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.

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.

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.

Humanitarian partners are concentrating efforts to encourage parents to send their children to school during their displacement. Tools include individual counselling at registration at UNHCR, along with use of SMS to maintain sustained encouragement.

As greater numbers of Syrians approach UNHCR Jordan for registration, an accelerated registration procedure has been rolled out to ensure that those who want and need protection are responded to as quickly as possible.

New working group has been formed in response to Syrian situation, \"Children and GBV,\" recognising that not only children and women are affected in emergencies - but also men.

UN Agencies are increasing staff, with UNHCR expanding the registration team to speed up process, along with the arrival of some 13 emergency specialists, for WASH, Camp Management, Site Planning and Coordination.

UNHCR Jordan has recorded the highest number of registrations in one month in its history, with 4,880 Syrian individuals registered since April 1st. This figure surpasses numbers registered at height of Iraqi crisis in 2007. UNHCR Representative, Andrew Harper, thanked his team for their tireless efforts.

Jordan- The first Mafraq geographical coordination meeting took place today, following last week's successful Ramtha geographical coordination meeting. The Geographical meetings are part of an effort to ensure effective coordination on the ground beyond the capital, in areas with large Syrian populations. Attendees include officials from Government of Jordan, local governorate, community based organisations along with national and international Agencies, and NGOs.

UNHCR Jordan registered a record number of individuals during April, with 7362 Syrian individuals presenting themselves at the Amman office.