Refugees are the main victims of terrorism. Refugees flee the ravages of war plaguing their country with their children, as they await the return of peace so that they can return to their homes. They need to be helped to live in greater dignity so that they themselves do not succumb to obscurantist and terrorist ideologies. This requires coordination and a pooling of efforts among donor countries, host countries, the United Nations and the international community, with a view to addressing these urgent issues.
Jordanian women are active in United Nations peacekeeping operations, in military and police units in Darfur, South Sudan and Abyei. We fully support the Secretary-General’s efforts to implement the zerotolerance policy with regard to sexual exploitation and abuse.
Lastly, we all need to bear responsibility and facilitate the protection of women by including them in international peace and security efforts and implementing political, economic and social policies to tackle the persistent and renewed threats.