in education for better learning outcomes” on June 26, 2022. This crucial step in Jordan’s journey towards the right to education for all was organized in partnership with UNESCO and GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
“Inclusive Education is the most effective means to improve learning outcomes, prevent discriminatory attitudes and behaviours, address the health and well-being of all learners, ensure space availability and the right to education for all,” said HE Prof Owaiss.
The high-level event brought together over 70 officials and representatives from the Ministry of Education and other line ministries, HCD, development partners, international and national stakeholders and non-governmental and community-based organizations, who reiterated their commitment to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by 2030 to "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all". They committed and agreed to jointly advocate for and work towards putting learners’ inclusion and diversity at the heart of education post Covid-19 and to address the ‘Transforming Education’ agenda.
Over the past decades, Jordan has taken some important steps towards inclusion within the education sector. This is, in line with the government’s ambition to lead the region towards greater equality amongst persons with and without disabilities. The High-Level Policy Dialogue deliberated on the opportunities and challenges in key areas and tracks to transform education in the country. Panel discussions which brought together government officials, education and development partners, the civil society, as well as student and youth representatives addressed a wide range of education themes and issues that are crucial to move towards greater inclusion and diversity.
The adopted Jordan Declaration on Inclusion and Diversity in Education highlights the definition of inclusion and diversity in education and 10 groups of children most vulnerable to exclusion from and within education reached through wide national consultations in 2021. The Declaration also outlines nine areas of action to achieve greater inclusion and diversity in Jordan, specifically through system strengthening; operationalized legal frameworks; better data collection and access; improved equitable funding and sustainable programming; systematic capacity and professional development; better and safer learning environments, coordinated advocacy and planning; removing barriers and mainstreaming inclusion; and better and more relevant learning.
“Protecting the right to education of its learners and ensuring equal opportunities for all, especially after the COVID pandemic that has exacerbated disparities and inequalities, the Jordan Declaration also brings the country closer to fulfilling its obligations under the Convention Against Discrimination in Education,” said Min Jeong Kim, UNESCO Representative to Jordan.
Ms Elisabeth Girrbach, GIZ Jordan Country Director, applauded the remarkable milestone that has been achieved today. She iterated that, inclusive education is an obligation and not a luxury, nevertheless it takes a concerted effort of all stakeholders and will not happen overnight. This joint vision and understanding reached with the Declaration on Inclusion embraces the diversity of abilities and background found among children in the schools across Jordan and makes sure no learner will be left behind.
“Inclusive education for children with disabilities is a huge challenge, I wish we had started 30-40 years ago…” stated HRH Prince Mired before the signing ceremony. “There are millions of good practices from countries that have done it before us. We must learn from them and speed up the process. We must own the problem. This is our issue. There are sceptics but we must prove them wrong. We have to succeed. These are our children. We are serious. The Ministry of Education is serious. We have the political will and ownership. His Majesty the King is very serious about this issue. We have all the elements in place. All we have to do is pull up our sleeves and get down to it. For our work to be sustainable, we have to do it, and be in the driver’s seat. We have to move forward and upwards… forward and upwards!”
The endorsement of the Declaration on Inclusion and Diversity in Education is timely as it comes right before H.E Minister of Education’s participation in the Ministerial Transforming Education Pre-Summit taking place at UNESCO in Paris, 28‐30 June 2022. The pre-summit will provide the Jordanian delegation the opportunity to inspire other countries by sharing key milestones already achieved in the education sector. This will feed into the Transforming Education Summit to be held at the United Nations in September 2022. The Summit aims to mobilize action, ambition, solidarity and solutions with a view to transforming education between now, 2030 and beyond. “I will be proud to bring with me our commitment for action through the Jordan Declaration on Inclusion and Diversity in Education” said HE Prof Owaiss in his closing remarks.
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Press Release
22 June 2022
United Nations in Jordan launches its 2021 Results Report
AMMAN (22 June 2022)— The United Nations in Jordan has released its Annual Results Report for 2021, highlighting its humanitarian activities and development interventions under the fourth year of the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) 2018-2022 implementation.
The report also features activities implemented by the United Nations in Jordan over the past year, in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing its socio-economic impact and inclusive recovery.
