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UNICEF Calls for Continued Support for Children in Jordan Amid Declining Funding
WHY IT MATTERS
The international community's support is crucial for Jordan to sustain its progress in providing quality learning and future jobs for children, particularly those with disabilities and in vulnerable situations.
What happened
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell ended a two-day visit to Jordan, commending the country's progress for children. Despite strong national strategies, around one in seven children live in multidimensional poverty, and nearly three in four children experience violent discipline at home.
A declining funding environment affects the ability to deliver essential services for vulnerable children.
UNICEF is calling for continued donor support through flexible, multi-year funding.
PRIMARY SOURCES
UNICEF Executive Director calls for sustained support for children in Jordan as funding declines
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