Written question asked by Bishop of Southwark (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 22 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2016. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 March 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Iraq: Refugees

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the conditions facing Iraqi refugees in Jordan.

Answer: The situation for many refugees in Jordan is challenging, irrespective of nationality. Services are provided by the international community and the Government of Jordan based on a system of prioritisation of the most vulnerable and Iraqi refugees are included in this system. Like all refugees, Iraqis are registered by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and access assistance from UN agencies, international NGOs and national NGOs. Partners assess vulnerability in Jordan at individual, community and household levels. These vulnerability assessments take into account positive coping strategies and support networks, which are understood to be better established among the Iraqi community, including through religious institutions such as mosques and churches.

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