Under the esteemed patronage of HRH Princess Basma bint Talal, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and in partnership with the The Royal Film Commission Jordan - RFC and with the artistic direction of Ghada Saba, filmmaker and TV presenter and the generous support of our partners, UN Women Jordan announced the 12th edition of the Women's Film Week. The brochure for the film week has information about the films that were screened at 6:00 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. between Monday, 15 April 2023 and Saturday, 20 April 2024 at the Rainbow Theater in Jabal Amman. More
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Amid the pandemic, 60-year-old Nawal Saed Mohammed, a Syrian refugee and family's sole provider, now shares her 45-year tailoring expertise at the UN Women Oasis Centre in Za’atari, aiding women's skill-building and independence with EU's Madad Fund support.
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HRH Princess Basma, Chairperson of the Jordanian National Committee for Women and Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, recently visited the Oasis Centre in Jabal Bani Hamidah, Madaba. The visit spotlighted the efforts of the Oasis Centres, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Social Development and UN Women, in empowering Jordanian women, including Syrian refugees.
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IMAGES Jordan is a comprehensive piece of research aimed at building an understanding of men’s and women’s attitudes and practices related to gender equality in Jordan.
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Wijdan Al-Abbadi, a 38-year-old beautician from Iraq Al-Amir, Jordan, uses her 18 years of experience to head beauty training at the Oasis Centre. This initiative, aimed at empowering local women through work, is part of a resilience program developed by UN Women and Jordan's Ministry of Social Development, funded by the European Union.
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HRH Princess Basma, Chairperson of the Jordanian National Committee for Women and Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, recently visited the Oasis Centre in Jabal Bani Hamidah, Madaba.
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“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.
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In the heart of Jordan, nestled within the bustling township of Al-Muwaqqar, there's a revolution in the making. Vulnerable women from this region, who have for years faced numerous challenges, are now receiving the support they need to transform their lives and their community.
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Under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Wafaa Bani Mustafa, Minister of State for Legal Affairs, the global "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign was inaugurated. This year’s theme, "Together to end violence against women in the public and political spheres.".
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In a commendable effort to bolster the employability and entrepreneurial skills of Syrian refugees and the host communities in Jordan, a strategic partnership has been formed with EFE-Jordan.
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Nesreen arrived in Jordan at the beginning of 2013. “We got here through Za’atari camp [where we stayed] for 2 years. I came here from Syria with my 3 girls and, when we were at the camp, I got pregnant with Aya.” Aya was born with epilepsy. Nesreen and her family had to leave the camp, and resettle in El Karak, where treatment for Aya is available.
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This research uses participatory methodologies to explore the experiences of diverse crisis-affected women around gender-transformative change in four humanitarian settings in Bangladesh, Colombia, Jordan, and Uganda. The study provides entry points and recommendations for Grand Bargain signatories to move towards gender-transformative humanitarian action by enhancing women’s meaningful participation in humanitarian responses, and the localization of humanitarian action to women’s rights organizations and self-led groups.
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Conducted by UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, and ESCWA, this study on Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab States Region provides a comprehensive assessment of laws and policies affecting gender equality and protection against gender-based violence in Arab countries. The report is composed of 18 country profiles, each of which maps a country’s key legislative developments and gaps regarding gender justice. This introduction provides an overall summary of these country chapters followed by a...
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Radicalization has become a growing concern in Jordan, which remains stable amidst regional tensions but is not immune to radicalization threats. Women and Violent Radicalization in Jordan examines the gendered dimensions of radicalization and sheds light on women's and men's perceptions of extremism and its risks and causes in Jordan. This research will inform the development of Jordan's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.