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Localizing Social Security Reform in the Arab World:Protecting the Social Contract Before Protecting the Balance Sheet
Across the Arab world, social security reform is increasingly framed as a technical inevitability. Demographic shifts, fiscal pressures, debt sustainability concerns, and labor market volatility are presented as universal challenges requiring standardized solutions. Retirement ages...
World Day of Social Justice – Why Social Justice Remains Secondary in Political Crises
By Ella Hindermann, RSC Intern Every year on the 20th of February, the global community marks World Day of Social Justice – reaffirming its commitment to justice, equity, democracy, and inclusive development. Yet for millions...
Breaking Barriers: 300 Men and Boys Engage to Support Women’s Leadership in Jordan
In many communities across Jordan, social norms continue to influence perceptions of leadership and decision-making roles. “Empowering Each Other – Phase 8,” implemented by ARDD in partnership with UN Women, aimed to address these dynamics by...
NAFE Launches AI-Supported Learning Dialogue
The National Alliance for the Future of Education (NAFE), in collaboration with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), held its first stakeholder dialogue on AI-supported learning in Jordanian schools on 3 February 2026....
Nidaa’ for Change Young Women Launch “Drug Prevention in Schools” Initiative in Collaboration with ARDD
Young women participating in the Nidaa’ for Change project launched the initiative “Drug Prevention in Schools,” marking the sixth youth-led initiative under the project. The initiative comes as part of the project’s efforts to support...
ARDD Welcomes the EU Ambassador to Jordan
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, ARDD welcomed the EU Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, to our headquarters in Amman for a constructive exchange with ARDD’s team. Discussions focused on the evolving civil society landscape...
Women in STEM in the Arab World
Blog by Paola Noguera RSC – ARDD intern In 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution encouraging equal development in technology, science, and innovation for women and girls (United Nations). This year, the International...
e Ethics in Business Award Ceremony 2024… Strengthening the Local Market: Toward a more Competitive, Shock-Resilient, and Sustainable Jordanian Economy
The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative implemented in partnership between The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA (. It aims to recognize the efforts of...
The Evolution of Inclusive Education in Jordan’s Digital Age
By Abigail Harper, Intern at RSC The theme for this year’s International Day of Education, celebrated annually on 24 January, is “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.” As the global community strives to achieve...
Ethics in Business Award Jordan – Award Ceremony Event Opening Remarks
By Dr. Adli Qandah, Strategic Economic Expert and Analyst It is my honor to join you today at the Ethics in Business Award Jordan Ceremony, an occasion that represents a pivotal moment for strategic thinking...
Saudi Fellowship for Community Engagement Visits ARDD in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a group of participants from the Saudi Fellowship for Community Engagement as part of their field visit to Jordan. The visit aimed to introduce the fellows...
ARDD Strongly Condemns Israel’s Forced Demolition of UNRWA’s Jerusalem HQ and is Gravely Concerned that the Agency is Forced to Scale down Operations
Israel started to demolish UNRWA’s headquarters in Jerusalem days after the agency’s leadership announced that, due to the unprecedented financial crisis it is facing, it is forced to reduce the opening hours of its schools...
Education Under Fire: Hope and Resilience in Gaza on the International Day of Education 2026
By Abigail Harper, RSC Intern “Education for all” is a commitment the global community renews every year on 24 January – the International Day of Education. Established by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 73/25...
ARDD Holds Consultative Meetings for the Jabal Amman Future Committee on Urban Planning and Participatory Governance
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) convened two meetings of the Jabal Amman Future Committee between 14 and 19 January 2026, in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality and the United Nations Human...
How TFGBV Impacts the Democratic Participation of Young Women: Jordan as a Case Study
Digital spaces have become vital arenas for democratic participation in Jordan, particularly for young women who face structural exclusion from traditional public life. Yet these same spaces are increasingly weaponized through Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV),...
“Nidaa for Change” Young Women Launch Four Initiatives to Promote Inclusive Education in Amman and Mafraq
As part of efforts to empower young women and girls, and enhance their role in driving community transformation, participants in the Nidaa for Change project, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), launched...
ARDD Launches CLOSER Project to Enhance Participatory Governance
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has launched the CLOSER – Connecting LOcal proximity networks Sustaining participatory govERnance project in Jordan, funded by the EU’s Interreg NEXT MED Programme, to promote participatory governance and...
ARDD Highlights Legal Protection as a Cornerstone of Sustainable Solutions at the Global Refugee Forum 2025
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the high-level Global Refugee Forum 2025, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 December, as a regional actor upon invitation from the Independent Diplomat....
TFGBV and Women’s and Girls’ Awareness During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Violence
In conjunction with ARDDs #ReclaimingTheFuture Campaign and the global 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Girls campaign, held annually from November 25 to December 10, the Legal Aid Department at ARDD, in coordination with UNHCR and...
Together We Break Barriers: Men Supporting Women Across Jordan
As communities across Jordan marked the 16 Days of Activism, a pioneering initiative highlighted the powerful role men can play in supporting women’s leadership and participation. Through 12 interactive sessions held in cities and rural...
Panel Discussion to Promote Women’s Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Cohesion in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with UN Women, convened a panel discussion titled “Women’s Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Cohesion” on 5–6 December 2025. The event brought together staff from the Ministry...
ARDD Participates in the Third Civil Society–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding
ARDD participated in the Third Civil Society–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 10–11 December, and was represented by Dr. Sanaa Jalassi, Women and Youth Empowerment Senior Advisor at...
ARDD Begins Regional Change Journey in Jordan through the EU-funded CLOSER Project
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), Jordan’s national partner in the EU-funded CLOSER project, began its engagement by participating in the project’s Kick-off Meeting and Press Conference held in Palermo, Italy, from 28...
Launch of “Investing in the Future”: Advancing Inclusive, Evidence-Based Education in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Renaissance Strategic Center, in partnership with Vision Hope International (VHI) and Branches of Mercy (BOM), is pleased to announce the soft launch of the innovative initiative,...
ARDD Participates at UNESCO World Arabic Language Day Celebration
Paris, 18 December — the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) was represented by its Chief Executive Director, Adv. Samar Muhareb, at the celebration of World Arabic Language Day held at the headquarters of...
The Ethics in Business Award Ceremony 2025 Future Forward: Celebrating Champions of Localized and Sustainable Growth Booklet
The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative implemented in partnership between The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA). It aims to recognize the efforts of small,...
On Its International Day: The Arabic Language…A Key to Thought and Renaissance
By Aya Galal, edited by Jalal Abu Saleh The Arabic language cannot be regarded merely as a tool of communication; it is the mind of the nation, the voice of its memory, and a prerequisite...
Education for Equity: Supporting Jordon, Migrants & Refugees
Education is not just a fundamental human right; it is the only way to achieve equity, resilience, and long-term well-being for the communities suffering from displacement, violence, and instability. For Jordon and for every migrant...
Bridging the Legal Gap: ARDD’s Life-Saving Legal Aid for Syrian Refugees
The Syrian conflict has forced the migration of millions of people, which has further triggered a humanitarian crisis with a global impact and a change in communities. Although food, shelter, and healthcare are essential for...
Partnership Coordination within the Nidaa’ for Change Project
On 8–9 December 2025, René Moawad Foundation conducted a follow-up visit to the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) as part of the ongoing implementation of the Nidaa’ for Change project. The visit aimed to review...
From Skills to Mobility: Designing and Enabling Labour Pathways for Refugees in Jordan
On 7 December 2025, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a session of its Engage & Discuss series titled “From Skills to Mobility: Designing and Enabling Labour Pathways for Refugees in Jordan.” The session built on a thesis research...
ARDD and JBA Honor Winners of the 2025 Ethics in Business Award
At a time when regional and global challenges continue to intensify, and the region faces one of its most complex humanitarian and economic moments, the importance of strengthening self-reliance and building a resilient local economy has become...
The Reality and Challenges of Licensing Community and Small Enterprises in Jordan
Small, medium, and micro enterprises constitute a fundamental pillar of both national and global economies due to their role in promoting growth, sustainable development, and addressing poverty and unemployment. They also provide broad employment opportunities,...
Realizing the Palestinian Right of Return in a Time of Genocide and Dispersal
Introduction This analysis article examines the Palestinian right of return not simply as a legal clause in international instruments, but as a central pillar of a long anti-colonial struggle over land, belonging, and political imagination....
Al Nahda Localization Award 2025 Honors UN Women Jordan
Amid accelerating political, economic, and humanitarian transformations, the theme of the Al Nahda Localization Award 2025 is titled “Localization of Humanitarian Action: From Theory to Practice in Times of Transformation.” The theme underscores that localization...
“Nidaa for Change” Participants launch the “Building Hope” initiative to integrate PWDs into education
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, “Nidaa’ for Change” project participants, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), launched their new initiative titled “Building Hope: Towards the Inclusion of...
Roundtable in Mafraq Explores Ways to Enhance Women’s Participation in the Labor Market and Entrepreneurship
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in a roundtable session held in Mafraq Governorate on Monday, 24th November 2025. The session was organized as part of a collaboration between ARDD and Movement...
Genocide Prevention, Human Rights Protection, and the Case of Palestine
Written by – Julia M. Minassian (RSC Intern) “Never again” is a promise the international community reiterates each December 9th on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and the Prevention of...
The Journey to Silence: Understanding TFGBV and Its Impact on Young Women’s Civic Engagement
As part of ARDD’s Reclaiming the Future Campaign, and within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) held a dialogue session on Monday, December 1st, addressing...
ARDD Participates in Global Convening on Strategic Fundraising
ARDD took part in The Fund for Global Human Rights’ convening, “Strengthening Strategic Fundraising,” held in Greece on December 2–3, 2025, following an official invitation from the Fund. Lobna Al-Khatib, ARDD’s Head of the Administration...
Building Resilience at the Jordan-Syria Border: Water, Trade and Cooperation in Times of Crisis
By Matilde Picarazzi, RSC Intern Climatic, economic and political crises rarely occur in isolation. Droughts, food shortages and conflicts often combine to create cascading humanitarian emergencies for already vulnerable communities. The situation along the Jordan-Syria...
Implementing Strategies to Empower Women with Disabilities
By Aya Jalal, trainee at the Renaissance Strategic Center Every year on December 3rd, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This day serves as a powerful call to action and a crucial...
A Session Exploring the Gaps Facing Women in Green Entrepreneurship
Lawyers Ahmad Akhou Ameira and Mousa Al-Zyoud from the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in delivering a presentation on the legal challenges and opportunities surrounding women’s participation in economic development, whether through...
Empowering Women in Gaza – Lessons from Global Contexts
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as the think-tank hub of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), organized a webinar, titled: Empowering Women in Gaza: Lessons from Global Contexts on Tuesday 11th November within...
ARDD Shares Research on Adaptive Social Protection and Climate Resilience at IDOS International Workshop
Last week, Dr. María del Mar Logroño Narbona, Senior Advisor at ARDD, presented our recent research on adaptive social protection and climate resilience in Jordan’s refugee camps during the International Workshop “(How) does social protection...
Press Release – The International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations Towards UN Agencies, Other International Organizations and Third States: Initial Reflections
Amman, 17 November 2025 – The Question of Palestine Program at ARDD’s Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), in partnership with Law for Palestine (L4P), hosted a high-level hybrid event titled “The International Court of Justice Advisory...
ARDD Participates in Barcelona’s Regional Civic Forums
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the Barcelona meetings held from 12 to 16 November 2025, joining Euro-Mediterranean partners to address rising authoritarianism, shrinking civic space, and the urgent need for...
Humanitarian Corridors, Human Trafficking Networks, or a Wider Strategy of Ethnic Cleansing?
By Nermin Walid Hussein, Matilde Picarazzi, Giovanna Mariani Major gap in global protection system is emerging in Gaza, flattened by Israel’s ongoing military aggression, and private groups can easily operate under the false banner of...
From Sudan to Palestine: Ending Conflict-Driven Violence Against Women
Written by – Julia M. Minassian (RSC Intern) November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in the 1993 Resolution 48/104. This...
ARDD reaffirms its commitment to child protection and participates in a field visit to the Center for the Care and Rehabilitation of Female Beggars in Al-Dhulail
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),as one of the founding members of the National Working Group to Combat Child Labour established in 2022—took part in a field visit organized by the National Council...
ARDD and Amna Amplify Community Perspectives Through the “PhotoVoice” Initiative
As part of its ongoing Prevention and Protection Interventions project with Amna – Refugee Healing Network, ARDD has successfully implemented the PhotoVoice Initiative—a creative and participatory tool designed to monitor and evaluate the project’s impact...
Empowering Women’s Access to Justice: ARDD’s Role in Advancing the Women, Peace, and Security
Access to justice plays a significant role in the realization of gender equality, and it is also a factor that supports the establishment of a long-lasting peace. For women affected by conflict, displacement, or systemic...
Good Governance and Youth: Building a New Social Contract in the Arab World
Good governance in the Arab world today is the foundation for sustainable development, social justice, and peace in the region. It is the determining factor in decision-making, the sharing of power, and the serving of...
ARDD Signs a Memorandum of Understanding to Organize the Winter Bazaar in Support of Artisans and Small Business Owners
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Committee of Love to organize the “Season’s Market Winter Bazaar” as part of the Christmas Village activities, which will take place...
On World Children’s Day… Let Us Listen to Children in Times of War
As the world marks World Children’s Day, millions of children living in areas of war and conflict continue to face the gravest violations of their basic rights. Under this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,”...
Tawasol Governance Workshop: Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Network Governance in Jordan
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Tawasol Network, a coalition of women- and youth-led organizations focused on gender-responsive crisis management and emergency preparedness under the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, conducted a governance workshop...
Equal Opportunities through Empowering Each Other: Women and Girls Strengthen Their Roles in Leadership and Community Engagement
From remote villages to the Badia, areas often overlooked by traditional training initiatives, a different kind of journey unfolded. It was not only a series of trainings, but a space for connection, learning, and inspiring...
ARDD Participates in the National Forum to Review Refugee Pledges
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting refugees and host communities, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated, as a founding member of The Jordan Whole of Society Network for Displacement, in the...
Gatekeepers and Enablers – Fathers, Brothers, and Girls’ Leadership in Jordan and Egypt
In both Jordan and Egypt, fathers and brothers play a pivotal role in fostering girls’ and young women’s leadership in the Arab world. According to the survey, 99% of respondents – including fathers, brothers, and...
The Ethics in Business Award in Jordan 2025
Background Document
The Ethics in Business Award The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative in partnership between the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Jordanian Businessmen Association. It aims to recognize...
Question of Palestine Program Hosts High-Level Webinar on UNRWA’s 2025 Strategic Assessment
The Question of Palestine Program at the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) convened a high-level webinar on the 2025 Strategic Assessment of the United Nations Relief and...
Civil Society Collective Statement on Public Services
Public services are the foundation of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. Universal access to quality education, health, social protection, energy, water, and sanitation builds human capabilities, reduces inequality, and strengthens the social contract between governments and...
Silencing Witnesses: The Global Cost of Crimes Against Journalists
By Matilde Picarazzi, RSC Intern Since October 7th, 2023, more than 270 journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces in an apparent effort to conceal from the world the horrific realities unfolding...
Silence Is Complicity: A Call for Immediate Action to Stop the Atrocities in Al Fashir, Sudan
The Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World (MARFA) strongly condemns the ongoing atrocities unfolding in Al Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan. The recent seizure of the city by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following...
From Hosting to Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of Refugee Return
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), the think tank of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), held a dialogue session on 23 October 2025 as part of its Engage & Discuss series, titled “From Hosting to Transition: Navigating the...
Only 75 Dinars Stood Between Feryal and Her Homeland
Feryal (a pseudonym), a Syrian mother and widow of four children, never expected that the road home would be filled with more legal and procedural obstacles than the hardships of displacement itself. After spending eight...
Achievements Harvest: “New Generation” Celebrates Active Youth Civic and Political Participation
“I learned through New Generation that participation is not a slogan but a practice, and that change begins with a step we believe in and lead ourselves.” With these words, young participants in the New...
ARDD’s Legal Aid Response Amid Evolving Syrian Crisis Dynamics January – June 2025 Update
Introduction As the Syrian crisis enters a pivotal new phase, marked by discussions around return, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) continues to play a critical role in providing legal aid to Syrian...
From Local Prospects to National Policies: A Workshop Explores the Challenges and Solutions of Licensing Small and Medium Enterprises in Jordan
While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent the backbone of both national and global economies, entrepreneurial projects play a central role in driving economic growth and sustainable development. They also contribute to combating poverty and...
Empowering the Future: Jordanian Youth’s Role in Driving Meaningful Change
Jordanian youth, as the country’s demographic majority, hold great potential to drive meaningful social change. They bring energy, creativity, and a strong awareness of community challenges, actively engaging in civic and social initiatives through grassroots...
Gazan Women’s Mental Health in the Shadow of a Genocide
By Nermin Walid Hussein RSC Program: Women and Youth Empowerment/ Question of Palestine As we reflect on World Mental Health Day, observed globally on October 10, it is crucial to recognize its significance for those...
From Inside Juvenile Education and Rehabilitation Centers… The Law as They’ve Never Known It Before!
In a world where social challenges continue to evolve rapidly, investing in legal awareness — especially among young people — is emerging as one of the most important pillars of protection and prevention. Inside juvenile...
Annual Meeting of the Youth Consortium Organizations 2025: Strengthening Collective Action and Building Partnerships for Effective Youth Participation
As part of national efforts to empower youth and expand their political and civic engagement, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the Annual Meeting of the Youth Organizations Coordination 2025 on Wednesday,...
