The Jordanian General Pardon Law No. 5 of 2024 is essential legislation for pardoning specific crimes committed before March 19, 2024. It provides a path to rectify the legal status of many, including refugees in Jordan.

This paper examines the practical application of Jordan's Refugee Pardon Law, focusing on The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) ´s efforts to encourage its application. Furthermore, it serves to highlight how refugees used this law and its impact on refugee communities to shed light on the effectiveness and challenges of legal frameworks in humanitarian contexts.

ARDD has also advocated for addressing the legal and financial obstacles faced by refugees through the implementation of the law.

ARDD seizes this opportunity to express deep gratitude for UNHCR’s unwavering support in providing legal aid services. With this regard, ARDD wishes to underscore a critical recommendation that has emerged from the recent collaborations with UNHCR and other partners within the Jordan Protection Working Group which is to raise more funding from international donors and partners to expand the reach and impact of legal aid services.