In Brief | Resilience and Empowerment of Vulnerable Women: The Future of Jordan’s Growth and Stability | January – March 2022

In this edition:

From where I stand: “I hope to build a more sustainable life for our families and community”

“Agriculture has always been my passion. My grades needed to be higher to enrol in a bachelor's program, but I still needed to obtain my diploma in vegetable production. I had a few months of experience as a school vocational trainer, but it was not permanent. I wanted to continue my higher education, and my husband was supportive, but it was impossible because we could not afford it.

International Women's Day 2022: Emphasizing Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future

Marking International Women's Day (IWD) 2022, the theme is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow". This highlights women's central role in addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. Climate threats profoundly affect marginalized groups, especially women, who often rely on vulnerable natural resources.

“I aim to stay and grow in my current workplace, where I developed a new version of myself”

Like many young Jordanians, 27-year-old Nermeen Khalil Hasan Ballan had difficulty finding work despite her diploma in architectural engineering. The job market was fierce, with many employers requiring years of work experience she didn’t have. Her father’s retirement added to financial pressures. “I wanted to find a job to support my parents with daily expenses,” she says.