The SGBV WG met regularly in May 2019 with a focus on youth and GBV, this included the presentation of the COMPACT- interagency guidelines for working with and for young people in humanitarian settings. In the reporting month the working group provided technical review of 12 submitted proposal to the OCHA managed humanitarian funding. In order to collect lessons learnt on inclusion of people with disabilities in GBV programming in this operation a taskforce met to develop briefing note. A second briefing session was offered on SGBV WG mobile data entry. The working group worked with sub national coordination in Mafraq to support the establishment of CMR services in the area. In Zaatari camp a multisectorial initiative brought together youth, protection and GBV actors and community volunteers to discuss solutions for street sexual harassment in the camp.

In July 2019, the GBV Working Group focused on risk mitigation intervention with the support of UNFPA GBVIE specialist from the roving team. The main purpose of the intervention is to assist humanitarian actors and communities in Jordan to coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate essential actions for the prevention and mitigation of GBV across selected sectors of humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. Because of the protracted crisis and the need to strengthen resilience and national capacity this initiative aims as well at involving for the first-time relevant Ministries.

On the occasion of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, the SGBV SWG organized a joint art event in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality under the national theme "Break the silence on Economic violence". Over 400 participants attended the event including the general public, donor agencies, humanitarian and development actors, beneficiaries of the programs and refugee volunteers.

Commemoration of World Health Day (WHD), 2016 theme “Beat Diabetes” on 6 April 2016

Finalization of PWG 2016 strategy: Protection working group 2016 has been finalized after consultations and reviews between the PWG members.

Sharia Court in Azraq Camp: The Sharia Court in Azraq Camp alongside with ARDD-legal Aid have started to function completely during the month of March. This will allow access to justice and legal services for Syrian refugees living in the camp, including issues related to the Jordanian Personal Status Law (which includes marriage procedures, divorce, birth certificate, fixing kinship and custody issues).

CP: CPSWG 2016 work plan was finalized after review and discussion in the working group meeting.

MHPSS 4Ws mapping exercise report: The 2015/2016 mapping specifically focuses on MHPSS interventions, collecting information on the broad range of mental health and psychosocial support activities provided to all beneficiary groups in Jordan.

[Inter-Agency Financial Tracking: Refugee Component] During the 1st quarter of 2016, 164 million USD (21% of the total requested funds) have been received under the refugee component.

UNHCR welcomes the announcement from the GoJ regarding the waiving of fees for Syrian refugees for annual work permits in the coming 3 months (until the 4th of July).