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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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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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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.
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Noor Al-Shalabi, a resilient 21-year-old Syrian woman and a devoted mother to her daughter, found relief and opportunity in her journey to Jordan. Having faced the complexities of life, including divorce, Noor embraced the chance to make a fresh start in a new country.
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Aisha Al-Hamad, a 37-year-old Syrian woman and mother of five daughters, has a diverse professional background. Previously, she worked as a facilitator at a centre in the camp for students with special needs.
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Isra’a Al-Zarazrah, a 31-year-old Syrian woman, embarked on a transformative journey when she moved to Jordan with her family in 2013. Married with two children, Isra’a sought opportunities to enhance her skills and contribute to her family's well-being.
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Reem Al-Theeb, a 36-year-old mother of five from Dara’a, Syria, currently resides in Zaatari camp in northern Jordan. She moved to Jordan in January 2013, initially fleeing the war and instability in her home country with her children, as her husband couldn't immediately join them. Reem and her family were predicting a short stay in Jordan, it has now been a decade since they left Syria.
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Raghad Al-Momani, a hard-working, 40-year-old mother of two, became the breadwinner for her family after her husband became visually impaired in an accident a few years ago. She worked as an office administrator at a kindergarten for six years. But when COVID-19 hit, she lost her job.
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Like many young Jordanians, 27-year-old Nermeen Khalil Hasan Ballan had a hard time finding work, despite her diploma in architectural engineering. The job market was fierce, with many employers requiring years of work experience she didn’t have.
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Muna Al Rfou is the Director of the Gender Unit at the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD). With the support of UN Women and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), MoSD launched its first action plan to effectively mainstream gender equality and women’s empowerment into national systems and policies. Al Rfou shares how strengthening institutional capacities will enhance services for all communities.
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More than 5,000 Syrian women and girls visit ‘Oases’ safe spaces in the Za’atari camp per month, and several hundred have independently earned incomes through UN Women’s work programme in Jordan.