The “Women and Girls Oasis Centre” established by UN Women in the Syrian refugee camp of Za’atari, in the Governorate of Mafraq in Jordan, provides approximately 1,000 women and girls a “safe space” where they have access to services, support and awareness about gender-based violence and gender equality.

The Centre offers women refugees employment opportunities through income generation and access to vocational training in skills of their choice, including tailoring and hairdressing, literacy, English and French language courses, as well as providing in-kind grants to sustain modest economic activity. It also provides a space for women and teenage girls to take part in recreational activities, including drawing, mosaic projects and sports.

UN Women has been supporting Syrian refugee communities across the region. This includes work to ensure Syrian women refugees’ empowerment and protection through income-generation projects and access to basic services including psycho-social and legal support for survivors of gender-based violence.