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Thursday, October 22, 2020
To mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and the Public Security Directorate (PSD) held a high-level digital conference under the theme of “Leadership for Gender Responsive Security Sector Reform.” The event was organized ...
JORDAN JOINS WORLD LEADERS IN RENEWING COMMITMENT FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Thursday, October 8, 2020
The Jordanian government participated in the high-level meeting held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China, in 1995 that led to the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action , which remains the most visionary and comprehensive roadmap for advancing women's rights globally...
Monday, September 28, 2020
In a joint effort to accelerate financial inclusion and promote gender-responsive financial services, the Housing Bank, in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), hosted a workshop on best practices for reaching women entrepreneurs through gender-responsive services.
UN Women holds a dialogue on gender-responsive financial services in Jordan
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Ziad Fariz, Governor of the Central Bank, UN Women, in collaboration with Aya Consultancy, organised a dialogue on an assessment on the financial needs of women entrepreneurs in Jordan. The assessment provides recommendations to governing bodies and financial institutions in the kingdom for increasing financial inclusion of women. The assessment was developed in partnership with Aya Consultancy as part of a UN Women’s programme generously supported by the European Union, through the EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syria Crisis, the EU MADAD Fund.
JNCW begins trainings for potential women candidates with the National Team of Trainers
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), in collaboration with UN Women and UNDP, started the implementation of a dedicated programme to enhance women's participation in the upcoming elections to form Jordan’s 19th Parliament through a series of workshops aimed at building the capacities of potential women’s candidates and empower them to run in the parliamentary election, which will be held on 10 November 2020.
JNCW launches a programme to enhance women's participation in the 19th Parliament
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), in collaboration with UN Women and UNDP, launched the first training program for members of the National Team of Trainers that will be deployed to support women's participation in the upcoming elections to form Jordan’s 19th Parliament.
Safwa Islamic Bank, UN Women promote gender-sensitive financial services
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Safwa Islamic Bank recently hosted a training programme for the bank's employees focusing on gender issues and financial services, as part of the bank’s strategy to support national efforts towards financial inclusivity and highlighting the central role played by women in the financial sector.
International Youth Day marked with focus on humanitarian action amid pandemic
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The Ministry of Youth, UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women, in collaboration with the National Youth Peace and Security 2250 Coalition in Jordan, held an event on Thursday to celebrate International Youth Day 2020, under the global theme “Youth Engagement for Global Action”.
JAF AND UN WOMEN FOSTER GENDER-RESPONSIVE SECURITY SECTOR SERVICES
Monday, August 10, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) increased gender-responsive services to assist citizens and respond to the pandemic in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and with a specific focus on fostering a gender-sensitive environment at the Governorate level during the lockdown.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Inter-Ministerial Committee on Women’s Empowerment held the annual Programme Board meeting on the implementation of Jordan’s National Action Plan (JONAP) on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security at the presence of the Chairperson of the Committee, His Excellency Eng. Musa Al-Maayta, Minister of Parliamentary and Political Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Wissam Rabadi, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
The Social Security Fund Investment Fund (SSIF) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) began today their work under the Women’s Career and Professional Development Programme to build the capacity of SSIF and Social Security Corporation female staff to access senior roles, responsibilities and leadership positions where 17 female employees will participate and continue for 5 days. The program that is executed...
Thursday, July 2, 2020
The Government of Japan is partnering with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN Women) to increase protection referrals, awareness raising on gender-based violence, and psycho-social support vulnerable Syrian refugee women and girls. Through the UN Women’s Oasis centers located in the Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps, access to essential services will be complemented by life-sustaining assistance to...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Under the framework of Jordan’s National Action Plan (JONAP) implementing the UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the Government of Jordan, with the support of the Jordanian National Commission for Women and UN Women, launched a ‘Digital Forum on Women in Media and Gender-Sensitive Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic’.
PUBLIC SECURITY DIRECTORATE AND UN WOMEN STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Within the framework of joint efforts in the field of social protection and to support survivors of violence, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) strengthened their partnership to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, mitigate its impact and to protect the community from virus transmission. With the generous support of the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom...
Australia extends an additional contribution to UN Women to support vulnerable women in Jordan
Monday, May 11, 2020
The Government of Australia, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, extended an additional timely contribution to the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in response to COVID-19, and to provide livelihood opportunities to vulnerable Jordanian and Syrian refugee women. Activities will engage more than 500 vulnerable women in UN Women’s Oases centers located in the Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps, as well as in Oases located in community centers managed in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development in the Governorates of Zarqa, East Amman, Karak, Maan, and Tafileh.
UN WOMEN AND THE ROYAL FILM COMMISSION LAUNCH THE 8th EDITION OF THE WOMEN’S FILM WEEK
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Held under the esteemed patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal – UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality and the Women’s Metropolis Network, UN Women and the Royal Film Commission launched the 8th edition of the Women’s Film Week (8-12 March 2020) in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
H.E. Eng. Mousa Maaytah, Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs and Chair of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Women’s Empowerment, launched today the Communications Strategy of the Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNCSR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security at the presence of national and international partners, including representatives of security sector agencies. Developed through an extensive consultation process engaging member of the 1325 National Coalition, the Strategy outlines the communications approach that will be followed to build awareness of and support for the implementation of the JONAP.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Mohammad Rafaya’, Governor of Tafilah, the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF), in partnership with UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), organized a closing ceremony to present the outcomes of joint advocacy campaigns on women’s economic empowerment led by seven Community-based Organizations (CBOs) in Tafilah.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Held under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Atef Tarwaneh, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Coalition of Women Members of Parliament from Arab Countries to Combat Violence against Women - in partnership with the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and with the generous support of the Kingdom of the Netherlands - hosted a regional dialogue on addressing gender discrimination in the legislation and the role of Members of the Parliament.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) and partners on Sunday launched the international advocacy campaign ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ under the theme " Break the Silence on Economic Violence".