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UNHCR are now distributing school kits to all registered Syrian children in an effort to encourage school attendance at local Jordanian public schools. Kits include bag, along with reading and writing materials.highlight 20 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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During the reporting period, UNHCR implementing partner, Caritas, carried out a distribution in Mafraq in the north of Jordan. The distribution package included blankets, mattresses, school kits, hygiene kits and sanitation kits along with other much needed household items. The number of beneficiaries for this distribution was 45 families, and was part of a three day process reaching out to families, single males, and single females with targeted assistance.highlight 12 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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UNHCR launched the Syria Regional Response Plan on 22 March. Official data from surrounding countries and UNHCR’s own registration figures indicate that as of March 2012, around 40,000 people have fled from Syria to the neighbouring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq. While international and national agencies, in close coordination with the host governments, continue to respond to the immediate needs caused by this displacement, a common strategy and coordination mechanism is key for the effective planning of an adequate humanitarian response. This Syria Regional Response Plan includes an appeal for $84 million to fund protection and assistance activities for displaced Syrians.highlight 22 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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The UN refugee agency announced on March 13 the appointment of a veteran of emergency operations to coordinate its approach to the refugee crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries. As Regional Refugee Coordinator, Panos Moumtzis will be based in Geneva and work closely with the refugee agency\'s Middle East and North Africa Bureau and UNHCR representatives in concerned countries. The Arabic speaker\'s brief will also be to ensure smooth cooperation with inter-agency coordination mechanisms. He will travel frequently to the region.highlight 13 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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The number of those at the Ramtha Transit Facility is nearing 800 individuals. UNHCR is working with the Government of Jordan to find a more permanent solution.highlight 26 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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The High Relief Commission received approval on additional funding to continue assistance to displaced Syrians in north Lebanon averting the feared March 23 shutdown.highlight 23 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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The Ramtha Transit Facility is increasingly under pressure as the number of individuals and families crossing the border illegally continues to rise. Figures for Ramtha have now exceeded 1,000 individuals with temporary shelters erected on-site. UNHCR is working closely with the Government of Jordan to identify the best manner in which to ensure protection and delivery of assistance in a timely and effective manner.highlight 29 Mar 2012 (12 years ago)
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UNHCR implementing partner JHAS has carried out three Non-Food Items distribution in recent days in Ma\'an, Zarqa and Amman. The distribution was for 420 individuals, including 137 families.highlight 01 Apr 2012 (12 years ago)
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UNHCR Implementing Partner Caritas has carried out an NFI distribution in Mafraq for 388 individuals and a smaller number in Karak. Distribution included mattresses, blankets, kitchen sets, stoves for example.highlight 02 Apr 2012 (12 years ago)
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UN Partners and the Government of Jordan are currently conducting a rapid joint needs assessment in an effort to ascertain a better understanding of vulnerabilities within Syrian community in Jordan. Assessment is being conducted in areas with high concentrations of Syrians such as Amman, Ramtha and Mafraq.highlight 03 Apr 2012 (12 years ago)