Oxfam's Dmitry Medlev Urges Global Support for Refugees in Jordan: Over 3 Million Displaced, Straining Resources and Communities
Oxfam's country director in Jordan, Dmitry Medlev, urged the global community to support refugees during an interview with the Jordan News Agency.
He highlighted the impact of over 3 million refugees from neighboring areas on Jordan's economy, communities, and public services.
Medlev described the refugee experience as harrowing, involving the painful process of leaving one's homeland.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the refugee problem, as it is draining host countries like Jordan and imposing additional burdens that they may not be able to bear in the future.
Medlev, from Oxfam, emphasized the importance of international cooperation and adherence to humanitarian law in addressing the refugee crisis.
He highlighted Oxfam's initiatives in Jordan, including the Waste to Positive Energy project in partnership with Germany and the EU.
This project processes 30 tonnes of waste per day in Zaatari Camp and Mafraq Governorate through waste management and recycling.
Medlev also mentioned Oxfam's grants to empower local projects led by women and youngsters, enhancing project efficiency, ensuring sustainability, and connecting beneficiaries with supportive institutions.
Overall, Medlev emphasized long-term solutions and international cooperation to address the refugee crisis and promote economic and climate justice.
Oxfam's five-year strategy in Jordan includes a focus on gender justice, climate justice, and economic justice.
The goals are to prepare Jordan for disasters, create employment opportunities, and provide humanitarian support for refugees.
King Abdullah II of Jordan spoke at the UN General Assembly in September, urging the world not to leave Palestinian refugees facing despair.