AMMAN — Jordan is set to host a regional meeting on May 9
and 10 to discuss the implementation of the Arab Strategy for the Prevention of
and Response to All Forms of Violence in Asylum Context.
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The meeting is organized by the Ministry of Social
Development in partnership with the Arab League and the UNHCR, according to the
Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Aim of the meeting
The meeting aims to identify regional priorities in the
prevention of and response to all forms of violence against refugees in the
Arab region.
It will also focus on effective case management, safe and
confidential referral to specialized sectoral services, the availability of
high-quality services, and quality assurance of mental health and psychosocial
support.
The meeting will be attended by high-level representatives
from concerned authorities of the Arab League member states, UN specialized
agencies, and stakeholders who work on issues regarding women and girls.
Arab League's assistant secretary-general and head of social
affairs sector, the special representative of the UN secretary-general on
sexual violence in conflict, and the minister of state for women's affairs in
Libya are among the notable attendees.
Arab strategyThe Arab Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to All
Forms of Violence in Asylum Context was prepared by the Arab League's General
Secretariat in cooperation with the UNHCR and was approved by the Arab League's
Council at the ministerial level in 2021.
The strategy aims to provide an Arab guiding framework that
supports member states' efforts to protect refugees from violence, especially
women and girls.
The strategy includes the adoption, review, and
implementation of legislation and policies that are in line with national
legislation and international covenants.
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