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After Noor (right) fled Syria with her family, her husband began to be abusive. She now receives counseling and health services at this women's center in Jordan.

A women’s health center for Syrian refugees is helping Jordanian women, too

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About one in three Jordanian women report experiencing domestic violence but many lack access to services. Now, Jordanian women are getting help in centers set up to treat Syrian refugees.

A Syrian refugee woman, who is stuck between the Jordanian and Syrian borders, holds her child near the town of Ruwaished, in the Hadalat area, east of the capital Amman, May 4, 2016.

What 2017 could bring for millions of displaced Syrians

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A Jordanian protester cries during a march after Friday prayers in downtown Amman February 6, 2015.

Jordanians rally against the Islamic State

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Screenshot of the video message from the Islamic State, in which a man believed  to be Kenji Goto warns that there are only 24 hours left to save his life and even less time for a Jordanian air force pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, who is also being held hostage

Under pressure, Jordan proposes prisoner swap with ISIS

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