13. Sharing and Learning on the Inclusion of Aging and Disability in the Syrian Crisis

An estimated 22 percent of Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon have impairments, and six percent have severe impairments. Older persons constitute five percent of the Syrian community in host countries, and 58 percent of older refugees were found to have at least one impairment. 

In May 2014, UNHCR, Handicap International, HelpAge International and the Women's Refugee Commission convened and facilitated a one-day meeting in Amman, Jordan to:

• Share examples of disability and aging inclusion from different countries involved in the Syrian crisis response;
• Discuss ongoing barriers and challenges; and
• Explore strategies to optimize capacity development, sharing and learning across the sector as the crisis continues to evolve.

This document summarizes the findings from this meeting with stakeholders, as well as the recommendations for future capacity development.

Go to: http://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/component/zdocs/document/1042?Itemid=101