Tawasol Initiative Empowers Women-Led CBOs in Southern Jordan through Comprehensive Capacity-Building Program
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women, has successfully concluded a three-month capacity enhancement program under the Tawasol Initiative: Strengthening Crisis Management under the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in...
ARDD Strengthens Its Team’s Capacities for Greater Sustainability and Broader Impac
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance institutional efficiency and ensure the sustainability of its programs and initiatives, and within its continued commitment to capacity building, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)...
Tawasol Network Holds Its Induction Meeting to Strengthen the Role of Civil Society Organizations in Southern Jordan
In a step that reaffirms the vital role of civil society organizations (CSOs) across southern Jordan and aims to enhance their effective representation in development issues, crisis management, and peace and security, the Arab Renaissance...
Women in Financial Leadership: Ordinary Decisions That Make Extraordinary Impact
At a time when the need for economic leaders capable of effecting change is growing, women are reaffirming that impact is not achieved through exception, but through continuity and awareness. With this in mind, the...
When Neutrality Feels Uneven: A Letter from ARDD and JONAF to UNICEF
Following UNICEF’s recent statement marking two years since the October 7 attacks, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) addressed a letter to Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive...
Redefining Peace and Liberation: Palestinian Women and Global Feminism
Two years on the ongoing genocide in Palestine, and as the world approaches the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),...
Envisioning Change: Aspirations and Perspectives of Jordanian Youth for a Better Future
Jordanian youth, praised by His Majesty King Abdullah as the nation’s “greatest asset and hope for the future,” are energetic, creative, and socially aware. Their digital fluency enables them to mobilize, voice opinions, and connect...
ARDD Campaign – Reclaiming the Future: Women, Peace, and Justice in the Arab World
ARDD Launches Campaign Marking the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and the 16 Days of Activism: Reaffirming Women’s Leadership in Peace, Justice, and Dialogue Amman — 6th October 2025 — The Arab Renaissance for Democracy...
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine Convenes Emergency Meeting to Discuss Recent Developments in Gaza
Amman, 1 October 2025 — The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP), facilitated by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), convened an emergency meeting to examine the recently announced 20-point plan...
JONAF Members Participate in Advanced Training on Advocacy and Lobbying Skills
“The training was an important opportunity to acquire new tools and to strengthen my confidence in my community role… I came out with positive energy and a broader vision for a better future for the...
ARDD Concludes Leadership and Advocacy Training for 41 Young Women in Amman and Mafraq
“This training opened a space for us to learn how to create change and raise our voices with confidence and responsibility. It was also a strong motivation for us to continue serving our community causes....
UNIFIL’s Last Stand: The Future of Southern Lebanon After International Withdrawal
By Faustine Maguin Desforges On August 28, 2025, the UN Security Council voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for the final time, which will last until the...
Amna visit to ARDD as part of the Prevention and Protection Interventions Project
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, a team from Amna Organization visited ARDD. The visit included meetings with the project team implementing a project funded by Amna, titled “Prevention and Protection Interventions.” The visit also included...
Unyielding Will: Syrian Refugee Camps’ Students Face Challenges with Success
“I used to study under small lamps when the electricity went out… determination was the strongest weapon for success.” With these words, Muhannad (a pseudonym) from Za’atari Camp summarizes his journey with the General Secondary...
Jordan Amplifies the Voice of Humanity at the United Nations: Signing to Safeguard Humanitarian Workers
Humanitarian work is no longer just a voluntary activity or a profession fraught with challenges; it has become the first line of defense for human dignity in a world torn apart by armed conflict, natural...
GNQP/ARDD Facilitate Publication of Albanese’s Genocide Reports with Pluto Press
Amman – September 2025 A new book, “A Moon Will Rise from the Darkness”, compiles United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese’s indispensable and damning reports on Israel’s conduct in Palestine...
ARDD and Comenius Leadership Group Continue Exchange on Leadership in the Arab Region
On September 17, 2025, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD) hosted a seminar for the Comenius Leadership group from the Netherlands, held as part of the Comenius Course on Diversity of Leadership. This...
Season’s Market: Experts Highlight the Importance of Supporting Markets to Strengthen Livelihoods
Popular markets in Jordan are among the most vital economic and social spaces, connecting local communities while generating job opportunities and promoting economic empowerment for diverse groups, including refugees. In the face of mounting economic...
Renaissance Strategic Center Signs Two MoUs with the University of Turin and CIEE
September 2025 – The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), through its Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs): one with the Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo) and another...
The Omitted Rights for IDPs in Lebanon
By Maria Mariani Following October 2023, Israel’s disproportionate bombardment and mass annihilation of Gaza led to another humanitarian crisis and widespread destruction in the South Lebanon border. The intense clashes have forced over a million...
What to Expect from the 80th United Nations General Assembly
By Maria Mariani As the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened on September 9 in New York City, world leaders are gathering amidst unprecedented challenges in peace, security, and global governance.[1] This year’s assembly...
The International Day of Democracy: Challenges and Pathways in the Arab Region
By Aya Galal The International Day of Democracy, observed annually on 15 September, was created following a 2007 UN General Assembly resolution aimed at promoting the strengthening and consolidation of democratic systems worldwide. Indeed, the...
ARDD Hosts Training on Global Diplomacy Strategies and Local Realities
As part of its ongoing partnership with Independent Diplomat, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a specialized training aimed at strengthening the diplomatic tools of organizations working in Jordan and linking global...
Evolving Perspective: Leadership Qualities among Young Men and Women in Jordan
What does leadership mean to young women and men in Jordan today—and how are they redefining it in the face of societal norms and challenges? As part of the New Generation (GenG) program, ARDD conducted action...
The White Dress: From a Difficult Childhood to Leadership and Empowerment
By Sondos Saleh, participant in the She Leads program When I was in third grade, my mother surprised me with three dresses: pink, white, and lilac. She told me to pick one for my elementary...
Empowering Each Other in Its Eighth Phase: 400 Women and Girls Strengthen Their Capacities to Drive Change in Their Communities
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women and with support from international donors, has concluded the first phase of trainings under the Oasis Program, held from 3 to 27...
ARDD Holds Dialogue Session on the New National E-Invoicing System
In line with the global shift toward digital transformation, the Jordanian government launched the National E-Invoicing System, which became mandatory in April 2025. The system, officially issued in 2022 under tax legislation, aims to digitize...
NACNJ Participates in the Liaison Officers’ Meeting to Follow Up on the Implementation of the National Drug Prevention Strategy
The National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan, represented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), participated in the Liaison Officers’ Meeting on following up the implementation of the National Drug Prevention Strategy,...
“She Leads” Project’s Closing Ceremony: Young Women’s Voices Inspire the Future in Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon
“With the conclusion of the She Leads project, the program has been for me an opportunity to learn leadership, to listen to inspiring voices, and to make a real difference in my life and the...
From Behind Bars to Seats of Success: Inmates Writing New Chapters in Their Lives
A blog by Jalal Abu Saleh “I passed the Tawjihi exams, and I dream of continuing my university studies. Education has given me the faith that I can change and build a better future,” says...
Passive or Restrained? Youth civic engagement and political participation
This research is the first in a series of research works that will be conducted within the framework of New Generation project. It focuses on the meaning of political participation for youth, building on the...
ARDD Holds a Digital Symposium on Participatory Governance in the Arab Region
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as part of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), facilitated an engaging virtual discussion titled “Reimagining Participatory Governance in the Arab Region: Local Practices and Comparative Lessons from...
The Sacrifices of Humanitarian Workers: A Lifeline Under Threat
By Jalal Abu Saleh It is impossible to speak about humanitarian action in the Arab region without acknowledging the ongoing tragedies in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen. Since October 2023, Gaza has become the deadliest place...
Regional meeting discusses youth leadership and civic engagement in the Arab region
In light of the social, political, and economic challenges facing youth in Jordan and the Arab region, the importance of strengthening youth leadership and civic engagement emerges as essential tools for building more just and...
Strategic Partnership between ARDD and Independent Diplomat
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is proud to announce the signing of a Code of Cooperation with Independent Diplomat (ID), marking a key milestone in advancing refugee rights and promoting inclusive, rights-based...
Statement in Support of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) condemns in the strongest possible terms the 9 July 2025 sanctions imposed by the United States against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the...
Youth Participation Policy Lab Concludes 2025 Sessions… Youth Call for Transformative and Comprehensive Reforms
Social systems shape the framework of relationships and roles within societies, playing a decisive role in determining young people’s opportunities for engagement in public affairs. Their importance becomes even more pronounced during times of political...
Redefining Participation: Arab Youth Between Traditional Politics and New Forms of Activism
Over the past five years, the Arab World has faced a series of multifaceted crises that have significantly impacted governance systems and legitimacy. These crises have led to a growing disillusionment among Arab youth and...
ARDD and JARA Association Sign Partnership Agreement to Promote Livelihood and Advocacy Opportunities and at JARA Market 2025
As part of ongoing efforts to support both Jordanians and refugees in Jordan through the creation of economic and social platforms for artisans and small business owners to showcase their products and generate sustainable income,...
Dialogue Session in Irbid Discusses Sustainability of Community Projects and Facilitating Their Licensing Procedures
As part of advocacy efforts aimed at promoting the localization of humanitarian and development work related to livelihoods, a group of local associations from the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF), in cooperation with the Arab Renaissance for...
Feminist Perspectives on Decolonizing the Aid Sector: A Call to Rethink Humanitarian Models
As part of its ongoing efforts to understand the shifting landscape of international aid and to challenge the unequal power dynamics that shape this sector, the Women’s Studies Unit at ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center—organized a...
A Decade of Legal Aid for Refugees in Jordan: Lessons for Humanitarian Response and the Road Ahead
Over the past decade, Jordan has led the way in integrating legal aid into its refugee response. This article outlines key lessons from that journey and argues for legal aid to be recognized as a...
GNQP Affirms Support for UN Mandate and Palestine Refugee Rights
On 14 July 2025, ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) held an emergency meeting to discuss the recently imposed US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights...
ARDD Holds a Dialogue Session on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions
8 July 2025 – As part of our series “Engage & Discuss,” The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a new engaging in-person event on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions. Inspired by this year’s World Refugee Day...
Youth Participation Policy Lab: Youth Affirm the Importance of Collective Action for Societal Change
Despite representing a significant portion of the population and a promising demographic force, it has recently become clear that young people are experiencing a “noticeable isolation” from collective action and decision-making processes. Their participation in...
She Leads Participants Drive Change: Development and Health Initiatives Powered by Youth Creativity
In June 2025, Egypt’s Assiut Governorate witnessed dynamic youth-led mobilization, spearheaded by a group of women and young girls participating in the “She Leads” program, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)....
Women, Youth, and Leadership: Lessons Learned
This policy brief explores the evolving dynamics of leadership among youth and women in Jordan, positioning leadership as a central enabler of civic and political participation. It draws on insights from the Youth Civic and...
ARDD’s GNQP and L4P host presentation of new UN Special Rapporteur report: From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide
On 1 July 2025, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, presented her latest report during an online meeting hosted by ARDD and...
On the International Day of Family Remittances: The Role of Palestinian Workers in Turkey
by Salomé Berthelin, RSC Research Intern On 16 June, the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, pays tribute to the more than 200 million migrants who...
Social Norms and Political Processes: Pathways to Enhance Civic and Political Participation
The brief addresses the role of social and gender norms in shaping youth participation, with a focus on equitable access and political inclusion. Acknowledging barriers and opportunities, the brief provides recommendations for government institutions, civil...
The Jami’yeh and La Tontine: Two Community-Based Financial Systems that Enhance Socio-Economic Wellbeing
By Giorgio Gioele Sirito In the face of financial difficulties that systemically affect the middle and lower classes, individuals and communities have historically questioned systems and ways to ensure their economic survival. In a context...
JONAF Launches Comprehensive Program to Strengthen Member Capabilities and Advance Localization Efforts in Jordan’s Civil Society
In a clear demonstration of its commitment to promoting the localization and strengthening the capacity of local partners, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) has launched a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of...
ARDD Signs Three Strategic Agreements to Empower Youth and Women in Environmental Civic Engagement
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has signed three cooperation agreements with members of the Youth Organizations Coordinating Network, under the framework of the New Generation – GenG project. This project aims to...
Renaissance Strategic Center Launches “Engage & Discuss” Series with Inaugural Session on Migration Governance in Jordan’s Garment Sector
29 May 2025 – The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) launched its new discussion platform, the “Engage & Discuss” series, with a dynamic inaugural session titled “Migration Governance and Development in Jordan’s Garment Sector.” The event...
ARDD Featured in the Legal Aid Services Map for Women in Jordan
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance women’s access to legal aid services and raise awareness about service providers, their geographic distribution, the types of services offered, and the target groups, the Jordanian National Commission...
When Gaza Became a Testing Ground for Relief Without Humanitarian Principles
By María del Mar Logroño Narbona, Senior Advisor at RSC On May 27, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) launched its first large-scale relief delivery. What followed exceeded what even our worst fears: it was utter...
“She Leads” Program Hosts Awareness Session in Egypt on TFGBV
As part of the “She Leads” program implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), the Egyptian Female Lawyers Foundation for Women’s Rights, in cooperation with the Housing Committee of Agouza District, organized...
Season’s Market (Third Edition) – the Spring Bazaar: A Shared Platform Connecting Jordanians and Refugees to Showcase Products and Expand Market Access
As part of its ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by entrepreneurs from both the local community and refugee populations, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in collaboration with the Jordan National...
Migration in the Sahel Region: Challenges and Possible Solutions
By Giorgio Gioele Sirito, RSC Research Intern According to the NGO Caminando Fronteras, 2024 became the deadliest year for migrants trying to reach the Canary Islands by crossing the Atlantic Ocean. More than 10,400 people...
ARDD and Amna – Refugee Healing Network Enhance Community Engagement
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide social support and strengthen community engagement, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) continues to implement awareness activities through the Prevention and Protection Interventions project launched...
RSC hosts the Book Launch of Identity Building in Jordan and Kuwait: The Strategy of Inclusion and Exclusion
On May 18th, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted the launch of Identity Building in Jordan and Kuwait: The Strategy of Inclusion and Exclusion (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) by Dr. Odetta Pizzingrilli, Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of...
JONAF Launches its Governance Framework: A Strategic Step Toward Strengthening Civil Society Institutions
In a pivotal move to reinforce transparency and accountability within the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has officially announced the launch of the forum’s final governance framework. This milestone...
“She Leads” Program´s Participants Develop Community Initiatives in Jordan and Egypt
As part of its ongoing efforts to empower young women and enhance their civic and political participation, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) continues to implement the “She Leads” program. The initiative aims to amplify...
Youth Participation Policy Lab: Youths Share Their Visions for Change and a Better Future
Amid the complex political, economic, and social challenges facing Jordan and the wider region, the idea that “Youth are the engine of change” stands out as one of the most vital responses to current crises and a...
She Leads”: A Lecture Shedding Light on Women’s Political Participation and Electoral Violence Against Them
As part of the She Leads program, and in collaboration with the Jordanian National Commission for Women and the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Jordan, a lecture titled “Women’s Participation in Political Life and Electoral...
The Nakba Never Ended: History Repeats Itself, Justice is Denied, and the World is Silent
A Statement by ARDD
It is at this darkest hour that we commemorate the Nakba and pay tribute to its victims, not only those of 1948 but to all those who perished as a result of the ongoing Nakba...
Book Launch of Stolen Nation: The Right to Reparation of Palestinian Refugees at RSC, Marking the 77th Anniversary of the Nakba
As part of the activities marking the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, independent legal expert and associate member of the Centre for Palestine Studies at SOAS, Dr. Lena El-Malak, presented her timely new book Stolen...
Civil Society Organizations Emphasize the Need for Collaborative Efforts and Cross-Sector Dialogue During the Launch of the National Social Protection Strategy
As part of national efforts to develop the components of the National Social Protection Strategy for 2025–2033, Dr. Sawsan Al-Majali, board member of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) and representative of civil society organizations,...
ARDD Concludes Project Management Training
As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening institutional capacities, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) recently concluded a four-day specialized training in project management, conducted in partnership with Zain International for Consultancy...
Minimum Wage, Maximum Gap: The Limits of Wage Policy in the Arab Region
By Maria del Mar Logrono, Ph.D. As the world marked International Workers’ Day, the Arab region finds itself grappling with an urgent question: How can wage policies truly reach the workers they are meant to...
ARDD Holds Roundtable on TFGBV and Its Impact on Young Women’s Democratic Participation
ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center(RSC) convened a high-level roundtable on Sunday, May 4, 2025, titled “Online Harm, Offline Consequences: Exploring the Barriers to Young Women’s Democratic Participation.” The event brought together activists, young women, experts, civil...
Labor in the Arab World: Reforms Still on Hold!
By Jalal Abu Saleh As Labor Day on May 1st approaches, it reaffirms the vital role of work in building societies and ensuring economic and social stability. Improving working conditions and safeguarding workers’ fundamental rights...
She Leads… A Consultation Meeting with Women Leaders and Experts on Women’s Issues from Jordan and Egypt
As part of the second phase of the “She Leads” program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a consultation meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, bringing together experts in women’s leadership and...
Western Aid Cooperation in Meltdown Radical Change Required- After Critical Self-Reflection
The international aid sector is in shock. The suspension of all, and subsequent cancellation of many, USAID contracts, and the dismissal of most of its staff, has an immediate impact on millions of people and...
Addressing the Humanitarian Health Crisis
By Maria Giovanna Mariani, RSC intern Current humanitarian crises are severely affecting health especially for the most vulnerable populations. Approximately 300 million people worldwide need urgent humanitarian assistance,[1] with the MENA region accounting for 36%...
