UN Women to facilitate women’s access to public services in Irbid, Zarqa

AMMAN — UN Women said on Wednesday it is supporting enhanced access to essential public services for more than 1,000 people in Irbid and Zarqa, in cooperation with the government.

This is done as an entry point to promoting equal access to service delivery and to relieve the triggers of social tension in communities hosting large numbers of refugees, a statement from the UN agency said.

UN Women is also launching a dedicated programme aimed at facilitating women's and girls’ access to public services and strengthening community cohesion, according to the statement.

Jordan's public services have been "severely stretched" by the impact of the Syria crisis in the Kingdom, and data show that women and girls face challenges in accessing these services, including restrictions on their mobility, the agency said.