UNHCR appoints new representative to Jordan

AMMAN — On Monday, the UNHCR’s new representative to Jordan, Dominik Bartsch, presented his credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officially starting his mission in the Kingdom.

According to a UNHCR statement, Bartsch previously worked as a representative for the agency in Germany and in a range of complex field operations with UNHCR around the world. Highlighting the deep and strategic ties between Jordan and the UNHCR, Bartsch commented: “As we are approaching the ninth year of the Syrian crisis, we need to ensure the international community continues to provide sustained support to Jordan.” 

In 2020, UNHCR Jordan will continue to provide protection, health, education, cash assistance for basic needs and livelihood support to approximately 750,000 refugees living in Jordan.

In addition, $356 million is required in order to deliver these essential services over the course of the year; currently only 11 per cent of funds have been received.