ICMC Mourns the Loss of Salah al-Duhaim, a Faithful Friend and Diligent Employee
January 26, 2021
On 16 January 2021, the International Catholic Migration Commission lost a dear member of its Jordan family.
Salah al-Duhaim, 51, was a member of ICMC Jordan’s team in Mafraq, where he worked as a driver. His passing due to COVID-19 complication has left an unbridgeable gap in the hearts of his family, loved ones and colleagues in ICMC’s offices in Amman, Mafraq and Irbid. Salah is survived by a large family who were dependent on his care.
Salah joined ICMC Jordan in 2017. Prior to that, he served for 20 years in the Jordanian Armed Forces under the banner of the Special Royal Guard. Following his retirement from the army, Salah worked for some time with an NGO as a driver. He was also an active member of his community in the governorate of Mafraq.
Labour Market Assessment 2021: Refugees and Host Communities Seeking Direction from the Margin of Jordan’s Labour Market
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Jordan has become one of the world’s largest hosting countries compared to its population, with 65 Syrian refugees per 1,000 inhabitants.1 In an environment of limited livelihood opportunities, preexisting vulnerabilities, and the challenging economic environment in Jordan, refugees are facing increased vulnerability as their assets are long exhausted.
Moreover, with the COVID-19 crisis the situation became even more tragic as the unemployment rate among Jordanians jumped to 23.9%.2 Within this context, international organizations and the public sector have been increasing their focus on livelihood and employment opportunities for refugees and Jordanians in host communities. In the same focus, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) in Jordan has continued to deliver humanitarian and development assistance to refugees and vulnerable Jor
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