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The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women, convened a national dialogue on April 7, 2026, at the Landmark Amman Hotel, marking 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and providing a platform to reflect on local approaches to crisis response and social cohesion in Jordan.
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This brief is a strong example of inter-agency coordination to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Under the leadership of the Inter-Sectoral Gender Advisory Team (ISGAT)-with contributions from UN Women, UNICEF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNFPA, and CARE International, and co-funded by UN Women and UNICEF- a diverse team of expertise, extracted data, and field insights was brought together to create a brief informed by diverse mandate perspectives and expertise.
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As the world marks International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For all Women and Girls,” Jordan stands at an important moment in its reform journey.
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UN Women and the European Union have signed a new agreement to support the implementation of a 36-month project aimed at addressing the urgent and long-term needs of Syrian and Jordanian women affected by the protracted Syria crisis in Jordan.
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The UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States invites media representatives to cover the first-ever Regional Open Day on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the Arab States; an event marking the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
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In the last five years, Jordan has enacted sweeping changes to boost women’s participation as voters, election workers and political candidates. In 2024, women won almost 20 per cent of parliamentary seats, up from under 14 per cent in the previous election.
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جيل جديد من النساء الأردنيات يشاركن في العمل السياسي بدعم من حملات مناصرة مجتمعية وإصلاحات وطنية ملموسة وبمساندة مبادرات هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة.
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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.