According to the report, the United Nations agencies, funds and programs spent USD 914.1m in 2021 to support humanitarian and development activities and projects across three main priorities:
1- Strengthened Institutions;
2- Empowered People;
3- Enhanced Opportunities;
Under these priorities, the UN worked closely with funding partners, civil society organizations and various governmental institutions to support formulation and amendment to new and existing legislations, policies and strategies as well as strengthening capacity of institutions to enable Jordan to achieve its commitments under the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
The UN also continued creating an enabling environment to enhance individuals’ knowledge of rights, as well as their access to information, education, skills, capacities, and services. Efforts over the past year focused on empowering people to change patterns of behavior, to improve their circumstances and development.
In addition, the UN provided trainings and strengthened economic opportunities with a focus on women and vulnerable Jordanians and refugees.
Other results achieved in 2021 include:
o Over 2,000,000 Jordanians and refugees were supported with humanitarian and development services.
o Over 60 policies, strategies, programs and legislations of the Government of Jordan were formulated and/or supported.
o 89,000 people accessed information about eliminating all forms of violence against women
o 2,102,463 community members were exposed to information about women, peace and security, gender equality, gender-based violence, the role of women in society, peacebuilding, and preventing violent extremism.
o 78,688 children received messages on child protection and psychosocial support.
o 425,818 Jordanian and Syrian school children benefited from the School Feeding Program
o 5,286 out of school children supported through the non-formal education program
o 500,000 refugees received monthly cash assistance for food.
o 7,000 individuals benefited from enhanced access to labour market through skills development.
o 62,195 work permits (56,693 males and 5,502 females) were issued to refugees by the Government of Jordan- the highest number since 2016.
o 50 entrepreneurs and small businesses received business incubation training under the “LevelUp Accelerator Program” to support their business development.
The UN allocated USD 441,3 million to support the Government of Jordan in its response to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 and to help Jordan recovery from the pandemic. In addition, the UN supported vaccine rollout including provision of 436,800 COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facilities, strengthened capacity of medical staff, and procured hospitals and laboratory equipment and supplies.
In 2022, the UN in Jordan will continue to focus on developing its new Cooperation Framework (CF) for the years, 2023-2027 and bring the current UNSDF cycle to a close. The new CF will highlight four main priorities: enhanced opportunities for inclusive, gender-responsive green growth; enhanced access to quality social services protection; enhanced national capacity to address responsible, equitable access to and consumption of water, food, and energy; and strengthened accountability, transparency and participation.
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More results achieved can be found in the ‘2021 UN Country Annual Results Report- Jordan’, accessible on the following URL: https://jordan.un.org/en/186020-2021-un-jordan-annual-results-report
The UN Cooperation Framework (CF): is informed by national priorities and the UN Common Country Analysis. It outlines the contribution of the UN development system to national partners to reach the Sustainable Development Goals in an integrated manner, with a commitment to leave no one behind, to human rights and other international standards and obligations.
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Press Release
22 June 2022
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR celebrates refugee contributions to Jordanian society
On 20 June, World Refugee Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is honoring Jordan’s continued hospitality in welcoming and hosting refugees. Focusing on the right to seek safety, World Refugee Day this year will showcase how refugees from multiple nationalities have been able to find a safe haven in Jordan but also rebuild their lives and become a productive part of society.
“World Refugee Day is not only an occasion to remember the hardship and pain refugees have gone through in fleeing their countries, but also the strength, courage and determination they have shown in the years since,” said Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Representative to Jordan.
To mark the occasion, UNHCR is holding a public event in Amman which will run from 6PM to 8PM on 20 June at the Ras al Ain Hangar During the event refugees from different nationalities will share their stories as well as music, dance, art, food, and different aspects of their cultures. The Jordanian band AutoStrad will also be performing.
Supported by the Greater Amman Municipality, and in the presence of H.E. the Minister of Interior, Mazin Farrayeh and the Head of the Syrian Refugee Affairs Directorate, Brigadier General Tareq Azar, ambassadors of donor countries, UN agencies, NGO organizations, and the general public, the event brings together all sectors of Jordanian society to showcase the skills of refugees and the generosity of the Jordanian host community.
