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As the first Arab woman to serve on a peacekeeping mission in Darfur, Sudan, Captain Rola Al-Shawabkeh has forged her own path in the security sector. “My Journey did not begin in Sudan; it started in Jordan,” shares Rola with a proud smile.
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At first, Jameeleh never imagined herself involved in politics. A teacher from central Badia, she spent her days shaping young minds in the classroom, far removed from the political sphere. "Politics felt out of reach," she reflected. "I was hesitant to even consider it."
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For fifteen long years, Mrs. S (real name and initials are not used for the safety of the beneficiary) endured unimaginable hardship within the confines of an abusive early-marriage. Married at a young age, she faced relentless physical and psychological violence, coupled with financial deprivation.
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As part of the 13th Edition of Women’s Film Week held under the esteemed patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, and in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UNESCO and UN Women, in partnership with the Royal Film Commission, are co-hosting a panel discussion titled “Beyond the Screen – Women in Film and Associated Creative Industries”.
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Amman, Apr. 11 (Petra)-- HRH Princess Basma bint Talal, UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador, sponsored the opening of the 13th Women's Film Week. UN Women and the Jordanian Royal Film Commission have been working together to host the event.
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This global initiative, taking place in 114 exchanges and CCPs worldwide, highlights the critical role of the private sector in advancing gender equality, empowering women in the workforce, and promoting inclusive and sustainable business practices.
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When Samah arrived at the Collateral Repair Project (CRP) in Jordan, having fled war-torn Darfur in Sudan, she was hoping to find a new life and safety for her two children.
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UN Women (UNW) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the closing event of the Joint Programme "Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine" (JP Work4Women) on Thursday, 29 August 2024, in Amman.
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His Excellency the Director of the Local Development Directorate at the Ministry of Interior, Governor Dr. Mohammad Al-Sarhan, inaugurated, on Tuesday, 13/08/2024, the training course for the Southern Region in Aqaba Governorate entitled “Integrating Gender in Development Plans Prepared at the Local Level.”
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Nedaa is a 20-year-old Syrian refugee who moved to Jordan with her family in 2013 after fleeing the war in her country Needa is an incentive-based volunteer at UN Women’s Al-Muwaqqar Oasis Centre...
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Nouf is a 28-year-old Jordanian woman who is an Oasis beneficiary at Al-Muwaqqar Centre, funded by the European Union through the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis, the Madad Fund, and in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development.
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A roundtable discussion on joint efforts to address gender-based violence in support of the National Strategy for Women, the National Framework for the Protection of the Family and the Jordanian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Nokia and UN Women have joined forces to advance global gender equality and women’s empowerment, in line with Agenda 2030 and SDG 5: Achieve gender quality and empower all women and girls.
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UN Women JCO organized a visit with NOKIA to introduce the integrated services provided by the Oasis programme. UN Women has established 4 women and girls empowerment and resilience centers in Za'atari and Azraq camps and 18 centres in host communities.
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Amira, a 37-year-old Syrian refugee, living in Karak Governorate, Jordan, leads her household of four children while her husband lives abroad.
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Today, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and UN Women signed a Partnership Agreement to strengthen women’s engagement in elections and partisan life, at the presence of H. E. Ambassador Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, the European Union Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H. E. Luciano Pezzotti, Ambassador of Italy to Jordan, and the members of the IEC’s Board of Commissioners.
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Safa Ahmad Sayeda, a 37-year-old Jordanian mother of three, contributes to her family's financial stability as her husband nears retirement. After relocating to Karak governorate and closing her successful handicraft store, Safa faced an economic crisis.
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Fatima Ali is a Syrian mother of 8 children, moved from Dara’a, Syria to Jordan in 2012 amidst the war in her country. Initially arriving without her husband, Fatima faced harsh conditions as they didn’t have access to water and electricity at that time in the camp.
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At the heart of Zaatari Refugee camp, when Samaher arrived in Jordan in 2013, little did she know that she would become an example of resilience and empowerment for her family and community. With two sons and two daughters, Samaher's journey began with hope, but took a challenging turn.
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Since its launch in 2012, the Oasis Centres have served more than 30,000 people, predominantly Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian women and their families.