Exploring the Jurisprudence of Reception, Livelihoods, and Repatriation of Syrian Refugees in Jordan

A Rights-Based Perspective on Human Security and Legal Protections

Bibliographic Data

ID8130236
AuthorsWa’ed Alshoubaki (0000-0002-2864-5930, University of Jordan, corresponding author), Hind Al-Shoubaki (0000-0002-2820-4625, FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland), Reem Alhaj Saleh (University of Jordan), Ciara Patterson (United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology), Matthias Drilling (0000-0002-7500-3551, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Year2026
Volume61
Issue5
Pages4183-4196
Publication date2026-01-07
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00219096251400726
OpenAlexW7119045334
LanguageEN
References cited12

This study explores Jordanian jurisprudence on Syrian refugees, focusing on their rights to livelihoods and the complexities of repatriation through a human rights framework. Guided by UN General Assembly Resolution A/59/2005, the research employs qualitative content analysis to assess Jordan’s legal structures affecting hosting policies and access to livelihoods. Findings show that while Jordan offers significant education and healthcare access, economic rights are not fully realized, with limited entry into the labor market. The government encourages voluntary repatriation in partnership with UNHCR, emphasizing a rights-based approach that aims to strengthen refugee protections and promote social justice for vulnerable groups

Government (linguistics · Human rights · Human security · Jurisprudence · Livelihood · Refugee · Repatriation · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees · International Law and Aviation · Migration, Refugees, and Integration

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