The overwhelming support of Jordanians towards refugees is reflected in new data released by UNHCR this week, which shows that 96% of Jordanians are sympathetic towards refugees. This figure has increased from 92% in just six months. Additionally, the majority of Jordanians – 81% of the survey respondents – say they support the inclusion of refugees within Jordanian national systems such as health and education.
Commenting on these findings, Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Representative to Jordan, said “The positive publicsentiment towards refugees is a cornerstone for their continued acceptance and inclusion within Jordanian society. On World Refugee Day, we would like to celebrate Jordan and its people, who demonstrate their generosity and kindness at times when global displacement has reached unprecedented levels.
Figures taken from UNHCR’s latest Global Trends report, released in June, show one in every 14 people in Jordan is a refugee and that globally, the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict has exceeded 100 million in 2022. This is the highest level that UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has seen in over 70 years.
Jordan currently hosts hover 760,000 refugees, 85 per cent of whom live outside of refugee camps in urban areas. The continued generosity of the Government of Jordan and the hospitality of its people over the past decades has been key to safeguarding the refugees’ access to safety and asylum. As a result, Jordan is globally recognized as an example of how to welcome people forced to flee.
Despite this, 64 percent of refugees in Jordan continue to live on less than 3JOD per day. As revealed by UNHCR’s recent Vulnerability Assessment, although most refugees in Jordan earn their own income through work and are self-sufficient, the amount of money they survive on is not enough to pull them out of poverty.
UNHCR continues to call for solidarity and responsibility-sharing from the international community, not only for those UNHCR protects, but also for Jordan as host country given the major social and economic impact of hosting refugees.
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Press Release
14 June 2022
FAO Jordan paves the way to a greener future
Amman, Jordan, 13th June, 2022 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) inaugurated its new solar-energy system at its premises in Jordan. With its launch, the system is expected to enhance business continuity and reduce the climate impacts of FAO Jordan, all while decreasing energy costs and promoting sustainable development in the region.
Amongst the distinguished guests in attendance, the launch ceremony included the participation of H.E Dr. Muawieh Radaideh, Minister of Environment, H.E Ms. Amani Al Azzam, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director General (ADG) and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, and Rodrigo de Lapuerta, Director of Logistics Services Division, CSL. Further attendees included the Corporate Environmental Responsibility and FAO Jordan teams, as well as colleagues from the UNDP Green Energy Team, whose constant support was invaluable to the realization of this project.
In line with FAO’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy (CER) 2020-2030, the CER team of CSLI, the FAO Jordan office, and the UNDP Green Energy Team pave the way towards a low carbon FAO with this 13kWp grid-tied solar PV system installation. The system will be able to cover approximately 50% of the office’s electricity consumption and save approximately 11 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
H.E Dr. Muawieh Radaideh, Minister of Environment, stated “Today's celebration goes beyond installing a solar energy system to having supporters to deliver the message that energy efficiency is key.”
H.E Ms. Amani Al Azzam, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources congratulated and valued the commitment of FAO Jordan towards a green future.
“FAO Jordan is one of the first FAO Offices in the region that turned to solar energy to power its operations with the installation of a Solar PV system, in a remarkable effort to curb its carbon footprint.” said Dr. AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director General (ADG) and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa.
FAO’s Representative in Jordan, Eng. Nabil Assaf, said “With energy efficiency initiatives that will increase the sustainability of our facilities, FAO Jordan is paving the way towards the 45% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, as stipulated by the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030.” he added “Today we are taking action to lower our greenhouse gas emissions to ensure a viable future for us and the generations to come.”
Rodrigo de Lapuerta, Director of Logistics Services Division, said “This system is the product of a lot of hard work and collaboration between the FAO Jordan office and UNDP and FAO teams. The principles that have defined this project, namely teamwork, determination, a passion for environmental issues, are the foundations that FAO use to walk the talk, and will be the crucial drivers for the attainment of the SDGs, as well as the fight against climate change.”
Switching to renewable energy has strong environmental incentives, namely saving CO2 emissions, effectively reducing the carbon footprint and burden on the environment. This supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while also promoting green energy solutions and inspiring local communities to adopt similar solutions
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