Career guidance, Life skills, Technical Training & Job Placement Services for Girls and Women

UN Women has launched the program ‘Services to improve the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable Jordanian women in host communities in Irbid and Zarqa Governorates’ to help tackle unemployment in refugee hosting communities through creating job opportunities for women, aged 18-26, in the targeted poverty pockets. التوجيه المهني والمهارات الحياتية والتدريبات الفنية وخدمات التنسيب الوظيفي للفتيات والنساء أطلقت هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة برنامج خدمات لتحسين الرفاه الاجتماعي والاقتصادي للمرأة…

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Youth for Women, Peace and Security | Generations For Peace and UN Women Jordan

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2020

With the support of the European Union, Generations For Peace and UN Women are mobilizing 33,000 youth across Jordan to raise awareness on Jordan’s National Action Plan (JONAP) on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and the important role women can play in preventing conflict, promoting peace and security.

Introducing the Digital Forum on Women in Media and Gender-Sensitive Reporting During COVID-19

Date: Monday, 20 July 2020

On 29 June 2020, UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women presented the initiative ‘Digital Forum on Women in Media and Gender-Sensitive Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic’ during the Youm Jadeed programme of Jordan TV. The Forum took place on 1 July 2020 and focused on the fundamental connections between pandemics, journalism and gender equality, as well as the role of gender-sensitive reporting during crises such as the COVID-19 outbreak. This initiative is held under…

Women officers undertake vital work across Jordan

Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Women officers from the Public Security Directorate continue to undertake vital work across Jordan, supporting citizens and carefully applying critical mitigation measures against the spread of Coronavirus, as screened on Jordan TV. #JONAPVideo courtesy of Public Security Directorate

EFE Graduation in Jordan 2020

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Education for Employment- Jordan in partnership with UN Women has been working to provide opportunities and vocational training programmes for unemployed Jordanian and Syrian women offered by EFE-Jordan under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan.’ Over (number) women have successfully graduated from the programme and are now using their newly found skills to access economic and livelihood opportunities. Funded through the generous support of the EU Regional Trust Fund in…

Nour Fayez - EFE Jordan Graduation

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Find out how women like Nour Fayez are unlocking their potential through access to vocational training and capacity-building opportunities under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and Japan.

Unlocking true potential through vocational training

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Find out how women like Nour Fayez are unlocking their potential through access to vocational training and capacity-building opportunities under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and Japan.

Over 100 young women from Amman and Zarqa graduate from professional development trainings to access the labour market

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Education for Employment- Jordan in partnership with UN Women has been working to provide opportunities and vocational training programmes for unemployed Jordanian and Syrian women offered by EFE-Jordan under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan.’ Over (number) women have successfully graduated from the programme and are now using their newly found skills to access economic and livelihood opportunities. Funded through the generous support of the EU Regional Trust Fund in…

Yasmin Al Uqaili - EFE Jordan Graduation

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Yasmin Al Uqaili is using the vocational and livelihood skills she developed in the four-week intensive ‘Call Centre and Customer Service’ training to find her first work opportunity. Find out more about her experience as a trainee on the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and…

UN Women Karak Kick-Start Workshop

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Find out how women like Eman Nabelese, are unlocking their entrepreneurial potential and developing their micro-businesses with the support of their mentors under the ‘Mentoring for Success’ programme led by Mowgli and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund”).

Overcoming obstacles and defying hurdles, a journey of economic empowerment

Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Yasmin Al Uqaili is using the vocational and livelihood skills she developed in the four-week intensive ‘Call Centre and Customer Service’ training to find her first work opportunity. Find out more about her experience as a trainee on the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and…

#Sheis...Linda Khirfan

Date: Thursday, 1 August 2019

#SheIs strength, #SheIs determination, #SheIs a champion! Linda Khirfan is 1 of 10 professional female kickboxers in Jordan. Join Generations for Peace and UN Women in celebrating women who inspire youth in their community. #time2challenge #DareToShine

#Sheis

Date: Thursday, 1 August 2019

#SheIs team spirit, #SheIs peace, #SheIs a FIFA World Champion! In honour of the final FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 match, Generations for Peace and UN Women Jordan are celebrating all that #SheIs! Join us in highlighting the women in your community. Watch to learn more and find out all who #SheIs! #time2challenge #FIFAWWC

What matters is how well you play

Date: Thursday, 1 August 2019

Generations for Peace and UN Women are challenging expectations and perceptions of women in sports In honour of the final women's world cup match, we asked a group of boys to participate in a FIFA video game challenge. Watch below to find out their reactions and see if they are up to the challenge!#time2challenge #SheIs #DareToShine

UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Centre in Jordan

Date: Thursday, 1 August 2019

Aniesa highlights her experience during her enrollment within the home-maintenance under the UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Center for Resilience and Empowerment of women and Girls’ the Taibeh Center in Karak, in Jordan. UN Women has now expanded the Oasis empowerment model to eight pilot centers launched in early 2019 in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, to support vulnerable Jordanian communities.

A short documentary of four Jordanian Women Entrepreneurs and their achievements

Date: Sunday, 14 April 2019

A short documentary highlighting the journey of four Jordanian Women Entrepreneurs and their achievements in the commemoration of International Women’s Day:- Manal Al Wazani, Founder of Al Ghoor Agricultural Sustainable Project- Sawsan Al Taweel, Project Manager of Canadian Federations of Jordan- Dr. Areej Talilan, Director of the first Business Incubator in Mafraq- Valentina Qussisiya, CEO of Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation (AHSF)Credits: Ro’ya TV#WomensDay #Jordan #unwomen #GenderEquality…

An opportunity for resilience and empowerment

Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2019

A special tour of UN Women’s ‘Oasis Center for Resilience and Empowerment of Women and Girls’ with Baheera, a Syrian refugee woman living with her husband and four children in the Za’atari refugee camp and enrolled in UN Women’s cash-for-work programme.Credits: UN Women/ Christopher Herwig

JONAP - Ms.Samar Muhareb - Ms. Aránzazu Bañón Dávalos

Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Ensuring the advancement of the Women, Peace and Security agenda is at the forefront of the Jordanian National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325. Through a participative and inclusive process, the implementation of the JONAP continues to yield robust partnerships between national and international partners, contributing to the success of the implementation.Ms.Samar Muhareb, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development Chief Executive Officer and H.E Ambassador Ms. Aránzazu Bañón Dávalos,…

Jordan National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 (Arabic)

Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2019

The Government of Jordan, with the support of UN Women, successfully developed its first National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security through an inclusive and participatory consultation process. National and international partners are joining forces to support its implementation. Learn more about the #JONAP through this video.

JONAP - Brigadier Ayman Mdanat - Mr. Edward Oakden

Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Ensuring the advancement of the Women, Peace and Security agenda is at the forefront of the Jordanian National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325. Through a participative and inclusive process, the implementation of the JONAP continues to yield robust partnerships between national and international partners, contributing to the success of the implementation.Brigadier Ayman Mdanat, Assistant to General Director of Civil Defense Directorate for Operations and Training CDD. and H.E Ambassador Mr Edward…

Jordan National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 (English)

Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2019

The Government of Jordan, with the support of UN Women, successfully developed its first National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security through an inclusive and participatory consultation process. National and international partners are joining forces to support its implementation. Learn more about the #JONAP through this video.