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

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.

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).

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

MEDAIR has launched cash for health program for Syrian refugees; program will focus on access to Ante-Natal Care, safe delivery, Post-natal Care and minor health emergencies at east Amman, Mafraq and Zarqa

Government of Jordan has decided to reduce the cost of obtaining Health Certificate from 30 JDs to 5 JD for all individuals above 12 years of age

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

WFP signed an agreement with UNDP for the implementation of a joint employment project for vulnerable Jordanians affected by the economic and Syrian crises.

WFP beneficiaries in September: 306,653, in Including 19,458 children also benefitting from the school feeding programme in camps.