ARDD and René Moawad Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement to Enhance Girls’ Participation in Decision-Making
As part of the IGNITE project – Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the René Moawad Foundation signed a partnership agreement on...
Five JONAF Members Win Elections for Charitable Associations Unions
In a significant step toward empowering charitable and local associations as well as Jordanian civil society, four members of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) won elections for charitable and women’s associations. These elections were...
A Shared Vision Activating Arts and Culture to Enhance Community Engagement and Ownership of Civic Spaces
This policy brief explores the integration of civic engagement and culture into urban planning in Jordan, using Jabal Amman as a case study to examine how art and cultural initiatives can reshape public spaces and...
Nobel Peace Laureates Conclude Jordan Visit with Meeting with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal
The Nobel Women’s Initiative delegation concluded its visit to Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territories with a meeting with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal and HRH Tharwat El Hassan at Basman Palace on Thursday,...
Education is Not Only a Right; It Is “The Most Powerful Weapon a Palestinian can Possess”
Fabienne Rorke, Assistant at the RSC It has been over 550 days since the beginning of the genocide. According to Palestinian officials, more than 50,000 people in Gaza have been killed so far, with at...
Women Nobel Peace Laureates and Jordanian Human Rights Defenders Call for Collective Action for Peace and Security
In honor of the Nobel Women’s Initiative Delegation to Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with Nobel Women’s Initiative, held a Roundtable on Wednesday, April...
She Leads: ARDD Empowers Young Women with Strengthened Local Governance and Advocacy Skills in Egypt and Jordan
As part of its ongoing commitment to empower girls and young women, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in collaboration with Terre des Hommes, continues to implement a series of activities under the...
When the Fighting Ends: The Lingering Threat of Explosive Remnants of War in Gaza
By Fabienne Rorke, Assistant at RSC Following the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, which is commemorated on April 4th, it is not only landmines that deserve our...
Changes in the US Policies and their Impact on Women’s Rights and Women Organizations in Jordan
President Trump’s administration’s decision to globally freeze US foreign development assistance for 90 days, pending reassessment, and to halt all initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sent shockwaves through the humanitarian and development...
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members: The Crisis of Healthcare Workers in Gaza
By Lana Birdwell, a Research Intern at the RSC. On International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, urgent action is needed for healthcare workers in Gaza. Healthcare workers are among the most...
“Relief aid in the month of Ramadan”… Members of JONAF Respond to the Most Affected Families and Bring Them Back Hope
The efforts of JONAF members from local associations are renewed, proving that they are the most able to touch upon the needs of their communities and cater to them properly, especially with regard to the...
On World Water Day: Water Security and Sanitation is still not guaranteed to Jordan’s most vulnerable
By Giorgio Sirito World Water Day, held on the 22nd of March of every year, is an annual United Nations observance. It strives to celebrate water and encourage action to tackle the global water crisis,...
Season’s Market – Ramadan Bazaar Returns for Its Second Edition: Showcasing the Creativity and Products of Jordanians and Refugees While Enhancing Market Access
As part of its ongoing efforts to address challenges faced by entrepreneurs from the local community and refugee populations, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in collaboration with the National NGOs Forum (JONAF),...
End the Suffering, End the Killing, Stop the Genocide
We unequivocally condemn the resumption of indiscriminate bombing and attacks against Gaza, on the night of Monday 17th March 2025, which has killed at least 410 Palestinians and injured over 500 in the span of...
Amplifying Women’s Voices – A Call for Equity and Empowerment
By Zainab AlKhalil & Jalal Abu Saleh Strengthening the role of Jordanian women in various fields is not merely a short-term goal but a national imperative. Since the establishment of the Kingdom and the...
On the Edge: Urgent Action Needed to Safeguard Jordan’s Humanitarian and Development Workforce and Services
A Statement by JICOF* on the Impact of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts in Jordan Jordan’s humanitarian and development sector is on the brink of a new crisis. The abrupt suspension of U.S. foreign aid...
Walking On Eggshells: Pathways to Equality in Jordan
A Civil Society Perspective on the Beijing Declaration Commitments
This Shadow Report is an independent civil society assessment of Jordan’s progress over the past five years in implementing the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA). It provides an evidence-based perspective...
JONAF Members Conclude ARDD-Led Training on Effective Advocacy
As part of the Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) efforts to strengthen its advocacy capacity and enhance members’ skills to better represent and respond to community needs, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) recently...
Breaking the Stigma: Art as a Support Tool for Mental Wellbeing in Jordan
By Fabienne Rorke, Assistant at RSC Mental well-being is often brushed aside, buried under stigma and silence. Mental health services in Jordan tend to focus on psychiatric treatment—what happens after the crisis—rather than the structural...
Launch of the “ARDD-Europe” in Brussels: Strengthening Dialogue and Cooperation between Europe and the MENA Region
In a significant move to enhance dialogue and cooperation between the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has launched the “Euro-MENA Initiative for Democracy and Development (ARDD-Europe)”...
Global Impacts of Shifting US Gender Policies
President Trump administration’s rollback of gender-focused policies and foreign aid cuts—totaling over $8 billion—poses significant challenges for civil society organizations advancing gender equality, reproductive rights, and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives. The defunding of...
Digital Shadows: The Threat of Online Violence Against Women in Jordan
The proliferation of social media platforms is a double-edged sword for women. Since the introduction of social media platforms, women have been using them to not only express their identities but also to advocate for...
Politicization of Aid: Impact on Trust in the Humanitarian System
The latest decision halting aid raises urgent concerns about the integrity and future of the global humanitarian system. By weaponizing aid as a tool for political leverage, this move not only undermines the principles of...
Global Disability Summit 2025: Towards A Global Partnership to Promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
By Khaled Jomaa, Researcher at the Renaissance Strategic Center International and governmental institutions working in the field of humanitarian work are anticipating the Global Summit for Persons with Disabilities, which will be held in Berlin...
UNRWA’s ban and the intensification of settler-colonial erasure
On Thursday, January 30th Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) took effect, prohibiting its services in east Jerusalem and severely impacting the agency’s operations in Gaza and the remainder of...
حظر الأونروا: تسريع المحو الاستيطاني الاستعماري للفلسطينيين
دخل الحظر الإسرائيلي لوكالة الأمم المتحدة لإغاثة وتشغيل اللاجئين الفلسطينيين (الأونروا) حيز التنفيذ، الخميس 30 كانون الثاني/ يناير2025، ما منع خدماتها في القدس الشرقية، وأثّر بشدة على عملياتها في غزة وبقية الضفة الغربية. تدين منظمة...
RSC BULLETIN Third Edition February 2025
Dear readers, We are pleased to share the third edition of the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) Bulletin! This newsletter seeks to provide you with an overview of the center’s most significant news and...
Members of NACNJ Visit the Senate and Call for a National Plan for Treatment and Care
Members of the National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan, affiliated to ARDD have called for the formulation of a clear national strategy and plan to treat drug addicts and users, aiming to prevent addiction...
Early Retirement in Jordan: Causes and Its Impact on Social Security Sustainability
By Khaled Juma’a, Researcher at the Renaissance Strategic Center Many years after the establishment of the Social Security Corporation in Jordan, early retirement has emerged as a major challenge affecting the sustainability of the social...
Breaking the Silence: Tackling Mental Health Stigma and Challenges for Youth in Jordan
By: Fabienne Rorke, Renaissance Strategic Center Assistant Mental health challenges affect youth worldwide and Jordan is no exception. Yet stigma surrounding mental health remains a significant barrier, leaving many unable to access the support they need....
What Numbers Will Never Capture: Gaza Deep Wounds and Enduring Hope in Palestine
ARDD welcomes the beginning of a ceasefire in Gaza as a glimmer of hope in a sea of wrath. This ceasefire, if implemented, represents a necessary step towards the freedom of Palestine and the dismantling...
Arab Trainers Union Accredits Arab Women’s Leadership Academy (AWLA) Program Regionally
The Arab Trainers Union and Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the work of the Arab Women Leadership Academy (AWLA). The academy was developed under the...
Menna Nabil: “Pleasure favors the adventurous, while the coward is left with regret”
At the age of sixteen, she did not imagine that volunteering in student activities and local community initiatives would open the door for her in the future to join the She Leads program, implemented by...
The Return of Syrian Refugees: Considerations and Determinants
Since declaring the fall of the former regime in Syria, there has been talk of the return of Syrian refugees, whose number amounts to over 6 million refugees all over the world. News stations circulated...
An Enduring Limbo: Europe’s Decision to Pause Syrian Asylum Applications
By: Fabienne Rorke, Strategic Research Center Assistant On the 8th of December 2024, celebrations erupted in Damascus as opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), took control of the city, forcing President Bashar Al-Assad...
GNQP on UNRWA: countering Israel’s ban
By: Dr. Lex Takkenberg After the Israeli Knesset passed two bills on October 28, 2024, aiming to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating...
She leads: Trainings to build the capacity of participants in advocacy and lobbying locally and regionally.
To build the capacity of girls and young women in the field of advocacy and lobbying at the local and regional levels, in addition to developing advocacy strategies on many issues, the Arab Renaissance for...
“Hope is a Picture that’s Worth a Thousand Words” Project Concludes and the results of the “Jabal Amman” competition are announced
Under the patronage of the City Manager at the Amman Municipality, Eng. Ahmed Malkawi, on behalf of the Mayor of Amman, the results of the “Jabal Amman: Past, Present, and Future” competition within the “Hope...
ARDD holds legal awareness workshops for The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Coinciding with The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, the Legal Aid Department at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held legal awareness sessions to raise legal awareness among participants of...
In a meeting for ARDD and JONAF: Experts call for understanding the local market and investing in young people’s ideas
“Under the difficult economic conditions in Jordan and the region, it is imperative to focus on the livelihood sector to enhance the economic capacity of refugees and host communities and stimulate development on a larger...
ARDD and UNICEF hold a workshop on gender issues and common understanding around them
On 27 and 28 November 2024, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and UNICEF held a workshop to highlight gender issues and the common understanding about them, as well as their direct link...
Memorandum of Understanding between ARDD and Forsa to enhance the scope of work of the organization
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) signed a memorandum of understanding with Forsa.com to enhance the scope of the organization’s work, promote its programs, expand youth civic and...
The Role of Monitoring and Advocacy in Ending the Retention of Personal Identification Documents by Jordanian Hospitals – Legal Analysis Series Volume 3
Since 2020, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has monitored the illegal practice of retaining personal identification documents by Jordanian hospitals as collateral for unpaid medical fees. This practice disproportionately has impacted refugees...
ARDD and JONAF honor AECID–Jordan with the Al Nahda Localization Award 2024
To emphasize the importance of localization of humanitarian and development work in Jordan and effective partnership between civil society and international institutions in strengthening it, especially in times of peace and crises, conflicts, and unrest...
In Crises, Who Cares?
By: *Eleonora Banfi & Laura Del Duca In 2023, weather-related hazards such as storms, floods, fires and droughts displaced more than 26 million people. Projections indicate that by 2050, more than 200 million people each...
Organized by ARDD: A Delegation from the Jordanian Parliament, Civil Society, Security, and International Agencies Visits Zaatari Camp
In light of the recent military developments in Syria, which reflect profound regional transformations, Jordan has for many years gone through exceptional circumstances and numerous changes related to the protection of Syrian refugees, as well...
ANATOMY OF POWER:INTERNATIONAL AID AGENCIES & NATIONAL CRISIS RESPONDERS – PAPER (4)
International aid agencies, particularly those involved in crisis-response who handle larger budgets, have power over national crisis responders. The primary source of that power is money. It is not just the money that is currently...
From Pink to Black October: More Should Be Done to Advocate for Women in Conflict and Refugee Women and Girls Adversely Affected
By Fabienne Rorke, intern at RSC The devastating war in Sudan has been raging on since April 2023 resulting in many civilian casualties, yet women and girls remain disproportionately affected. Women in Sudan suffer not...
Jabal Amman: Community Mobilization as a Tool for Economic Advancement and Entrepreneurship
Throughout history, Jabal Amman has transformed from being a residential area to a neighborhood witnessing growing commercial investments. Rainbow Street, in particular, has become a lodestone for businesses, restaurants, and cafes, which has increased the...
ARDD Participates in Palestinian Solidarity Event in UK Parliament
ARDD’s Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine, Dr. Lex Takkenberg, was one of the speakers at an event, “Defending Palestinian Rights: Humanitarian and Legal Perspectives,” on Tuesday at the House of Commons of the...
Panel discussion emphasizes the role of women in decision-making, peace, and rebuilding
Within the framework of the annual international campaign to combat violence against women and girls (16-Day Campaign), and within the theme of the women, peace, and security agenda, the Jordanian National Commission for Women and...
Enhancing Localization: Strengthening JONAF’s Governance Validation Workshop
Members of the Jordan National NGO forum (JONAF) participated in reviewing JONAF’S governance framework and future steps, represented in determining its structure and membership criteria, increasing the number of members, continuing to implement the objectives...
Advancing Equality: Assessing Women’s Machineries in the Arab Region
The establishment of women’s machineries has been prioritized since 1975 by the international community when the United Nations held the first World Conference on Women in Mexico. In 1995 the Beijing Platform for Action (BPA)...
From 16 Days to Lasting Change: A Call to Action to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) has adopted this year’s 16 Days of Activism slogan: “Together to eliminate violence against women and girls in war and in peace.” This powerful message reflects Jordan’s commitment...
Jabal Amman: A model of social and cultural fabric that embodies values, traditions, and identity
The social and cultural history of Jabal Amman is a rich reflection of the diversity of cultures, traditions, and values among its inhabitants, as its distinctive character embodied the spirit of the area and its...
Listen to the Future: Education for a Better Tomorrow for Our Children
On World Children’s Day, which falls on 20 November each year, children’s rights and the importance of enabling them to lead a dignified life that befits their humanity are highlighted. This year’s theme is “Listen...
Bridging Humanitarian Aid and Social Protection Systems
By Khaled Jomaa In a recent conference organized by the Danish Refugee Council in partnership with the Arab Reform Initiative, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders gathered to discuss ways to bridge the gap between humanitarian assistance...
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER STEERING- AND GOVERNANCE GROUPS: RENDER FUNDEMENTAL EXPECTATIONS OF BEHAVIOUR EXPLICCIT – PAPER (3)
Over the years, I have observed multi-stakeholder ‘steering committees’ or ‘governance’ groups. These refer to, for example, the steering committee of a network of member organizations, the steering group of a particular collaborative project or...
National Alliance for Combating Narcotics Calls for Supporting Security Efforts in Addressing Drug Smuggling Threats from the North and South of the Kingdom
As the Jordanian border witnesses a significant escalation in the operations to thwart drug smuggling across the border, in conjunction with the military tensions in the region, starting with the Israeli war on Gaza to...
ARDD Panel Discussion: Community tourism as a means to achieve sustainable development and contribute to communities’ well-being
Urban tourism can be a powerful tool for local economic growth, but it also requires careful management to preserve the cultural and historical character of urban areas. In Jabal Amman, one of the Capital’s oldest...
By banning UNRWA, Israel attempts to erase Palestinian refugees
By: Dr. Lex Takkenberg On 28 October 2024, the Israeli Knesset passed two bills aimed at banning the operations and functions of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near...
Your Hotline Call Echoes in Our Hearts
Exploring the Impact, Opportunities, and Challenges of Emergency Hotlines in Jordan
An emergency hotline is reserved for handling extensive incoming calls, particularly during emergencies and crises, to ensure uninterrupted service to people in need. Emergency hotlines have several characteristics. In essence, they rely on trained and...
Panel Discussion by ARDD: Environmental sustainability requires effective practices and strategies
The second panel discussion of the “Jabal Amman: Past, Present, and Future” initiative, entitled “Environment”, concluded that “the issue of environmental sustainability is one of the main challenges faced by societies, and one that requires...
The Urgent Need to Address Environmental Harm in War and Conflict through inclusive Climate Policies
By: Eleonora Banfi Every year, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict reminds us to consider the often-neglected aspect of environmental toll that military actions take on...
Journalists in the Arab world and the world: Lest we lose more of the truth!
By: Jalal Abu Saleh Between 2006 and 2024, more than 1,700 journalists were killed around the world, with nearly 9 out of 10 cases remaining unresolved, according to UNESCO, amid escalating conflicts and crises in...
Building Resilience: Strengthening CBOs for Social Cohesion in Southern Jordan
This Policy Brief is informed by an in-depth analysis led by the Al-Nahda Women’s Studies Team at ARDD, examining the role of women-led and youth-led community-based organizations (CBOs) in fostering social cohesion in Southern Jordan....
Israel’s UNRWA Ban: Undermining the Right of Return and Reinforcing Settler-Colonial Erasure
On 28 October 2024, the Israeli Knesset passed two bills aimed at banning the operations and functions of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) across all occupied Palestine. The Global...
Panel Discussion by ARDD: Amman is the Story of its People, Centered Around Active Youth
“Urban planning plays an important and pivotal role in preserving Jabal Amman’s distinctive urban heritage while addressing contemporary challenges such as population growth, urban improvement, traffic congestion, among others. Hence, it is imperative to pay...
Policy Dialogue Focuses on Enhancing Climate-Resilient Social Integration of Syrian Refugees in Jordan – Amman, October 29, 2024
The policy dialogue “Policy Strategies for Enhancing Climate-Resilient Social Integration of Syrian Refugees in Jordan” is part of ARDD’s Migration, Displacement, and Statelessness Program and is supported by CGIAR’s MENA Regional Climate Security Hub. The...
MARFA Condemns Israel’s Ban on UNRWA and Calls for the Protection of Palestinian Refugee Rights and International Law
The Migration and Refugees Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) strongly denounces Israel’s recent decision to ban UNRWA operations in occupied Palestinian territories and label the agency as a terrorist organization. This is a deliberate...
