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Arab States: Women After the Arab Spring

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Arab States: Women After the Arab Spring

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16 Mar 2012 - The Arab Spring continues to blow winds of change in the Middle East. There is no doubt the direction these countries are heading in will affect Arab societies and personal rights. But recently, the focus has been on women in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.

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16 Mar 2012 - The Arab Spring continues to blow winds of change in the Middle East. There is no doubt the direction these countries are heading in will affect Arab societies and personal rights. But recently, the focus has been on women in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.

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Arab States: Feminism and Islamic Perspective: New Horizons of Knowledge and Reform

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Arab States: Feminism and Islamic Perspective: New Horizons of Knowledge and Reform

The event that hosted participants and speakers from Egypt, Middle East, and Europe, had different scopes, one of which is Western Muslim women efforts to be role models working in the field of def

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Highlights from the launch of iKNOW Politics in Arabic

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April 14, 2010

Highlights from the launch of iKNOW Politics in Arabic

IKNOW Politics partners launched the site in Arabic in Amman, Jordan, opening it to millions of new users in a region where women are under-represented politically.

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IKNOW Politics partners launched the site in Arabic in Amman, Jordan, opening it to millions of new users in a region where women are under-represented politically.

Insights into Gender Dynamics in Marginalised Urban Communities in Jordan

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January 7, 2010

Insights into Gender Dynamics in Marginalised Urban Communities in Jordan

The Jordan Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) supported by Gender Social Fund and Canadian International Development Agency conducted a qualitative study researched gender relations in marginalized communities, using PEER, a participatory research method through which members of the tar

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The Jordan Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) supported by Gender Social Fund and Canadian International Development Agency conducted a qualitative study researched gender relations in marginalized communities, using PEER, a participatory research method through which members of the tar

Islamist movement calls on gov’t to withdraw from CEDAW

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May 6, 2009

Islamist movement calls on gov’t to withdraw from CEDAW

The Islamist movement have called on the Jordanian government to withdraw from the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on grounds that the treaty will lead to a myriad of social problems in the country.

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The Islamist movement have called on the Jordanian government to withdraw from the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on grounds that the treaty will lead to a myriad of social problems in the country.

Financing Women Candidates in Muslim Countries

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January 23, 2009

Financing Women Candidates in Muslim Countries

This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.

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This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.

When Women Win, the Country Wins Poster

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May 17, 2008

When Women Win, the Country Wins Poster

This poster was a part of media campaign held by women in the 2003 elections in Jordan. It says "When Women Win, the Country Wins".

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This poster was a part of media campaign held by women in the 2003 elections in Jordan. It says "When Women Win, the Country Wins".

Towards Political Empowerment for Jordanian Women

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March 19, 2007

Towards Political Empowerment for Jordanian Women

This report examines the political system in Jordan; identifies the obstacles and challenges facing women’s political empowerment; and determines the degree of prejudice in Jordanian society towards women's political empowerment.

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This report examines the political system in Jordan; identifies the obstacles and challenges facing women’s political empowerment; and determines the degree of prejudice in Jordanian society towards women's political empowerment.

Electoral Processes in Selected Countries of the Middle East: A Case Study

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February 15, 2007

Electoral Processes in Selected Countries of the Middle East: A Case Study

The paper includes three brief case studies of the electoral processes in Yemen, Lebanon and Jordan. It attempts to assess how the electoral process in each of these countries was supportive, or not, of women’s participation.

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The paper includes three brief case studies of the electoral processes in Yemen, Lebanon and Jordan. It attempts to assess how the electoral process in each of these countries was supportive, or not, of women’s participation.

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