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.

Health Sector released the findings of Health Access and Utilization Survey amongst non-camp Syrian Refugees. See Health sector page for more info.

Due to a continued lack of sufficient funding, August saw WFP assistance levels in communities at their lowest so far.

WFP’s Executive Director (ED) Ertharin Cousin visited Jordan on 10—11 August, meeting with Government officials, refugees, and other humanitarian organisations.

WHO: Six month progress report on National Implementation of Public Health Surveillance in Jordan between April to September 2015, available now

WFP. In September, nearly 229,000 refugees categorised as vulnerable in communities did not receive assistance due to a chronic funding shortage.

WFP monitors and hotline staff reported increasing desperation among refugees in the communities, noting the withdrawal of children from school and child labour is becoming even more common