ARDD and local associations of JONAF: Together to strengthen community advocacy efforts
Within the framework of strengthening the advocacy capacities of the members of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) and enabling them to represent and respond to the needs of society more effectively, JONAF and the...
International Care Day: Addressing Jordan’s Care Economy Challenges
By: Joel Alfonso International Care Day is a global observance that highlights the critical role of care work, including caregiving for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In Jordan, where care work is largely...
Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325: What’s next for the WPS Agenda in the Arab States?
As part of the WPS dialogues series, the Renaissance Strategic Center at ARDD and the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted a webinar entitled: ”Towards the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR...
ARDD Launches “Hope is a Picture that’s Worth a Thousand Words” project’s activities
As part of its efforts to enhance youth civic participation, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), launched on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the activities of the “Hope is a Picture that’s Worth a...
Tawazon- Promoting the Voice and Leadership of Women Activity Launches the Arab Women Leadership Academy
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), as a part of the USAID- Tawazon – Promoting the Voice and Leadership of Women activity, launched the first training phase of the Arab Women Leadership Academy...
A dream that came true… Sundos Saleh: A Jordanian leader advocating for women’s causes on the national and global levels
“Since childhood, I have noticed the numerous difficulties that face people with disabilities in their everyday life, starting with the distorted societal view of them, being subjected to exploitation or abuse, poorly equipped facilities, among...
Mental Health and the Challenges Facing Youth in Refugee Communities in Jordan
A Youth for Youth Dialogue Session held by RSC Interns
Marking World Mental Health Day, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a youth-led dialogue session on 10th October 2024, with participants from the Iraqi, Palestinian, Yemeni, Syrian, and Sudanese refugee communities, focusing on the mental...
Donors & Intermediaries: Critical Self-Awareness and a Conversation Guide
Collaborative Efforts towards Collective Impact Series – Paper (2)
This is our second briefing and reflection paper on intermediaries. It contributes to an ongoing critical reflection in the aid sector.The behaviours of notably international aid agencies, acting as ‘intermediaries’ for the funding to local...
Intermediary Organizations under the Spotlight: Why?
The Collaborative Efforts towards Collective Impact Series -Paper (1)
In 2016, at the World Humanitarian Summit, all the big players in the international humanitarian aid system, committed to ‘better support and reinforce national and local actors’. Since then, the roles and behaviors of notably...
Localizing UNSCR 1325: The Role of Jordanian Women-Led CSOs
This Policy Brief outlines the analysis drawn from the research “The role of civil society organizations with women leadership implementing UNSCR 1325 and JONAP in Jordan” conducted from April to August 2023 by the Al...
What role for refugee women in Jordan thirteen years after the Syrian crisis?
In recent years, Jordan has demonstrated significant humanitarian leadership in the region, hosting over 1.3 million refugees from Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq, and Somalia, a substantial part of whom are women. Often showcasing leadership within...
Reflecting on Arab Participation at the Summit for the Future
By Eleonora Banfi The Summit for the Future, held in September 2024, sought to reinforce multilateralism and reshape the international system to address today’s pressing global challenges, including climate change, inequality, and governance reform. Central...
One Year into the War on Gaza.. an Educide amid the Genocide!
By Jalal Abu Saleh About a year ago, when the war on Gaza began, a new term derived from “genocide”, Educide or Scholasticide both indicating the “deliberate extermination of the educational sector”, entered the dictionary...
RSC and GMI Sign MoU to Enhance Knowledge Sharing and Strengthen the Aid Sector
ARDD’s think tank, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), and the Global Mentoring Initiative (GMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster dialogue and improve governance structures in the international aid sector. The agreement,...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT: THE MIDDLE EAST DISPLACEMENT CRISIS AT A BREAKING POINT
The Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World condemns the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East, marked by new waves of forced displacement and the escalation of conflicts that are resulting in unprecedented...
High-Level Michigan Delegation visits ARDD to discuss international support for the Question of Palestinian
On October 1st, 2024, a distinguished delegation from the state of Michigan, USA, headed by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Hammoud, Mayor of Dearborn, conducted a pivotal meeting at the headquarters of the Arab Renaissance for...
From Military Integration to Sustainable Peace
Redefining the Role of Civil Society in the WPS Agenda
The Women, Peace and Security Agenda established by the United Nations Security Council through Resolution 1325 in 2000 represents a transformative milestone in international policy. Initially conceived to address the unique impacts of conflicts on...
ARDD Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Civilians in Lebanon
ARDD is gravely concerned by the dramatic escalation of Israel’s brutal attacks on Lebanon since 17 September 2024 which according to the latest Lebanese government figures have left in excess of 1,000 people killed and...
“Activating Localization towards Sustainable Impact”… JONAF Strategic Meeting
“Our journey started with one step, and we are still going forward on the journey of a thousand miles.” With these words, Dr. Sawsan Al-Majali, Consultant at Durrat Al-Manal Foundation for Development and Training (DMDT)...
Joint-statement: Human Rights Organizations Call for Urgent Action Against Forced Displacement in Gaza
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, draw the attention of United Nations (UN) member states to Israel’s cataclysmic forced displacement of Palestinians in and from Gaza, the West Bank, and South Lebanon. There are 1.9...
The United Nations Role in the Question of Palestine: A Moral Imperative for Justice
By Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine at ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center No other subject has featured so prominently in the work of the United Nations since its establishment as the Question...
NATO’s Liaison Office in Jordan: the Risk of Militarizing the WPS Agenda and the Challenges for Sustainable Peace
By Eleonora Banfi The decision to establish NATO’s first liaison office in the Middle East, located in Amman, announced during the 2024 summit in Washington D.C., has sparked widespread controversy, particularly within the Arab world....
Illegal Emigration: Jordan’s Hidden Crisis
By Marah Najem, Intern at the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) “The question of emigration of Jordanians seems to be unresolved, the strong desire to emigrate reflects deep anxiety among Jordanian youth and a loss of...
Ahead of the Election in Jordan: Women, Youth and the Rise to the 20th Parliament
With the ongoing attempts to integrate women and youth into parliamentary councils in the Arab region and activate their role more broadly in the political, economic, and civil fields, there have been no noticeable change...
Hybrid Regional Roundtable and Action Research Launch of Report on Raising Tomorrow’s Women leaders in Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt, and the Role of Family and Society in their Advancement
The Arab world today is witnessing multiple and evolving transformations, in which women and young women strive for leadership opportunities in various areas of decision-making, amid various cultural, economic, and social barriers, which underscores the...
The Role of Social Justice Concepts in Empowering Youth & Enhancing their Political Participation
This policy brief looks at the links between political participation and social justice and how the two reinforce each other. It explores the question of social justice and political participation to explore how political participation...
Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders
Family plays a crucial role in fostering female leadership in the Arab world, providing emotional, financial, and psychological support that enables young women to navigate societal challenges and pursue leadership roles. Acting as the primary...
ARDD and the Economic Empowerment Working Group honor JARA Association on its 20th Anniversary
For twenty years, Souq JARA has been the most important destination for marketing handmade and crafts products for entrepreneurs. It is the most important bazaar in the Kingdom due to its wide popularity among local...
Translating Theory to Reality: Implementing Gender Concepts in Practice
By: Eleonora Banfi, Researcher and Al Nahda Women Studies Manager at RSC In July I had the opportunity to travel to Rwanda for the Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA) Masters Training delivered by Rutgers, which addressed...
Human Rights and Freedom of Expression and Youth Political Participation
This policy brief focuses on the link between respect for human rights, freedom of expression, political participation, democratic participation in political parties, institutions, and civil society organizations, and social and civic spaces. The brief is...
The Jordanian Register of Associations: A renewed determination towards digitization and development
Under the patronage of the Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) held, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, a conference...
The Human Cost of Humanitarian Action
Undoubtedly, the genocide in Gaza has left images that will be etched in the memory of several generations, including the killing of hundreds of humanitarian workers. On April 2nd, the Israeli Occupation Forces deliberately massacred...
Women, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Perspectives to Understand Intersections with Youth and Climate Change
Over the past years, climate change has aggravated and created new challenges in the Arab world and the world, such as resource scarcity and socio-economic instability, which has clearly affected women and youth, and peace...
In cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development, ARDD donates stationery and schoolbags to public school students
With the start of the new school year, and the costs of education that have become a concern for many families, depriving their children of fair educational opportunities, amid a state of stable incomes, high...
Empowering Youth to Address Mental Health Challenges
Youth for Youth dialogue session held by RSC Interns
On August 6, 2024, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) Internship Program hosted a youth-for-youth dialogue session at the center, launching a series of youth-led discussions on critical issues affecting young people in Jordan and the...
At the conclusion of the Second Phase of the Policy Lab: Youth confirm the impact of societal and economic conditions and its reflection on youth civic and political participation
Within the frame of the New Generation Program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), held the fourth session of the Youth Participation Policy Lab, on Monday, August 5, 2024, to research the perspectives...
Ten Months into the Genocide in Gaza Update on activities ARDD’s work on the Question of Palestine of since 7 October 2023
Ten long and excruciatingly painful months have passed since the events of 7 October 2023 and the genocide on the people of Gaza and attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank continue unabated. The Arab...
Al-Nahda Women’s Network: Medical Aid for Palestinians: A 34-year journey of giving and healing
Palestinian refugees have been suffering for many years from limited funding to access services in general, and healthcare services in particular, a problem that has been exacerbated recently as a number of countries suspended funding...
Investing in Human & Youth Civic and Political Participation in Jordan
This policy brief focuses on human capital and how it affects political and civic participation in Jordan among youth, women, and other sectors of society, as well as notions of active citizenship. It also explores...
On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons: The Arab World between the problem and the solution
“One in every three victims of trafficking in persons is a child, and the vast majority of these children are girls,” according to a UN report, despite the adoption of many international conventions and protocols...
The General Pardon Law No.5 of 2024 and Its Impact on Refugees: Insights from ARDD
The Jordanian General Pardon Law No. 5 of 2024 is essential legislation for pardoning specific crimes committed before March 19, 2024. It provides a path to rectify the legal status of many, including refugees in...
Grounded Dreams: The Impact of Low-Cost Carrier Suspensions on Jordan’s Youth Mobility and Tourism
A Blog by RSC Intern Lily Cain During my four months studying in Jordan, my friends and I were eager to explore the Arab region and Europe. However, when affordable flights began to be canceled,...
Youth Political Participation in Jordan between Political Knowledge Production and Practice
This policy brief highlights the first session of the youth participation policies lab, entitled: “Political and Civic Participation and its Importance for Democracy, Governance, and Human Development” according to the methodology of the policy lab...
JONAF: Towards a strategic approach to enhance collaborative work
Within the framework of the coordination efforts of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and to support and enhance cooperative work regarding the goals and vision of the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF),...
ARDD Welcomes Historic Ruling of International Court of Justice Calling for an End to Israeli Occupation and Evacuation of Settlements
On 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice issued a historic Advisory Opinion declaring the Israeli occupation and associated regime of systematic discrimination – amounting to racial segregation and/or apartheid – unlawful. Flowing from...
ICJ Ruling on Advisory Opinion
Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including East Jerusalem
On 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice issued a historic ruling declaring the Israeli occupation and associated regime of systematic discrimination – amounting to racial segregation and/or apartheid – unlawful. Flowing from this...
Strengthening Self-Reliance: TVET and Skills Education for Youth in Jordan
While the importance of TVET and skills education programs is emphasized as an effective pathway for providing Jordanians and refugees with technical and personal skills to facilitate their integration into the labor market and enhance...
Statement by MARF on the Increasingly Dangerous Situation of Refugees in the Middle East and North Africa
We, The Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) are deeply alarmed by the escalating dangers refugees face in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We are witnessing concerning developments that...
ARDD-JONAF Report on the New Legal Requirements for Regulating the Work of Local and Foreign Associations in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is following up on several civil society issues to promote the work of Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) and its member and affiliated associations. In this brief report,...
On International Day Against Drug Abuse Jordan Sets an Example of Cooperative Efforts to Combat this Menace
On International Day Against Drug Abuse, which falls on June 26 each year, Jordan, like other countries in the region, continues to face multiple challenges exacerbated by security crises and conflicts over the past decade....
TVET and Skills Education for all: Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities for Jordanian and Refugee Youth
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Jordan is home to 723,886 registered refugees. While Syrians constitute the bulk of the refugee population, other nationalities have sought and found refuge in Jordan,...
Right of Access to Justice for Refugees in Jordan: Progress and Recommendations
The right to access to justice is a cornerstone of human rights, ensuring fair trials for individuals. This right, enshrined in various international conventions, upholds the rule of law. Jordan has made significant strides in...
Women in Wars and Conflicts: A Sword with a Hundred Edges
In every war, armed conflict, and aggression against the security and safety of people and the dignity of their lives, eyes turn to women and girls. According to international reports, mass rape of women and...
2024 World Refugee Day Statement by ARDD
Today, on World Refugee Day, we are driven to intensify our support for refugees and those forced to flee their homes globally. More than ever, this year, on this anniversary, we come together and join...
Book Launch of: Accessing Justice in Arab Countries Beyond Covid-19: A View from Civil Society
“The justice sector in the Arab world and in Jordan has gone through several changes, starting with the Arab Spring, then the Covid-19 pandemic, all the way to the geopolitical transformations in the region, which...
RSC Talk: A Century of Order and Disorder in the Middle East: Who’s to Blame? What to Do?
On Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a talk titled “A Century of Order and Disorder in the Middle East: Who’s to Blame? What to Do?” with Dr. Rami Khouri. The...
“Researchers in Town” Series Reviews Social Policy Change in Jordan
On Wednesday, May 22nd, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a session titled “Researching Social Policy Change in Jordan” with Dr. Rana Jawad, Professor of Global Social Policy at the University of Birmingham and Convener...
The National Alliance for Combatting Narcotics Reviews the Services of the Institute for Family Health
At the head office of the King Hussein Foundation’s Institute for Family Health, in Sweileh, northwest of the capital Amman, specialized clinics led by a medical team with a high level of experience and professionalism...
Jordan´s Ethics in Business Award
The Ethics in Business Award honors small, medium, and large enterprises in Jordan that have demonstrated excellence in sustainable leadership and corporate social responsibility, significantly contributing to the country’s economic development. The Award aims to...
Al-Nahda Women’s Network: Women Play a Major Role in Raising Awareness and Protecting the Family and Society From Drugs
Jordan, like other countries in the region, has witnessed a deterioration in the drug problem, as the regional circumstances around us and the new tensions in the region opened the doors for new threats to...
Signing and Launch of “Roadmap” to Strengthening and Activating the Medical and Health Liability Law
A group of experts representing the health and justice sectors and civil society launched a roadmap to strengthening and activating the Medical and Health Liability Law No. 25 of 2018, during a meeting held by...
Roadmap to Strengthening and Activating the Medical and Health Responsibility Law No. 25 of 2018
This policy roadmap provides an in-depth analysis of the key and contextual challenges facing the enforcement of the Medical and Health Liability Law No. 25 of 2018 in Jordan. In addition, it will present a...
Accessing Justice in Arab Countries Beyond Covid-19:
A View from Civil Society
This volume is written in the spirit of a collaborative effort toward strengthening the rule of law at a time when the political and economic context is not favorable. In practice, it is the product...
Roadmap to Strengthening and Activating the Medical and Health Responsibility Law No. 25 of 2018
As part of Strengthening the Health Sector in Jordan through improved Accountability Dialogues The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development(ARDD), cordially invites you to attend the Signing Ceremony and Launch of: “Roadmap to Strengthening and...
The Minister of Investment sponsors the “Ethics in Business” Award 2024
Under the patronage of the Minister of Investment, Kholoud Al-Saqqaf, the Jordanian Businessmen Association and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized The Ethics in Business Award Ceremony 2024 in its second edition,...
Commemorating Nakba Day, A delegation of prominent Jordanian visits the UNRWA Field Office in Amman in an expression of support for the embattled agency and the Palestinian refugees it serves
Organized by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), a delegation including its Executive Director, Samar Muhareb, and prominent Jordanian figures, Jaafar Al-Ta’ani, His Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal´s representative, Senator Issa Murad, and...
Learning Event: Towards Inclusive TVET and Skills Education Opportunities in Jordan
While the importance of TVET and skills education programs is emphasized as an effective pathway to provide Jordanians and refugees with technical and personal skills to facilitate their integration into the labor market and enhance...
Celebrating Labor Rights: A Call for Decent Work on International Workers’ Day
Each year on May 1st, International Workers’ Day, also known as Labor Day, is observed worldwide. This day commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and unions. Labor Day today is dedicated to...
She Was There… Aseel Al-Jallad Tells Stories of the Health Situation of Women in Gaza
More than 200 days into the war on Gaza, the health situation in the Strip is still witnessing a wide state of collapse, which resulted in the destruction of 32 hospitals, while others continue to...
Policy Lab: The Youth Discuss Social Capital and How to Employ It
Recognizing the specific ways and dynamics of building the individual’s social capital is critical to understanding ways to support it and develop it, as expanding and strengthening youth and women’s networks can help to have...
Calling on the World’s Conscious, Albanese Documents Genocide in Gaza
“I find that there are reasons to believe that the minimum threshold indicating the commission of the crime of genocide against the Palestinians as a group in Gaza has been met.” This is the conclusion...
World Bank and IMF Executive Directors: Support States to Realize the Human Right to Social Security
Ahead of the 2023 Annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF, 96 civil society organizations supported the release of a joint statement calling on the Bank and IMF to change their social protection policies and practices. The group...
