World Refugee Day 2002: Jordan
World Refugee Day 2002: Jordan
20 June 2002
Kids play in a neighbourhood populated mostly by Iraqi refugees. Because refugees are not allowed to work in Syria, children often must take informal jobs to help support their families.
© UNHCR/M.Bernard
In April, a drawing contest on the theme of refugee women was launched for refugee and asylum-seeker children.
A breakfast event was organised for 150 refugee and asylum-seeker women on 17 June at the Community Centre for Social Development in Amman. A refugee woman entertained the group with music.
An exhibition of artwork and handicrafts on the theme of refugee women was held from 20 June to 4 July.