Amman, Sept. 29 (Petra) - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a two-day visit to Jordan on Tuesday.

During her visit, Russell met with children at a community center run by the Jordan River Foundation, which partners with UNICEF to provide education, protection, and support for vulnerable families.

She held talks with Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Azmi Mahafzah and Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa to canvas current needs.

Russell discussed Jordan’s strong national frameworks, including the 2022 Child Rights Law and strategies for social protection and youth empowerment, which ensure universal primary school enrollment.

"Jordan is achieving impressive results for children," Russell said, praising the Kingdom's progress in children's rights and reaffirming UNICEF's commitment to supporting government efforts to transform school enrollment into quality learning and employment opportunities.

However, she warned that declining international funding limits the ability to deliver core services, urging global donors to provide flexible, multi-year funding.

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29/09/2026 19:19:50