The Migration and Refugees Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) strongly denounces Israel’s recent decision to ban UNRWA operations in occupied Palestinian territories and label the agency as a terrorist organization. This is a
In recent years, Jordan has demonstrated significant humanitarian leadership in the region, hosting over 1.3 million refugees from Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq, and Somalia, a substantial part of whom are women. Often showcasing leadership
By Jalal Abu Saleh About a year ago, when the war on Gaza began, a new term derived from “genocide”, Educide or Scholasticide both indicating the “deliberate extermination of the educational sector”, entered the
The Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World condemns the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East, marked by new waves of forced displacement and the escalation of conflicts that are resulting in
By Marah Najem, Intern at the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) “The question of emigration of Jordanians seems to be unresolved, the strong desire to emigrate reflects deep anxiety among Jordanian youth and a loss
Palestinian refugees have been suffering for many years from limited funding to access services in general, and healthcare services in particular, a problem that has been exacerbated recently as a number of countries suspended
“One in every three victims of trafficking in persons is a child, and the vast majority of these children are girls,” according to a UN report, despite the adoption of many international conventions and
The Jordanian General Pardon Law No. 5 of 2024 is essential legislation for pardoning specific crimes committed before March 19, 2024. It provides a path to rectify the legal status of many, including refugees
We, The Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) are deeply alarmed by the escalating dangers refugees face in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We are witnessing concerning developments
In every war, armed conflict, and aggression against the security and safety of people and the dignity of their lives, eyes turn to women and girls. According to international reports, mass rape of women