The Jordanian and Arab Feminist Movement: Just as challenges exist, so do Hope and Inspiration
Naqsh (8) “Al-Nahda Women”
March of this year has passed with its various celebrations, reminding us of International Women’s Day, at a time when the Arab region is suffering from wars and crises and the subsequent poor political and...
Understanding the Human Rights Crisis in Gaza: A Summary of the Special Rapporteur’s Report
The Human Rights Council has been presented with a deeply troubling report by Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories since 1967. This executive summary outlines the critical findings...
Expressions of Solidarity with Palestinians in South America in the Face of the Ongoing Genocide in Gaza
A recent trip to Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay by Dr. Lex Takkenberg, ARDD’s Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine provided an opportunity to witness, first-hand, the many strong expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian...
Living up to commitments – Investing in women led organisations
A4EP Briefing paper
This year International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024 was celebrated with the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. Activists from women-led organizations (WLOs) all over the world continue to drive efforts to make, build and...
Arab Women Redefining Roles in Middle Eastern Military Forces
By: Eleonora Banfi, Al-Nahda Women’s Studies Institute Manager at the Renaissance Strategic Center In a recent article published on March 6th, 2024 on the Middle East Institute website titled “A report card on women’s integration...
Jordan Launches the Shamil Project supported by the UK to Strengthen Social Protection in the Country
Under the sponsorship of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal the Shamil project “Moving Forward with a Shared Agenda for Social Protection” was launched on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. Funded by the UK’s...
ARDD and Terre des Hommes announce the results of the “She Leads” Regional Advocacy Challenge
Within the framework of the She Leads program, which aims to activate the participation of girls and young women in the decision-making process and increase their representation in formal and informal institutions in the Arab...
Jordan Medical Association on a Relief Mission: Outstanding Efforts and Inspiring Experiences from Gaza
The head of Jordan Medical Association, Dr. Ziad Al-Zu’bi, explained that the association is aware of the difficulties that arise from granting doctors entry permits to Gaza. However, this shows their great readiness to contribute...
Emergency Meeting of Global Network on the Question of Palestine Recommends and Undertakes to Support a Ten-point Recovery Plan for UNRWA
Last Sunday, 25 February 2024, ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) held an online emergency meeting on the current unprecedented political and funding crisis affecting UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency, in...
Experts at a meeting for “NAFE”: Advancing education is linked to an attractive and stimulating school environment
“Safety starts from teaching a child to be in a safe environment. Useful knowledge is achieved through healthy schools. A good educational climate establishes important skills for students, whether in their early stages of education...
One Step Closer to the Labor Market: ARDD and Al-Khwarizmi Celebrate the Graduation of Professional Diploma Students from Jordan and the Refugee Community
Unemployment rates among Jordanian youth amount to almost 23.32 per cent, while refugees face a greater barrier to their contribution to the labor market, including more than 717,430 refugees, 3 per cent of whom are...
On the Brink of another displacement crisis in the Arab world
GNQP’s Statement
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the catastrophic forced transfer and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, caused by the ongoing assault by the Israeli military. There is...
DUDIN CALLS FOR CONFRONTING THE OCCUPATION’S RHETORIC AND BUILDING AN ARAB-PALESTINIAN NARRATIVE THAT REAFFIRMS REGIONAL ISSUES
Former Minister of Information Affairs, Eng. Sakhr Dudin, stressed the need to work on projects for a unified Arab narrative to capitalize on the commonalities between Arab countries and the capabilities that can support one...
Pioneers in a world of opportunities: 15 young men and women complete their TVET journey
“I found this training a valuable opportunity to hone my skills and increase my practical knowledge in the field of cosmetology. At the same time, after getting into this field and gaining experience in it,...
Youth Participation Policy Lab: Women’s Leadership in Jordan. Where Does The Gap Lie?
Women in Jordan’s private sector hold less than 5% of board positions, while about 78% of companies do not have any women as board members. Moreover, women make up only 9.1% of the senior management...
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN-LED ASSOCIATIONS IN THE ARAB WORLD: SHE LEADS YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS IMPLEMENT THEIR ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
Following the interactive educational training for girls and young women within the She Leads program, participants recently implemented their advocacy plan, simulating and practicing their advocacy and leadership skills by launching initiatives on various community...
During a meeting by ARDD: A reading of the new access to information law
The draft law amending the 2019 Guarantee of Access to Information law, which is currently being discussed in the Parliament, is close to completing the constitutional procedures and stages for its approval after making amendments...
The Ethics in Business Award in Jordan 2024
Background Document
The Ethics in Business Award The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative in partnership between the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Jordanian Businessmen Association. It aims to...
Nazzal: In light of the current political situation, new initiatives are needed to revive tourism
While the tourism sector in the Kingdom has been improving, thanks to tourism diversity and the development of the sector in recent years, the regional situation, in addition to the lack of attention to infrastructure,...
Members of the National Alliance for Combatting Narcotics call for unified standards for dispensing medicines, and the continued monitoring of the health sector
In general, medicines, whether naturally or synthetically sourced, are sensitive and very important substances as they are connected to people’s life and health; and if used incorrectly and contrary to instructions, particularly narcotic drugs, they...
Statement on the Responsibility of Third States in Light of the International Court of Justice’s Interim Order
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) welcomes the International Court of Justice’s interim order in response to South Africa’s application instituting proceedings against Israel alleging violations of the Genocide Convention for its...
Al Nahda women express concern over the status of education in Jordan and call for a national educational awakening
Jordan’s ranking has plummeted to become one of the seven worst countries in the world in terms of education, according to the results of the PISA test released at the end of 2023. While a...
Upon demands by the National Alliance for Combatting Narcotics… a fatwa declares money gained from drug dealing unlawful
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a consultation meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2024, that included the Jordanian General Iftaa Department, members of the National Alliance for Combatting Narcotics in Jordan, as...
The Right to Access Information in Jordan
Legislative Analysis of Amendments
In March 2024, the parliament passed the amendments to Law No. 47 of 2007, known as the Law on Guarantee of Access to Information, to ensure the right to access information. Prior amendments were made...
Omoush on the Peace Treaty: Interests and Political Considerations Override Legal Analysis
The Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty continues to stir controversy between those who categorically reject it and those who support it out of the belief that it has achieved gains in the form of restoring Jordan’s usurped...
“There won’t be strawberries this year”
The environmental impact of Israel’s assault on Gaza
By: Myriam Marcuello, Advisor for the Arab Transformations Program at the Renaissance Strategic Center A few days ago, the Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha recalled, with great affection and sorrow, a recent memory of his...
NO FEAR WITH THE LAW: NIDAL REGAINS HIS LIFE AWAY FROM THREATS!
During just a few months of 2023, 6,131 people resorted to the law to protect them from people who committed crimes of extortion and fraud, violated their privacy, slandered them, and threatened their lives, according...
Abu Elba: “Grassroots movements are achieved when based on an organized political framework”, calling for finding more creative forms of expression
“The Arab and Jordanian voices should not fade over the course of the war on Gaza. In fact, the public pressure must increase in rejection of the crimes of the Israeli occupation, through the continuation...
Activist girls and young women issue a statement about the conditions of children in Gaza
In 2023, and extending into the current year, we continue to bear witness to profound losses among the children, particularly in the Gaza Strip. They endure exceptionally distressing events and shocks, marked by extensive destruction,...
Solidarity Visit to the South African Embassy in Jordan by ARDD, Civil Society, and Private Sector Delegation
During a visit by a delegation led by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), which included representatives of its Global Network of the Question of Palestine (GNQP), Jordan NGOs Forum – JONAF, Al-Nahda...
ARDD and the National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan commend His Majesty´s efforts to stop the War on Gaza and praise Jordanian Forces
During a visit to the Royal Hashemite Court, along with representatives of community, women’s and youth initiatives, and civil society organizations, on Monday, January 8, 2024, Members of the National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in...
Wael: Justice between members of the same society without discrimination!
Wael, a young Sudanese man who works as a day laborer, resorted to the Legal Aid Unit at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), after previously believing that he did not enjoy legal...
Comments on the Draft Social Development Law of 2023
Position Paper
Social development is a multidimensional and interdisciplinary concept that considers the interplay between various factors influencing the quality of life. Governments, non-governmental organizations, and international agencies worldwide often collaborate to implement policies and programs aimed...
ARDD signs memorandums of understanding with women-led associations and initiatives in the Arab world
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Arab elites in times of transformation
The issue of reading Arab elites epistemologically has been a point of controversy among specialists. One thesis suggested that these elites failed to make an impact on a transformation that benefited Arab societies. The elites...
Post-9/11 Transformations in the Arab World: prospects and outcomes
The events of 11 September 2001 sent a profound shockwave through the world, extending from the United States to all Western and Arab systems, and establishing the concept of international terrorism, which was intended to...
Transformations in the Arab World and the questions of the renaissance
The Arab region has been undergoing rapid transformations for over a decade. However, the question of individual resistance to change is a normal question to ask from a sociological perspective, as it is a psychological...
The Jewish Question in Western Thought(10)
Leo Strauss, Zionism, and Tradition
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Pursuing a human-centered approach to climate security
By: Myriam Lopez, Advisor of Arab transformations and renaissance at the Renaissance Strategic Center
While the issue of climate security has gained traction in research and policy debate, it should be addressed within the broader framework of human security and seize the opportunities it offers to boost MENA citizens’...
Muasher in a meeting by ARDD: “War harms the economies of the region”, affirming that “The boycott needs leaders, thought, and political acumen to achieve its goals”
Former Deputy Prime Minister Rajai Muasher stressed that Jordan seeks a political solution to the Palestinian Cause, noting that its position was clear in rejecting resettlement, displacement, and abandoning Al-Aqsa, and that it is the...
Participants praise the role of organizations led by youth and women in southern Jordan to promote community cohesion and activate the localization of Resolution 1325
In recognition of the vital role played by community-based organizations led by women and youth in the south of Jordan, and to ensure wider participation of women’s and youth organizations in community activities in support...
Voices of the Marginalized: A Study of Migrant Workers and Refugees in Jordan
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by migrant workers and refugees in Jordan, particularly in terms of access to work and education. It offers comprehensive recommendations for policy reform and future...
Regional experts stress the need to activate the localization of Resolution 1325 in line with the needs of societies
The Arab world is currently facing several regional conflicts and crises which require in-depth exploration for a better implementation of Resolution 1325, and to contribute to a regional learning process that would in turn contribute...
The Jewish question in Western thought (9)
Martin Buber and religious Zionism
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Localisation Baseline Report
The localisation of humanitarian work in Jordan is an ongoing process that requires collaboration and co- operation among local and international actors. This baseline report provides an overview of the current status of localisation efforts...
Sanaa saves her skin, and triumphs by the force of law
After a great deal of patience and endurance, Sanaa finally decided to end her living nightmare with her husband by filing for divorce to save herself and get her life back, away from physical, psychological,...
Mahasneh: “The National Conveyance Project is a beneficial solution for Jordan,” and calls for searching for other water sources
Jordan ranks as one of the most water-scarce countries in the world, with an estimated water requirement of three million cubic meters per day for all uses, according to the Global Water Index. To overcome...
ARDD Participates in an International Conference on Displacement and Stresses the Need to Amplify the Voice of Women-Led Organizations Internationally
“The event was a great opportunity to bring the voice of Community Based Organizations, Women Led Organizations, and local NGOs to an international stage, and to stress the crucial role of localization in designing and...
Al Nahda Localization Award 2023
Address by H.E. Dr. Sawsan Al Majali
Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Dear friends, On behalf of the Jordan National NGOs Forum- JONAF, it is my privilege and honor to welcome you today to this important occasion Al Nahda Localization Award...
Politicians stress the necessity of prosecuting Israel for its crimes… and call for civilians’ and journalists’ protection
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The Jewish question in Western thought(8)
Shlomo Sand and the historical criticism of Zionism
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When Bilal reminds us of the need to raise the level of legal awareness and understanding among juveniles!
With every new semester, warnings issued by educational, human rights, and media institutions about the danger of the spread of violence in schools and its negative effects on children, as well as its psychological repercussions...
ARDD in collaboration with Tawazon Unveils the findings of the Women’s Leadership Needs Assessment in the Kingdom
To identify effective strategies for enhancing women’s participation in various public domains, particularly in leadership roles, and to scrutinize the cultural, social, political, and economic barriers hindering their involvement in decision-making processes, Arab Renaissance for...
JONAF and ARDD present Al Nahda Localization Award to Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Jordan Representative
Emphasizing the importance of the localization of humanitarian and development work in Jordan and the role of effective partnership between civil society and international institutions in strengthening it, especially in light of the current circumstances...
Experts and specialists call for the adoption of the boycott as a tool to end injustice and call for supporting local products
The boycott movement is not a new one, as boycotts of all kinds have been used throughout history to lift injustice and express opinions. As the brutal Israeli war against the Palestinian people rages in...
The Jewish question in Western thought(7)
Gdit Butler and the moral criticism of Zionism
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To Influence Change: Initiative to Strengthen Civic Engagement and Social Protection Frameworks between Women and Men
After a series of training-of-trainers training sessions, participants in the EU-funded project “Empowering Each Other: United for Change” acquired behavioral skills and experiences based on supporting civic engagement among men and women and its role...
In a Meeting for the “NAFE” Alliance: Experts Call for a New Model to Respond to the Needs of Raising Children in Times of War
Social and psychological experts have stressed the strong mental and social effects of war on children in general, due to the trauma it entails, as well as the feeling of losing security and faith in...
Yusuf Mansour: We Must Activate the Role of Arab Communities in the West So They Have an Effective Impact on Activism and Advocacy
“What is happening now is very different from what it was yesterday, so a strong response to the challenges posed by the current reality is required. Dealing with these challenges by Arab communities in the...
Legal professionals evaluate the draft social development law of 2023 and call for organizing social work and defining concepts related to it
Between the need to update the Ministry of Social Development law, in force since 1956, and trying to overcome the gaps in it, there is an additional need today -with the presentation of the Ministry’s...
The Jewish question in Western thought (6)
Gilles Deleuze and the Palestinian tragedy
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The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly rejects the ongoing disinformation campaign against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
It is the employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) that are once again at the forefront of the humanitarian effort during the ongoing war...
Tamooda: An Arab intellectual media initiative launched to give voice to the Arab world demanding a renewed renaissance
A new media platform called “Tamooda”, an old city in the Kingdom of Morocco whose cultural value inspired a group of Arab intellectuals to name this platform after it, in partnership with the Arab Renaissance...
Zaid Abu Zahra: Only Through Participating Can We Achieve Progress, Prosperity, And Renaissance
“There is no doubt that each one of us has dreams and ambitions of making change, whether within ourselves, in the environment we live in, or in the country to which we belong. But this...
Urgent action is needed to stop the forced displacement and transfer of Palestinians within Gaza and prevent mass deportation to Egypt
We, the undersigned organizations, raise serious alarm regarding the ongoing forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as part of the Israeli leadership’s stated intent to commit genocide. Omer Bartov, one of the top scholars on...
ARDD Holds Training to Bridge the Gap Between Humanitarian Work and Development Through the Application of Social Protection Principles
The need to support and empower humanitarian workers and local and international humanitarian organizations, as well as providing them with the necessary skills and tools on the concepts of social protection, has positive implications and...
Activists and human rights activists stress in ARDD’s symposium the importance of women’s civil, political and economic participation and expanding leadership opportunities for them
The She Leads program supports justice between men and women and raising the sustainable impact of girls and young women in decision-making through three areas: first, the social, cultural, and community mobilization field, second, the...
A letter to the Spanish government call for action regarding the situation in Gaza
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) including its 40 members, sent a letter to the Spanish government, in its capacity as the rotating presidency of the Council of...
The Jewish question in Western thought (5)
Edgar Morin: Zionism and Israel
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Oraib Rentawi calls for the formation of an inclusive national Palestinian leadership framework to manage the next phase, and to provide a political safety net for Palestinians
Writer, political analyst, and director of the Al-Quds Center for Political Studies, Oraib Rentawi, stressed the need to look at the Palestinian Cause from a modernist perspective that takes the current developments into account to...
Jordan Embraces Alternative Punishments to Imprisonment
By: Elon Granston, intern at Al-Nahda Thought Center Few things are more detrimental to society than criminal activity. People fear for their safety, become suspicious of their neighbors, and lose trust in institutions meant...
ARDD Youth Activists Undergo a Series of Trainings to Develop Their Skills and Activate Their Civil and Political Participation
“The trainings contributed to the development of my skills, abilities, and knowledge, especially since there is a clear contrast in ideas and their presentation, which will help us in the future to transfer the concepts...
Anis Al Qassem: We Have a Real Opportunity to File a Lawsuit with the “International Court of Justice” Against the Crimes of the Occupation
“There is an opportunity for us today, as Arab countries, to file a lawsuit before the International Court of Justice against the Zionist entity, after it has been proven to be involved in committing crimes...
Ms. Abu Saad: Awareness is the First Step of Change
Islam, from Jerash Governorate, north of Amman, is one of the participants in the training of trainers activities within the project: “Empowering Each Other: United for Change”, a strategic partnership between the Arab Renaissance for...
Fears of another Nakba: Experts warn of opening the Rafah crossing from both sides, and urge the international community to act to stop the escalation in Gaza
The controversy surrounding the Rafah border crossing, the only corridor connecting the Palestinian Gaza Strip to the outside world, continues, with the crossing being constantly disrupted since the escalation of Israeli attacks on Gaza, amid...
Over a month
Update on activities of ARDD and its Question of Palestine Program and Global Network on the Question of Palestine since 7 October 2023
One month has passed since the events of 7 October 2023 and the onslaught on the people of Gaza and attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank continue unabated. We are witnessing another ethnic cleansing...
