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Women experience in elections ‘positive’ overall, says SIGI

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Women experience in elections ‘positive’ overall, says SIGI

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AMMAN –– The overall experience of women in the latest elections, whether as voters or candidates, was “positive”, despite some shortcomings related to legal loopholes, according to a coalition tasked with monitoring the elections from a gender perspective.

AMMAN –– The overall experience of women in the latest elections, whether as voters or candidates, was “positive”, despite some shortcomings related to legal loopholes, according to a coalition tasked with monitoring the elections from a gender perspective.

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From where I stand: “I made history by becoming the youngest City Council member”

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From where I stand: “I made history by becoming the youngest City Council member”

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“My sister, who's a lawyer and a woman rights activist, encouraged me to run for local elections. I hesitated at first; even if women are selected, they are expected to be a mere accessory. But I had worked for many years as a volunteer and social worker. I had a grasp on the real issues that my community was facing.

“My sister, who's a lawyer and a woman rights activist, encouraged me to run for local elections. I hesitated at first; even if women are selected, they are expected to be a mere accessory. But I had worked for many years as a volunteer and social worker. I had a grasp on the real issues that my community was facing.

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Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

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October 19, 2016

Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.

With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.

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Her Majesty Queen Rania calls for greater support for girls' education in conflict zones

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Her Majesty Queen Rania calls for greater support for girls' education in conflict zones

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Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday urged greater support for education in conflict zones, and called for forging partnerships among girls and women around the world to advance this cause.

She made these remarks during a working visit to New York with His Majesty King Abdullah.

Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday urged greater support for education in conflict zones, and called for forging partnerships among girls and women around the world to advance this cause.

She made these remarks during a working visit to New York with His Majesty King Abdullah.

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Women gain ground in parliamentary election in Jordan

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Women gain ground in parliamentary election in Jordan

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Women’s rights campaigners in Jordan believe the country is slowly moving towards more progressive political representation after female MPs won 20 of 130 seats in parliamentary elections on 20 September, compared with 18 out of 150 in the previous parliament. 

Women’s rights campaigners in Jordan believe the country is slowly moving towards more progressive political representation after female MPs won 20 of 130 seats in parliamentary elections on 20 September, compared with 18 out of 150 in the previous parliament. 

Women and Violent Radicalization in Jordan

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August 25, 2016

Women and Violent Radicalization in Jordan

Like many countries around the world, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faces risks from “violent radicalization,” often defined as a process through which a person co

Like many countries around the world, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faces risks from “violent radicalization,” often defined as a process through which a person co

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Role of Jordanian women in peacekeeping missions lauded

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Role of Jordanian women in peacekeeping missions lauded

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The Jordanian coalition on UN Resolution 1325 on Monday highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in reactivating the decision that focuses on women, peace and security in light of the violent conflicts in the region.

The Jordanian coalition on UN Resolution 1325 on Monday highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in reactivating the decision that focuses on women, peace and security in light of the violent conflicts in the region.