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
UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Centre in Jordan
Date: Monday, 22 February 2021
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.
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 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.
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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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”).