Seminar by ARDD Monitors the Track of Forensic Evidence on War Crimes and Genocide
With the continued and escalating Israeli crimes in Gaza, human rights organizations and forensic experts are working to monitor and document violations of the crimes of “genocide” and “war” crimes taking place in the Gaza...
The Jewish question in Western thought (3)
Sartre, Zionism and Israel
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On the Brink of another Nakba.. Human Rights Activists and Specialists Call For Immediate Measures to Prevent a New Nakba and Warn Of the Repercussions of Genocide
With the number of Palestinian martyrs as a result of the Israeli bombardment exceeding 10,000, and in light of the ethnic and forced displacement and hostile acts committed against the Gaza Strip, there are fears...
A letter to Georgetown Institute for WPS addressing concerns related to the recent remarks made by Hillary Clinton, in the context of the Israel-Gaza international law violations in contradiction of UNSCR 1325
Ms. Melanne Verveer Executive Director of Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security Comments regarding Recent Statements Made by Honorary Founding Chair Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton Dear Ms. Verveer, I am writing on...
Letter addressed to the OHCHR High Commissioner High Commissioner
Deafening silence of OHCHR regarding the war on Gaza
Following is the letter that was sent to the OHCHR High Commissioner on behalf of over 80 CSOs from Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and the Arab region. The letter addresses the OHCHR’s response concerning the Israeli...
Forced Displacement in Gaza and the Right of Return
This background paper provides a basis and framework for understanding the forced displacement occurring in Gaza as a result of the current assault. In addition to the devastating death toll (current Israeli assault over 9,000...
The Jewish question in Western thought (2)
Hannah Arendt and the Zionist idea
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INVITATION TO A PRESS BRIEFING
ON THE BRINK OF ANOTHER NAKBA
On the brink of another Nakba, the international community must act urgently to stop Israel’s ethnic cleansing in Gaza and its attempts to redraw the geography of the region. We may be only days...
The Jewish question in Western thought (1)
Marx and the model of social liberation
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A Letter of Support to the UN Secretary-General
On 26 October, The Global Network on the Question of Palestine expressed its appreciation in a letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for his address to the Security Council on October 24. The...
For The Fourth Year: JONAF Members Respond to The Neediest Groups and Call for The Continuation of Human Solidarity
For the fourth year, local NGOs have proven that they are best able to estimate the needs of their communities and work with them professionally, especially with regard to the distribution of aid, commitment to...
ARDD and L4P Sent an Urgent Letter to Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Over the Ongoing Genocide in Gaza
In the letter sent to Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the 17th October, ARDD and L4P pointed out that since October 7, 2023, Israel has conducted a relentless campaign resulting in widespread...
Stop Genocide in Gaza
Statement of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the assault by the Israeli occupation power on the Gaza Strip that began on the 7th of October. Compelling evidence indicates that Israel’s actions...
Israel/ Palestine
Protecting Civilians and Pursuing a Longer-term Durable Solution
Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) is a network of independent and locally grown civil society organisations in the global south and global activists and practitioners advocating to transform aid architecture based on community realities. We...
Beyond Rhetoric: UNSCR 1325 and the Palestinian Women Now
On the 13th of October, the Israeli army ordered 1.1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza and Gaza City to evacuate to the south of the Gaza Strip, including hospitals. This order has caused panic and...
MARFA Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Support to Palestinians to Prevent a New Nakba
We, The Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World (MARFA), vehemently condemn the recent attack on Gaza, the strategies of displacement and ethnic cleansing along the severe blockade that has been imposed, resulting in...
In the light of Israeli Escalations: UNRWA’s Operations under Threat
Urgent Plea for Support in Providing Humanitarian Response in Gaza
For many years, UNRWA has been struggling with an ever more serious financial crisis, one resulting in part from a funding model that appears to represent a mismatch between what the UN General Assembly expects...
letter to the AFET committee in regard to the war in Palestine
ARDD has sent letters to a number of European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) members, ahead of their meeting on Tuesday to discuss The War in Palestine stressing the context of 75 years of...
ARDD´s Statement on the War in Palestine
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) strongly condemns the indiscriminate attacks against Palestinian civilians, and the shelling of hospitals, residential areas, mosques, and schools in the Gaza Strip. These are not only unlawful...
Declaration to END AUSTERITY Annual Meetings in Marrakech 2023
We, civil society representatives and academics from all over the world, call upon governments, Ministries of Finance and International Financial Institutions to end austerity. Today, more than 6 billion people are suffering from austerity, so-called...
“She Leads”: Awareness sessions to activate the participation of girls and young women in decision-making
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UN-Habitat and ARDD Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Mainstream Community-Led Neighbourhood Planning in Jabal Amman
With the aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents in Jabal Amman, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) have officially signed a Memorandum...
EXPERTS AT A MEETING FOR THE “NAFE” ALLIANCE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS A MEANS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, BUT IT CANNOT REPLACE REAL INTERACTION BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT
Artificial intelligence has helped teachers develop their profession, providing them with all the information they need and allowing them to create content that best suits their students. However, many experts believe that this technology cannot...
OPINION
Oslo After Thirty Years: Towards a New Paradigm Beyond Partition
By: Dr. Lex Takkenberg ARDD’s Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine, Dr. Lex Takkenberg, reflects on the plight of the Palestinian people, who have been deprived of their homeland in the century-old confrontation with...
A Common Understanding for a Better Situation: ARDD Holds Training Sessions on “Unifying the Principles of Action on Gender Issues”
“By adopting positive behaviors among men and women alike, we will attain a better situation both in terms of promoting gender awareness in service provision and supporting women’s active role in society.” This was the...
Youth Unemployment in Jordan: Failed Strategies and Deferred Promises
Dr. Raad Al Tal and Dr. Jalal Husseini Unemployment in Jordan has been expanding over the past 10 years, and its rate continued to grow in an unprecedented manner during the past two years. External...
In Response to the Most Vulnerable Groups, JONAF Coalition Concludes Relief Aid Distribution
With the aim of aiding the most vulnerable segments of both Jordanians and refugees and upholding the principles of comprehensive social justice, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) relief, in collaboration with four local civil...
Regional Conference Calls For “A Paradigm Shift in Designing Comprehensive Protection Systems That Meet the Needs of Citizens
Against the backdrop of recent global crises, including the coronavirus pandemic, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and other geopolitical shifts that have hit the MENA region, there is a need today for a transition towards an inclusive...
Societal norms and political processes: Toward more inclusive civic and political participation
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Quota system in the Arab region: rationale, advantages, and challenges
The presence of women in Arab legislatures has experienced a remarkable surge since the beginning of the 21st century, ascending from a mere 3.5 percent in 2000 to an impressive peak of nearly 18 percent...
ARDD Receives African Arabian Excellence Awards for Institutional and Individual Achievements
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has been awarded the African Arabian Excellence Award, both at the institutional and individual levels, as a testimony to the organization’s excellence in its various humanitarian and...
Webinar on: Occupying Minds and Crafting Futures: The Israelization of Palestinian Education in Jerusalem
Webinar on Occupying Minds and Crafting Futures: The Israelization of Palestinian Education in Jerusalem (Monday – September 25, 2023) Time: 18:00-19:30 Jerusalem Time / 17:00-18:30 Geneva Time Location: Online Conducted in English (Arabic interpretation available) For registration,...
Towards a Gender-Sensitive Agenda for Social Protection in Jordan
Women around the world, and Jordan in particular, continue to face escalating risks in many cases. Such as limited access to education, lack of health services and coverage, discrimination between women and men, unpaid care...
Unionists at A Meeting by ARDD: Health Unions Have a Key Role in Providing Comprehensive Social Protection
“There is no dispute that we have numerous health strategies, but those strategies are scattered and ineffective. Hence, we need the voices of the unions, government, civil society, and all specialists in the health system...
At the Center: Towards a Gender-Sensitive Agenda for Social Protection in Jordan
Women worldwide face risks, including limited access to education, inadequate health services and coverage, gender-based discrimination, unpaid care work, high poverty rates, and increased vulnerability in old age due to the absence of adequate social...
Women’s Leadership.. a Participatory and Collaborative Approach
By: Elenora Banfi Gender Studies Manager at Al-Nahda Thought Center In the contemporary discourse surrounding leadership, the concept has assumed a multifaceted nature, defying singular and monolithic definitions. It transcends conventional notions of authority and...
This is how life is… Sanaa overcomes the difficulties and jumps with determination to success
A young 8 years old girl named Sanaa (a pseudonym) Born with Down syndrome, facing numerous challenges, including limited opportunities for education and personal development. However, her life took a transformative turn when her parents...
Will BRICS become the locomotive of the “Global South” towards a different international order?
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“QUOTA CONTROVERSY AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN JORDAN”: DEMOCRATIC STRUGGLE AND NATIONAL DIALOGUE ARE REQUIRED TO INCREASE WOMEN’S PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION
While the majority of countries in the region have used the quota system as positive discrimination to allow women’s participation in decision-making positions, and in recognition of the crucial role they can play in the...
For a brighter future and improved livelihoods. Towards supporting young people professionally and technically
Vocational and technical education (TVET) is emerging as a need and a timely priority in societies, as it is a crucial resource to building a promising future for young people, as well as its high...
Rashid: Conquering Shyness and Embracing the Power of his own Ideas
Rashid (a pseudonym) is a bright and intelligent Sudanese boy, but his extreme shyness used to make him anxious during interactions with other children. However, everything changed when he joined the activities of the “Investing...
Experts stress the need to strengthen the preventive social system to avoid domestic violence
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During a seminar in ARDD: Reconsideration of social protection policies is required to be more comprehensive and fair
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Green Webinar Series: “Harnessing the power of youth in climate and environmental action for a brighter future is required
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English for Beginners Booklet
This training booklet was developed as part of the Investing in the Future Project: Improved Educational, Social, and Economic Integration of Somali, Sudanese, and Yemeni minorities In Jordan, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy...
MENA Green Voices Challenge A call for joint action and innovation to respond to climate change threats and opportunities
Youths are at the forefront of the climate movement that emerged in the 1980s and gained traction in 2019 with the global climate strike organized by Fridays for Future and Earth Strike. Despite the fact...
What after the meeting of secretaries of the Palestinian factions in El-Alamein?
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Education specialists during a meeting for “Nafe”: Educational systems need to be reviewed periodically to meet societal aspirations… And the curriculum is the only reference for the Tawjihi exam.
Every year, and despite the deluge of messages broadcast by the Ministry of Education to create a positive atmosphere for the students and their families and reassure them that the general secondary exams are “normal”...
Position Paper on the Cybercrime Law Issued by Al Nahda activists*
Introduction The Jordanian legislative system contains many laws related to technology, which aim to regulate its use and control the wrong practices that could be committed through information systems. One example of that is the...
UN Resident Coordinator meets with JONAF to discuss advancing Localization and Development in Jordan
UN Resident Coordinator Sheri Ritsema Anderson visited the Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD) and met with the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) steering committee. The meeting covered topics such as localization, the status...
A Statement by MARFA* on the Month Anniversary of Nael Merzouk’s Killing: Remaining Vigilant Against Structural Racism
On this solemn occasion of the one-month anniversary of the tragic killing of Nael Merzouk, a French 17-year-old boy of Algerian and Moroccan descent, by a police officer in France on June 27, 2023, the...
AL-Nahda Women Network discusses the legal impact of women’s freedom on society
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Youth review the Youth Participation Policy Lab 2022 Series outcomes and launch the Policy Labs Second Phase
Members of the Youth Civic and Political Participation Policy Lab gathered to review the outcomes of the Lab first series held in 2022 and to Launch the new phase of the Policy Lab´s sessions for 2023. ...
Empowering Each Other: Skills to Promote Women and Men’s Civil Participation in Public Life
“I found the skills and training tools we received, such as brainstorming, motivational games, and direct practical exercises, immensely valuable in gaining practical experience, particularly in designing awareness-raising community initiatives and motivating women and youth...
ARDD´s roundtable calls for enhancing the localization of UNSCR 1325 on women, peace and security
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in collaboration with the UN Women Jordan Country Office organized a roundtable meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Jordan. The meeting aimed to advance the localization...
Global Network on the Question of Palestine List of Members
In 2018, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) established its Question of Palestine Program (QoP) in response to the need for a platform, in the Arab region, to discuss aspects of the unresolved...
“Let’s sing, as the melody of life unfolds” – Children showcase their accomplishments and affirm their right to quality and inclusive education.
With graceful movements reminiscent of the true meaning of childhood, children presented 20 artistic, musical, and theatrical performances. These children, who completed six months of training in arts, theater, music, and English language, celebrated their...
The Jordanian Civil society and the government representatives participate in a follow up meeting to draft an action plan to implement the recommendations of the New Partnership Paradigm strategic workshop
The Jordanian civil society and government representatives convened in a follow-up meeting to create an action plan for implementing the recommendations from the strategic workshop “A New Partnership Paradigm: Renewed Trust and Functional Good Governance,”...
Netanyahu’s messages to everyone who cares about the Palestinian state
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Jenin: An Urgent Appeal For Protection
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the repeated aerial and ground assaults perpetrated by the Israeli occupation on Jenin refugee camp, the most recent beginning on 3 July 2023. Deliberate...
Farewell gathering to honor Tamar Tavartkiladze
ARDD organized a farewell meeting to honor Tamar Tavartkiladze, a highly regarded Programme Management Specialist at UN Women Jordan. The gathering brought together representatives from Women-Led CBOs, the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), and...
Malak.. self-confidence and a brighter future
The case of eight-year-old Malak (pseudonym), after she lost the tools and skills to communicate with those of her age, was aggravated by the violence she experienced at the hands of her mother, who beat...
World Refugee Day 2023 Statement
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of World Refugee Day. On this day, while remembering and honoring the strength of refugees around the world, we are also called upon a sober reflection. This anniversary requires us...
Work and self-reliance: TVET and opportunities for refugees in Jordan
according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, there are about 13,000 Yemenis, 5,270 Sudanese, and some 598 Somalis living in Jordan as registered refugees, who suffer from systemic vulnerabilities ranging from health,...
Five reasons not to deprioritize funding for UNRWA
For many years, UNRWA has been struggling with an ever more serious financial crisis, one resulting in part from a funding model that appears to represent a mismatch between what the UN General Assembly expects...
A New Partnership Paradigm: Renewed Trust and Functional Good Governance — strategic workshop organized by ARDD and JONAF
“The current reality of civil society and government cooperation is no longer effective, so will the state’s vessel be of any use, if not everyone is on its deck?” With these words, JONAF Steering Committee...
Ibn Rushd National Academy visits ARDD to get to know the local community
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The Ambassador of Norway visits ARDD and stresses the importance of JONAP to implement Security Council Resolution 1325 and the pivotal role of civil society in its implementation
On June 14, 2023, His Excellency Mr. Espen Lindbaek, the Ambassador of Norway in Jordan, visited ARDD premises to discuss the role of national civil society in Jordan, particularly in relation to the Women, Peace,...
VII Brussels Conference – Supporting the future of Syria and the region JONAF delegation – Jordan
On 14 and 15 June a JONAF delegation will attend the VII Brussels Conference – Supporting the future of Syria and the region- organized by the European Union. The conference is one of the most...
Issue No. 6/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Neo-conservative nationalism and the departure from the modern liberal idea
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Al Nahda Women Network commemorates the Naksa day with the women of Al Hussein camp in Amman
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Leadership Creation and Building in Jordan: The Way to Build and Position Leaders, by Marwa Abdelfattah
The Middle East region has been experiencing political, economic, and social instability for decades. The lack of effective leadership has significantly hindered progress and development. In Jordan, the situation is no different. The country’s economy...
ARDD celebrate the publication of “Messengers Under the Sound of Bullets” book by researcher Shehadeh
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Localization of Humanitarian Work in Jordan Cannot be Any more Critical than Now!
Increasing voices locally and globally over the past two decades have been calling for the need to change the power dynamics in our current development and humanitarian aid structures by adopting localization as part of...
The Arabs and the transformations of the international strategic equation
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ARDD and Vision Hope launch the National Alliance for the Future of Education in Jordan (NAFE)
To strengthen strategic cooperation between public and private educational institutions, media institutions, initiative creators, and people of interest in the development of the education sector in the Kingdom, and to advocate for these efforts and...
The Year 2022, the Start of Major International Transformations and the Reshaping of the World Order
2022 could be pinpointed as the year that started the current global transformation, after two rough years in which global activity stopped to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which ravaged the globe. Factories...
ِARDD Various events revive Palestinian hope and steadfastness on the anniversary of the Nakba
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75 years of ongoing Nakba 5: generations of resilience, 5 generations still longing to return
Today we remember the tragic events that crystallized Zionist practices of ethnic cleansing of the indigenous population of Palestine from their land and symbolized the beginning of an ongoing strategy of colonization, mass expulsion, oppression,...
Economists stress in the session of HEDF Forum the importance of promoting an effective fiscal policy to counter inflation
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Bath University Students Visit ARDD to Learn about Jordan’s Refugee Experience
Jordan’s unique perspective and experience with regard to observing forced displacement caused by regional and international crises and the intricate dynamics between local and international organizations in the humanitarian and development sector has attracted the...
Turkish Ambassador Explores ARDD’s Efforts and Fields of Cooperation
On Thursday 11th May 2023, the Turkish Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Erdem Ozan, visited the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) to learn more about its multifaceted work as an Arab civil society organization. During...
Nidaa’… One door closes to open another door of hope
In the capital city of Jordan, Amman, Nidaa, her husband Ali (fake name), and her two children were living in a modest but cozy family home. Like any marital relationship, their marriage was not without...
A call to stop the war in Sudan, by expert Magda Al-Senussi
We live days that are difficult to describe. Today, the homeland is disintegrating before our eyes, and we are unable to stop the war, which was not a choice of the real Sudanese people who...
