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

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.

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Introducing the National Framework for Gender Sensitive Public Transport in Jordan

Date: Wednesday, 7 April 2021

The majority of women in Jordan believe that efficient and affordable public transportation is integral for women’s economic participation in the labor force. SADAQA and UN Women, with the support of the European Union through the EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syria Crisis, partnered with the Ministry of Transportation and other national organizations to develop a national framework to promote a gender-sensitive transport system in Jordan. #EUMadad

Dr. Lara Abu Ghazaleh on non-traditional careers for women in Jordan

Date: Monday, 8 March 2021

Dr. Lara Abu Ghazaleh, Nephrologist and Urologist, shares her advises with girls who want to venture into non-traditional sectors. This is part of a series of profiles of pioneering women in Jordan developed by Madrasati and UN Women to inspire younger generations in support of Jordan’s National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, generously funded by the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, and United Kingdom. #JONAP

Empowering girls through football in Jordan: meet Soleen AlZoubi

Date: Monday, 8 March 2021

Ms. Soleen AlZoubi, Head of Women's Football at the Jordan Football Association, shares her experience on how sports can support women and girls’ empowerment.This is part of a series of profiles of pioneering women in Jordan developed by Madrasati and UN Women to inspire younger generations in support of Jordan’s National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, generously funded by the Governments of the Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, and United Kingdom. #JONAP

The Bayti Community Initiative on domestic violence

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Under Jordan 2250 Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, UN Women supports the Bayti Community Initiative to raise awareness on domestic violence and galvanize youth activities during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

#GenerationEquality: HRH Princess Basma bint Talal meets young volunteer Ranin Shaqldi

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, meets Ranin Shaqildi, a young advocate and HeForShe volunteer, as they look back on the progress made on women’s rights and gender equality on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. #GenerationEquality

رفع مستوى الوعي حول العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي في إطار خطة العمل الوطنية الأردنية

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

تواصل هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة واللجنة الوطنية الأردنية لشؤون المرأة ضمان توافر الخدمات النفسية والاجتماعية والقانونية والطبية في إطار خطة العمل الوطنية الأردنية بشأن قرار مجلس الأمن التابع للأمم المتحدة 1325 بشأن المرأة والسلام والأمن بدعم سخي من حكومات كندا وفنلندا والنرويج وإسبانيا والمملكة المتحدة.#JONAP

Raising awareness on gender-based violence under the JONAP

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women continues to ensure the availability of psychological, social, legal and medical services under Jordan's National Action Plan on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security with the generous support of the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom #JONAP.

Arabic 1325 video with English subtitles

Date: Friday, 9 October 2020

Launched by the Government of Jordan in 2017, the Jordanian National Action Plan on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (#JONAP) is a comprehensive national framework to promote equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts related to maintaining and promoting peace and security. The Jordanian National Commission for Women and UN Women works to achieve its goals with the support of the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, United…

Arabic VIP video with English Subtitles

Date: Friday, 9 October 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly and vividly demonstrated the value of Jordan’s National Action Plan on UN Security Council resolution 1325 and the role of women frontline responders, including those serving in security sector agencies. In Jordan, the Public Security Directorate and Jordanian Armed Forces quickly mobilized to provide protection and prevention services to citizens, especially survivors of violence, during Jordan’s rigorous confinement.

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