As an Iraqi refugee living in Amman, Yasmine's status is not formally recognized by the Jordani government. She is considered a "temporary visitor" and cannot work so long as she remains in Jordan. Yasmine is featured here at an arts and crafts workshop for Iraqi refugees who await resettlement by the UNHCR.
Iraqi refugees gather at an arts and crafts workshop in Amman, Jordan, provided by The Jesuit Refugee Service. In 2010, the Jordani government did not recognize Iraqis as refugees. They were unable to work and had to rely on subsidies provided by UNHCR.
After arriving on a cold Chicago night, a Burmese refugee family is driven to their new home by Refugee One case workers. This begins the first hour of resettlement.