Cooperation between ARDD and Radio Al-Balad.. Raising the voices of women and youth in the public space
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Business Sector as a Platform for Accelerating Social Development and Enabling Human Rights
The global economy is entering a period of significant changes due to a myriad of factors at play, which bring about both opportunities and challenges. Additionally, new innovations and technological discoveries are made every day,...
The Ongoing Nakba: 75 Years of ‘Containment’ and Palestinian Steadfastness
15 May 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Al-Nakba, the ‘catastrophe’ that saw the forced displacement and exile of three-quarters of the Palestinian people as the Zionist settler-colonial project culminated in the establishment of Israel....
Hunger for Freedom and Justice Never Dies: Honoring the Legacy of Khader Adnan
Today we mourn the tragic passing of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian revolutionary, the knight of the Palestinian prisoners’ movement who died after an 86-day hunger strike in protest of his unjust imprisonment – without charge...
On International Labor Day… Youth Unemployment in Jordan: Failed Strategies and deferred promises
Unemployment in Jordan has been expanding over the past 10 years, and its rate continued to grow in an unprecedented manner during the past two years. External factors, including the repercussions of the corona pandemic,...
The Arab national project and modern national construction experiences
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Debt and Imprisonment in Jordan
Unpaid debt in Jordan is widespread, affecting almost 2% of its population. Most recent estimates regarding people with unpaid debt in Jordan include 157,367 individuals who are wanted in civil debt cases and 30,669 individuals...
A position paper issued by Jordanian civil society organizations regarding the recent developments represented in restricting civil society spaces and changes in funding approval mechanisms
The Jordanian National NGOs Forum (JONAF) and the undersigned civil society organizations express their concern about what is happening recently with regard to the restrictions on the work of civil society organizations in Jordan, the...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter Issue No.1/2023 March 2023
The new Israeli coalition government, sworn in on 29 November 2022, has been clear in its intent to take the Zionist project to an unprecedented level through a range of far-reaching unilateral initiatives that have...
Roundtable by ARDD discusses the regional research: “The Future of the Justice Sector in the Arab Region after COVID: A Rights-Based Approach”.
Among the most important outcomes agreed upon by experts in the justice system was the need to “shift the justice sector from the private to the public, especially that strengthening public confidence in this sector...
ARDD stresses the importance of exchanging experiences and coordination between institutions
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Identifying and overcoming obstacles to the creation of MSMEs in Jordan
Whereas entrepreneurship is recognized by the government as an engine of economic growth, job creation and prosperity of its country, people and future, it remains recognized by relevant stakeholders, starting with entrepreneurs themselves, as a...
National Alliance for Combating Narcotics visits Authority Jordanian customs anti-smuggling
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Experts at ARDD discuss recent developments in Palestine, and call for Palestinian national unity
In light of the recent developments in the Palestinian Cause and their impact on the Arab region as a whole, and with the escalating extremism in the Israeli discourse, in light of the violent colonial...
Experts at ARDD discuss recent developments in Palestine, and call for Palestinian national unity
In light of the recent developments in the Palestinian Cause and their impact on the Arab region as a whole, and with the escalating extremism in the Israeli discourse, in light of the violent colonial...
A second Policy Lab by ARDD Experts agree on reprioritizing the Medical Liability Law
Amid the obstacles that accompanied the application of the Medical Liability Law No. 25 of 2018, the most important of which being the absence of a detailed guide to medical procedures, also known as a...
A second Policy Lab by ARDD Experts agree on reprioritizing the Medical Liability Law
Amid the obstacles that accompanied the application of the Medical Liability Law No. 25 of 2018, the most important of which being the absence of a detailed guide to medical procedures, also known as a...
The Norwegian ambassador and our partner the UN Women in Jordan visit JONAF member organizations in the south
The organizations of the members of the Jordan National NGOs Forume (JONAF) in the south hosted a delegation that included the Norwegian ambassador to the Kingdom, Espen Lindbäck, during an inspection tour organized by ARDD the...
A Statement by MARFA on the recent escalations against Sub- Saharan African migrants and refugees in Tunisia
We, members of the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) condemn the recent escalation of violence against migrants and refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa in Tunisia, and deeply regret the official statements that...
A Statement by MARFA on the recent escalations against Sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees in Tunisia
We, members of the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) condemn the recent escalation of violence against migrants and refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa in Tunisia, and deeply regret the official statements that...
The Norwegian ambassador and our partner the UN Women in Jordan visit JONAF member organizations in the south
The organizations of the members of the Jordan National NGOs Forume (JONAF) in the south hosted a delegation that included the Norwegian ambassador to the Kingdom, Espen Lindbäck, during an inspection tour organized by ARDD the...
The Danish ambassador visits the Design and Determine Business Incubator
ARDD hosted yesterday a Danish delegation headed by His Excellency Ambassador Kristoffer Vivike to learn more about the achievements and progress of Design and Determine Business Incubator Design & Determine Business Incubator (DDBI) represents a...
Psychological support sessions
Investing in the Future project – Training Manuals
In partnership with Vision Hope International e.V. (VHI) and through the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) launched the Investing in the...
Parental skills
Investing in the Future project – Training Manuals
In partnership with Vision Hope International e.V. (VHI) and through the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) launched the Investing in the...
Legal workshops
Investing in the Future project – Training Manuals
In partnership with Vision Hope International e.V. (VHI) and through the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) launched the Investing in...
Coordination Meeting Discusses the Role of Civil Society in Crisis Management and Response to Natural Disasters
For many years, and under various circumstances and crises, civil society organizations have acted as the “main pillar of support” for the role of the government, especially in times of emergency; due to their ability...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector First Edition
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Experts in a Webinar Organised by Jurists for Palestine Forum: The Israeli Occupation is Illegal, and the Awaited ICJ Advisory Opinion Shall Establish the International Responsibility to Dismantle it
Law for Palestine, in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), and as part of “Jurists for Palestine Forum” project, organized a webinar entitled “On the Table of the International Court of...
Putting commitments into action.. Earthquake response in Turkey and Northwest Syria
The twin earthquakes 7.7 and 7.5 magnitudes and their’ aftershocks that hit southern Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday 6th February has impacted over 23 million people. It is estimated that over 35,000 people have...
Putting commitments into action.. Earthquake response in Turkey and Northwest Syria
The twin earthquakes 7.7 and 7.5 magnitudes and their’ aftershocks that hit southern Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday 6th February has impacted over 23 million people. It is estimated that over 35,000 people have...
AL Nahda Women Network organize an introductory visit to the Al-Amal Association in Baqa’a
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Vulnerability to be Redefined with Both Governmental and Local Perspectives Policy Brief 9
The brief explores the understanding of the concept of vulnerability by local communities and by the Takaful program, run by the government of Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to build a better understanding...
Arab democracy and the crisis of political parties
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
The dangers of normalization with an entity that aims to fragment the Arab world
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
The dangers of normalization with an entity that aims to fragment the Arab world
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The dangers of normalization with an entity that aims to fragment the Arab world
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Statement by Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF), HIMAM, and The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF)
Our three coalitions, consisting of national and international non-governmental organizations, strive to improve cooperation among government, civil society organizations (CSOs), and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Comprising over 200 leading and active NGOs working in Jordan,...
Statement by Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF), HIMAM, and The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF)
Our three coalitions, consisting of national and international non-governmental organizations, strive to improve cooperation among government, civil society organizations (CSOs), and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Comprising over 200 leading and active NGOs working in Jordan,...
Goodwill Declaration – “Towards a Common Goal: Strengthening Equitable Economic Growth in Jordan”
The Kingdom of Jordan is a regional and international reference for its commitment to international law and sustainable development. The Kingdom has embraced this commitment through its economic and political modernization programs. While Jordan’s Economic...
JBA and ARDD honor businessmen and businesswomen in the Kingdom, and Sign a Memorandum of Goodwill: “Towards a Common Goal”
The Jordanian Businessmen Association and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with the Business and Professional Women Club, held a ceremony to honor a group of business leaders in the Kingdom,...
Naqsh (5): Al Nahda Women: Lending Programs and Entrepreneurship Between a Rock and a Hard Place”, By Dr. Menan Sidqi Hattab
For years, the idea of funding entrepreneurial projects has been pursued by local and international organizations and financing entities working in the field of economic empowerment, in order to provide support to start-ups and entrepreneurs...
A message of solidarity with the Syrian and Turkish people… with the call to the international community to provide assistance and stand by the victims
We express our solidarity with the Syrian and Turkish people following the devastating earthquake that struck the two countries at dawn today (Monday), causing hundreds of casualties and injuries. We call on the international community...
The conflict with the Zionist project reached a new phase
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Al Nahda Cultural Forum holds a workshop in the frame of “New Generation” on “Youth, Content Creators, and Public Life: Motivations, Challenges, and Alternatives”
Current data confirms that the Arab world in general, and Jordan in particular, need to embrace young people and the new generation, and involve them in decision-making through various tools that would contribute to their...
The Crisis of Arab Culture and the Absence of the “Phenomenon Book”
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
The ‘world is taking a dangerous path’ — a reflection on Davos
By Maria del Mar Logrono Narbona, Senior Adviser, ARDD The conveners at Davos have failed once again to acknowledge that the current paradigm cannot address the challenges facing the world. Held under the title “Cooperation...
Statement: The Global Network on the ‘Question of Palestine’ Sends an Urgent Open Letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Calling for a Fundamental Change in UN Strategy in to Face the New Israeli Government
In an open letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday 24th of January, members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine urge him to lead a radical change in vision and approach...
AL Hamoud: Access to justice includes economic and social rights and protection
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Panel discussion – Online | On the Table of the ICJ: The Legality/Illegality of Israeli Occupation and the Subsequent International Responsibility
Main information: Date: Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 Time: 18:00 – 19:30 Jerusalem time || 16:00 – 17:30 GMT Place: Online – link will be sent to registrants. Language: English and Arabic. Simultaneous interpretation provided. Registration is required: The webinar will be...
Purposes of Sharia and the New Islamic Narrative
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Green Jobs… Magic Formula for the Future of Sustainability
One of the participations in the Green Voices Challenge for young men and women in the Arab world By Ghadeer Taira, Yemen Today’s societies have no option but to acknowledge and show respect to the...
2022: A Year of Partnerships and Achievements on the Road to Renaissance
· Approximately 90 events and meetings across all the governorates of Jordan · Four national conferences, a regional conference, an international conference, and a forum for entrepreneurship and business · Over 20 reports, policy papers,...
ARDD receives a delegation of officials from the International Organization for Migration in Turkey
As part of an official visit to Jordan, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) received a delegation, including representatives of the Turkish government and officials from the International Organization for Migration in Turkey,...
Hind’s World… A green imprint in Yemen’s Taiz
2nd Prize Winner of the Arab Youth Green Voices Challenge By Abdul Malek Nemry, Yemen Everyone thought Hind’s passion for farming during her family’s displacement to a village was temporary. People believed she was merely...
The Arab intellectual: model, role and influence
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Naqsh (4): A year after the release of the Royal Committee’s report and its ten-year plan for political reform: Women’s participation and issues… Where are we headed?, By Dr. Menan Sidqi Hattab
Despite the plethora of meetings held after publishing the outputs of the report by the Royal Committee to Modernize the Political System, which included 92 members from across the spectrum, and which came out with...
“Towards the Future” exhibition Presents 15 youth projects at the Entrepreneurship and Business Forum
Each has an idea for impactful projects to develop within their communities. Once the group began introducing their ideas, it became clear that our youth is mature and capable of working and planning for the...
Its time of truth in Palestine now.. so what we will do?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
The national project and the idea of citizenship
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
ARDD organizes regional discussion session Integrated Arab institutions needed to combat the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Arab world
The year 2020 ended, but numerous crises still dominate the Arab world; most prominent: the ethics crisis, a profound identity crisis, and many social, political, and economic crises, according to Professor Zaid Eyadat, chairman of...
ARDD holds a participatory session aimed at strengthening JONAF capabilities in responding to COVID-19
Representatives of 25 local civil society organizations within the Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) participated in the session titled “Strengthening the Capabilities of JONAF members response to COVID-19,” which was held by The Arab Renaissance for...
The Arab renaissance project and the interpretive issue
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
The Arab world’s urgent need for a new social contract
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Al-Nahda Center’s Policies Lab… Experts Stress the Importance of Implementing the Recommendations for the Medical Liability Law
The Medical Liability Law for 2018 is under scrutiny amidst discussions about its role in meeting the needs of patients and medical staff by protecting patients’ rights and ensuring practitioners are treated fairly. Such balance...
The Arabic language and global prospects, by Prince Hassan bin Talal:
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ARDD launches ‘Ashreqi’ sessions to raise legal awareness among women and facilitate their access to decent employment
Two hundred girls and women, from different governorates, are participating in awareness-raising and enablement workshops as part of the Ishraqah Project, which seeks to facilitate their access to employment opportunities in a safe work environment...
Reflections on the concept of “nationalism of the Question of Palestinian”
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Reflections on the concept of “nationalism of the Question of Palestinian”
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Reflections on the concept of “nationalism of the Question of Palestinian”
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Educational crash course: “The Peculiarity of Palestinian Refugees’ Status in International Refugee Regime” On Thursday and Friday, 14 and 15 January 2021
We must know where we stand to move forward As part of its theme The Question of Palestine The Nahda Thought Center for Research, in collaboration with The Centre for Refugee Rights (AIDOUN) Lebanon,...
Statement in Support of Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967
This past week saw a concerted attack on Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, regarding a social media post made in 2014. These...
The Arab Revival and Social Justice Project
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
ARDD Organizes a Roundtable Discussion Titled “Continental Encampment: Genealogies of Humanitarian Containment in the Middle East and Europe’
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized a roundtable discussion on Tuesday 13th of December on the continental encampment and humanitarian containment policies implemented globally and regionally. The webinar was moderated by Al...
JONAF presents the Al-Nahda Award for localization of humanitarian action 2022, to Baptiste Hancorat, JIF’s coordinator
As part of Human Rights Day activities whose motto is “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All” and in acknowledgement of his efforts in localizing the humanitarian action in Jordan and advocating for local actors and...
The Arab renaissance project and rebuilding the idea of unity
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
ARDD holds international conference on political options in the ‘Question of Palestine’
As part of its Question of Palestine Program (QPP), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held an international conference titled “Rethinking the Question of Palestine: Policy Options in an Age of Transition” on...
A Localization Approach to Vulnerability Assessment: Creating a Common Understanding of Vulnerability
This report sheds light on the local perspective on vulnerability. It is part of a series of studies that look into the localization of various gender-related issues. The report points to the mechanisms adopted by...
A Localization Approach to Vulnerability Assessment: Creating a Common Understanding of Vulnerability
This report sheds light on the local perspective on vulnerability. It is part of a series of studies that look into the localization of various gender-related issues. The report points to the mechanisms adopted by...
“Design and Determine” Partners Discuss Promoting Collaboration in Cookery and Hospitality
Aiming at uniting efforts and strengthening the creation of opportunities for learning, networking, and participatory work, partners met at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts on July 7th, 2022. The meeting was facilitated by the...
Palestine and Arab nationalism shine in the Qatar World Cup
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Panel discussion – Online | Delimiting Maritime Borders in the East Mediterranean: The Case of Palestine – Israel and Lebanon – Israel
Delimiting Maritime Borders in the East Mediterranean: The Case of Palestine – Israel and Lebanon – Israel Jurists for Palestine Forum – Season 2 Panel discussion 7 and 8 – Online December 8 & 19, 2022...
Panel discussion – Online | Delimiting Maritime Borders in the East Mediterranean: The Case of Palestine – Israel and Lebanon – Israel
Delimiting Maritime Borders in the East Mediterranean: The Case of Palestine – Israel and Lebanon – Israel Jurists for Palestine Forum – Season 2 Panel discussion 7 and 8 – Online December 8 & 19, 2022...
Beyond ‘ink on paper’ The right to social protection of persons with disabilities in Jordan
This paper aims to analyze and critically examine the topic of inclusive social protection, delving into the policies and laws concerning persons with disabilities that are already in place in Jordan, as well as identifying...
The Arab state between individual achievement and collective failure
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Security experts stress the need for aftercare for inmates to protect societal peace
Comparably to other Arab countries, overcrowding of prisons is not a new phenomenon. However, this issue is worsening as per the stats of the Public Security Directorate. The number of residents in rehabilitation and correction...
ARDD meeting discusses strengthening joint action for Jordan and Palestine
In a bid to establish a platform for continuous dialogue and information exchange on issues of interest for Jordan and Palestine, coordinate initiatives working on a joint agenda serving the political and economic interests of...
The Arab regional system and the Palestinian cause
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Arab Thought and the Concept of the Intellectual: Context and Transformation
Arab Thought and the Concept of the Intellectual: Context and Transformation
Arab Thought and the Concept of the Intellectual: Context and Transformation
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member Arab Thought and the Concept of the Intellectual: Context and Transformation
On the occasion of World Children’s Day, conference discusses opportunities to promote and develop inclusive education
Jordan has just stepped into its second centenary, and despite the various measures taken by the government to reform the education sector, numerous challenges face the development and promotion of a comprehensive and safe formal...
‘Arab Youth Green Voices’ Third Policy Lab Tackles Climate Disinformation in the MENA region
The ‘Arab Youth Green Voices’ challenge held on Monday 7th of November its third and final policy lab on the topic of climate disinformation in the MENA region. The policy lab, which was attended by...
Did the Algerian summit succeed in bringing Arabs together?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Experts discuss new justice sector strategy in Jordan for the years 2022-2026
On August 23, 2022, the Judicial Council and the Ministry of Justice launched the justice sector strategy for the years 2022-2026, which is based on five main pillars: developing legal procedures, improving the judicial and law...
Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
Within the context of this health crisis, ARDD has mobilized to utilize existing resources, expand resources, and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities in order to prevent the further exacerbation of inequality. It is important...
ARDD organizes a webinar on lessons learned in protecting migrant workers and refugees using a bottom-up approach and the way forward
ARDD, in cooperation with Heinrich-Boll Stiftung foundation (HBS) Palestine and Jordan, held a webinar on November 9, 2022, discussing “lessons learned and the way forward” in the efforts to protect migrant workers and refugees in...
Algeria summit and the Palestinian cause, by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
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Algeria summit and the Palestinian cause, by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Reframing migrant workers and refugee policies: advocating for rights through the HAQUNA approach
This report builds on four discussion sessions with the Migrant Workers Committee (MWC) led by ARDD within the framework of the Advancing Haquna project. The policy memos combine the central contribution of MWC members together...
Concluding the Green Voices Project sessions and announcing the names of the challenge winners
The sessions of the “Green Voices” project, held by the Arab Renaissance Organization for Democracy and Development (ARD), in partnership with RNW Media, and funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands, were concluded, with the...
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine and international experts: Legal Forum for Palestine discusses international change needed to decolonize and realize self-determination
Law for Palestine, in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), organized a panel discussion entitled “Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right of Palestinians to Self-Determination: An Exceptional...
The Youth Participation Policies Lab examines the concept of human development and human capital and their relationship to productivity and economic development
AMMAN – If human capital were not the “cornerstone” for the progress of any society, we would not have seen many experiences of countries that have advanced scientifically, productively and creatively, after relying mainly on...
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine Exceeds 100 Members
Given the centrality of the Question of Palestine to the renaissance of the Arab world and considering alarming developments related to the question of Jerusalem and Palestinian refugees, in 2018 ARDD launched its Question of...
Arabs and the experiences of transitional justice
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
2022 election results: A further entrenchment of Israeli apartheid, by Lex Takkenberg
With most of the votes in Israel’s latest elections counted, long-term former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to return to power. According to the latest results, Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc maintains a 65-seat lead in...
Panel discussion – Online | “UN Special Rapporteur’s Milestone Report on Palestine: Resuming Rights-Based Discourse”
Jurists for Palestine Forum, one of Law for Palestine’s projects and the widest international network for legal professionals interested in the Question of Palestine, and in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),...
Thoughts on the Arab Summits on the Occasion of the upcoming summit in Algiers by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Youth Second Policy Lab Discusses Climate Activism in the MENA Region ahead of COP27
Fourteen youths shortlisted for the Arab youth “Green Voices” challenge participated in the second policy lab discussing “Climate Activism in the MENA Region”. Held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership...
The Arabs and the Model of Political Transition in Eastern Europe
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
ARDD explores Strategic Development of Business and Human Rights Framework in Jordan
Working on human rights legislation pertaining to the private sector is essential to protect individuals and communities from injustices or damage caused by businesses. Jordan is among the first Arab countries to sign the International...
“General results and conclusions” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
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The “Dream from the Floor to the Wall” initiative… Harnessing art and creativity to convey the voices of youth
The “Dream from the Floor to the Wall” initiative aims at challenging the obstacles facing youth’s participation in public life in Jordan and deterring their ability to realize change. The initiative was launched on...
ARDD holds the ‘Role of media in climate change mitigation policy lab for Young Arab Climate Advocates ahead of their participation in COP27 side event
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with RNW Media, held ‘The role of media in climate change mitigation policy lab on Monday, October 17th, within the framework of the Arab Youth...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector issues recommendations after the enactment of the Child Rights Law
Since its adoption last April, the Child’s Rights Law has elicited tremendous controversy and discussions. The bill was passed by the Senate and entered into effect 90 days after its promulgation. Proponents of the law...
The Arabs and the political transition model in Portugal
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 63 (38/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 63 (38/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
“Neutralize political differences” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
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ARDD and Law for Palestine Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation
Yesterday, October 10, 2022, Samar Muhareb, Chief Executive of Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), and Ihsan Adel, Executive Director of Law for Palestine (L4P), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to consolidate and...
The Arabs and the experience of the political transition in Spain
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 62 (37/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 62 (37/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
“Institution building” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
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Labor rights for refugees and migrant workers: how to make them a living reality? – Policy Memo 2
In light of migrant workers’ and refugees’ legal and economic vulnerabilities, the proper understanding of the applicable legal framework and rights is key to guaranteeing that they may enjoy dignified employment and living conditions. It...
Legal aid for migrants and refugees: Continuous efforts, better protection? -Policy Memo 1
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable groups of any society, ensuring that they have access to legal aid is critical to guaranteeing that they lead a dignified life and...
Rights without services? Facilitating access to education and healthcare for refugees and migrant workers MEMO 3
Migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable to the same challenges when trying to access basic services — in particular education and health — in the host/receiving country. Understanding the obstacles they face and strategies to...
What do durable solutions mean and what are their implications for migrant workers and refugees in the Arab world? MEMO 4/4
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees face similar challenges (e.g., crossing borders, facing discrimination in the receiving/host country, experiencing exclusion and limited enjoyment of rights, and the threat of detention and...
What do durable solutions mean and what are their implications for migrant workers and refugees in the Arab world? MEMO 4/4
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees face similar challenges (e.g., crossing borders, facing discrimination in the receiving/host country, experiencing exclusion and limited enjoyment of rights, and the threat of detention and...
Rights without services? Facilitating access to education and healthcare for refugees and migrant workers MEMO 3
Migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable to the same challenges when trying to access basic services — in particular education and health — in the host/receiving country. Understanding the obstacles they face and strategies to...
Legal aid for migrants and refugees: Continuous efforts, better protection? -Policy Memo 1
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable groups of any society, ensuring that they have access to legal aid is critical to guaranteeing that they lead a dignified life and...
Labor rights for refugees and migrant workers: how to make them a living reality? – Policy Memo 2
In light of migrant workers’ and refugees’ legal and economic vulnerabilities, the proper understanding of the applicable legal framework and rights is key to guaranteeing that they may enjoy dignified employment and living conditions. It...
In the presence of HRH Prince Hassan, MARFA holds its first regional conference “Refugees and migrants in and from the Arab region: The long shade of discrimination”
The Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA), of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), and Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights, with the support of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung – Palestine and...
Issue No. 61 (36/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Ramon Airport Controversy Policy Brief
Apparently for economic reasons and to demonstrate goodwill vis-à-vis the Palestinians at the time of US President Biden’s visit to the region in July of this year, Israel recently announced that it would allow Palestinians...
Issue No. 61 (36/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
“Security dilemma” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
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“Security dilemma” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
ARDD and Jordan River Foundation Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Provide Legal Assistance
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From fear to serenity… the manifestation of a lawyer’s humanity
Sensitivity and a sense of responsibility toward people and their problems helped lawyer Ahmad Abu Atiah save a Syrian refugee and his family from the vicious cycle of worry and fear for their children’s future...
Issue No. 60 (35/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 60 (35/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) calls on the International Community to Put a Stop to the Escalation of Israeli Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society
Last month saw an escalation of attacks by the Israeli occupying forces on human rights defenders in Palestine. After outlawing seven leading Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations, on 18 August 2022, Israeli occupying...
(integrative approach) Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Panel discussion – Online | Palestinian Quest for Accountability: What Myanmar and Syria Could tell Us!
Jurists for Palestine Forum, one of Law for Palestine’s projects and the widest international network for legal professionals interested in the Question of Palestine, and in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),...
Ahead of its regional conference at the end of this month, MARFA Issues a Statement on the Reality of Discrimination against Migrants and Refugees in and from the Arab World
News about attacks targeting migrants and refugees from or in the Arab region is almost continuous. In addition to reports indicating discriminatory practices against people fleeing Ukraine, specifically people of color, we have received several...
The Arabs and the European Integration Experience, By Seyid Wild Abah
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Al-Nahda Women’s Network honors Salma Al Nims and looks at her experience as the JNCW Secretary General
Eight years of achievements and giving were not challenge-free for Dr Salma Al Nims, who is ending a chapter of her career as the Secretary General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW). Her...
Issue No. 59 (34/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Possible Option: Is the Arab Renaissance a Dream of the Past or a Project for the Future?
Many Arab youth are expressing their lack of faith in the possibility of achieving the dream of the Arab Renaissance. In light of this vague reality, the book poses a fundamental question: Is the Arab...
Issue No. 59 (34/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
“Regional context” Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
“Design and Determine” Partners Discuss Promoting Collaboration in Cookery and Hospitality
Aiming at uniting efforts and strengthening the creation of opportunities for learning, networking, and participatory work, partners met at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts on July 7th, 2022. The meeting was facilitated by the...
Al Masri: Successful Entrepreneurs Shoulder the Responsibility Towards Their Community and Retain Patience
His attention to detail and close following of local and international entrepreneurship allowed him to recreate the Walt Disney works with a focus on Arab youth and children. Ahmad Al Masri produces 2-D and 3-D...
Reframing migrant workers and refugee policies: advocating for rights through the HAQUNA approach
This report builds on four discussion sessions with the Migrant Workers Committee (MWC) led by ARDD within the framework of the Advancing Haquna project. The policy memos combine the central contribution of MWC members together...
Al Masri: Successful Entrepreneurs Shoulder the Responsibility Towards Their Community and Retain Patience
His attention to detail and close following of local and international entrepreneurship allowed him to recreate the Walt Disney works with a focus on Arab youth and children. Ahmad Al Masri produces 2-D and 3-D...
Al-Shatibi and Ibn Khaldun: Two references for reform thinkers
Ali Omlil ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 58 (33/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 58 (33/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Roundtable Discussing Unemployment and Reiterates the Importance of Participatory and Innovative Approach to Designing and Implementing Employment Strategies
It is no longer a secret that the Kingdom is living its worst nightmare; increased unemployment rates alongside weak economic growth and their social implications. Despite the political will manifested in the constitution since 1952...
Why did the integration attempts succeeded in Europe and fail in the Arab world? international context
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Saoudi to the Design and Determine Entrepreneurs: “A Successful Entrepreneur Rise from the Ashes”
“You will stumble and lose a lot along the way, but this is how entrepreneurship works. Never give up and eventually, your success will overshadow your losses. Remember, a successful entrepreneur rises from the ashes.”...
Saoudi to the Design and Determine Entrepreneurs: “A Successful Entrepreneur Rise from the Ashes”
“You will stumble and lose a lot along the way, but this is how entrepreneurship works. Never give up and eventually, your success will overshadow your losses. Remember, a successful entrepreneur rises from the ashes.”...
” A Dream from Earth to Walls” initiative… Harnessing art and creativity to convey the voices of youth
A Dream from Earth to Walls” initiative aims at challenging the obstacles facing youth’s participation in public life in Jordan and deterring their ability to realize change. The initiative was launched on Saturday 03...
” A Dream from Earth to Walls” initiative… Harnessing art and creativity to convey the voices of youth
“A Dream from Earth to Walls” initiative aims at challenging the obstacles facing youth’s participation in public life in Jordan and deterring their ability to realize change. The initiative was launched on Saturday 03...
Arab Youth Green Voices Challenge – extended deadline
The application deadline was extended Climate change is affecting our health, economy, food supply, safety, and the environment we live in. Yet the young and future generations are rarely involved in the climate change debate...
Why the integration attempts succeeded in Europe and fail in the Arab world? historical context
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
To Believe Wholeheartedly
His strong belief in the value of his legal work and desire to ensure justice are the reason the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) team member, Samer Hamameh spent his nights sleepless working...
Issue No. 57 (32/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
To Believe Wholeheartedly
His strong belief in the value of his legal work and desire to ensure justice are the reason the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) team member, Samer Hamameh spent his nights sleepless working...
Issue No. 57 (32/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
We Shall Not Lose Our Humanity!
A lawyer must compartmentalize. No matter how difficult it may be, lawyers need to separate between legal services and feelings when dealing with vulnerable families and their issues. However, sometimes one cannot help but get...
We Shall Not Lose Our Humanity!
A lawyer must compartmentalize. No matter how difficult it may be, lawyers need to separate between legal services and feelings when dealing with vulnerable families and their issues. However, sometimes one cannot help but get...
Issue No. 56 (31/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 56 (31/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Why did integration attempts in Europe succeed and fail in the Arab world?
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Lonesomeness… Until Benevolence Prevails
Sometimes, an unexpected incident changes the course of one’s life, which is exactly what unexpectedly happened with lawyer Fatm Amara when her world was turned upside down. On a cold winter night in 2015, Amara...
Issue No. 55 (30/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Lonesomeness… Until Benevolence Prevails
Sometimes, an unexpected incident changes the course of one’s life, which is exactly what unexpectedly happened with lawyer Fatm Amara when her world was turned upside down. On a cold winter night in 2015, Amara...
Issue No. 55 (30/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
It Takes a Village: JONAF Statement on World Humanitarian Day 2022
19 August 2022 marks the 19th anniversary of the bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five...
National Alliance for Combating Narcotics praises the recent security campaigns and calls for concerted efforts
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About the problematic relationship between democracy and Arab unity
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
Panel discussion – Online | Anti-Palestinian Racism: Motives, Manifestations and Solutions
Jurists for Palestine Forum, one of Law for Palestine’s projects and the widest international network for legal professionals interested in the Question of Palestine, and in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),...
Al-Nahda Women’s Network Holds a dialogue session on the participation of women and youth in political parties
Five decades of political participation for women in Jordan failed at reflecting women and their social, educational, and economic achievements. Women are yet to be represented in governments, elected councils, unions, and political parties. The...
Al-Nahda Women’s Network Holds a dialogue session on the participation of women and youth in political parties
Five decades of political participation for women in Jordan failed at reflecting women and their social, educational, and economic achievements. Women are yet to be represented in governments, elected councils, unions, and political parties. The...
Issue No. 54 (29/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 54 (29/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Institutions and experts are examining the plan to modernize the public sector in education!
Last week, Jordan announced a plan to develop the public sector that includes shutting down ministries and merging others. Themes to be urgently prioritised were defined as follows: governmental services and procedures, digitalization, structures, policy...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector discusses the role of regulatory legislation and social protection networks in enhancing family cohesion
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Kingdom and the associated series of precautionary procedures, talks have been on the rise about the importance of investing in social protection policies for individuals and families, specifically...
The conflict of identities and the dialectic of unity and renaissance in the Arab world
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
The Arabs and the Italian Renaissance Experience
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
The Arab Revival Project and the Democratic Question
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Continuous war crimes against the Palestinian people… require a legitimate and informed media strategy
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Joint press release on the current proposals for the modernization of the public sector and the proposed plans to abolish the Ministry of Labor Issued by a group of civil society organizations
The organizations signing this joint statement express our utmost disapproval of the recently announced proposal by the Public Sector Development Committee to merge some of the existing ministries and abolish the Ministry of Labor, transferring...
The Value of the Intellectual by Dr. Ali Oumlil, the Marrocan Thinker and ARDD board of trustees´ member
Ali Omlil ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 53 (28/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Is the “country” state an obstacle in the way of Arab unity? by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
The Arab Renaissance Project and the Question of Secularism
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 52 (27/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 52 (27/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Farewell Party for Ziad Sheikh in Appreciation of His Pioneering Efforts in Jordan
In appreciation of his efforts in supporting the Jordanian government, civil society, and the National Women Machinery in the efficient implementation of the national vision for gender equality and women’s empowerment, and Under the Patronage...
The Arab Renaissance Project and the Question of Liberalism
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Arab Youth Green Voices Challenge
The application deadline was extended Climate change is affecting our health, economy, food supply, safety, and the environment we live in. Yet the young and future generations are rarely involved in the climate change debate...
Issue No. 51 (26/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 51 (26/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Jerusalem Conquest: Columbus’ purpose behind discovering America by Dr. Ali Oumlil, the Marrocan Thinker and ARDD board of trustees´ member
Ali Omlil ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Is Arab Nationalism Hostile to Islam? by Dr. Hassan Nafaa, Egyptian Thinker and ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member
The Arab Renaissance and the Question of Modernization by Dr. Seyid Ould Abah, the Mauritanian Thinker and ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
The National Controversy in the Arab Renaissance Project by the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa, ARDD board of trustees member,
When the first interaction between the East and West took place in the 18th century during Napoleon Bonaparte’s French campaign targeting Egypt and then, Syria, the “Arab World” did not exist as we now know...
The National Controversy in the Arab Renaissance Project by the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa, ARDD board of trustees member,
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member When the first interaction between the East and West took place in the 18th century during Napoleon Bonaparte’s French campaign targeting Egypt and then, Syria, the “Arab World”...
Biden’s Upcoming Visit to the Middle East: A Recipe for Violence, Not Peace A Statement by the Global Network on the Question of Palestine
US President, Joe Biden, is scheduled to visit Israel, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia between 13-16 July 2022. The main headlines about the trip focus on a deal to bring down gas prices. However, reportedly central...
The Arab Renaissance and the Enlightment Question
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member
Issue No. 50 (25/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 50 (25/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Democracy and Mediation by ARDD Board of Trustees, Moroccan Thinker Prof. Ali Oumlil, PhD.
A chronic issue haunts democracy: the issue of its definition. From democracy’s original definition, understood as the rule of the people, arise the following questions: Who are ‘the people’, and how can they come to...
The Arab Nahḍa: Concept & Nuance by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
The Arabic nahḍa (English: rise; often meaning renaissance) carries many meanings. Among them, as Arabic lexicons reveal, is a rise following a decline: A renewal and a revival in the wake of atrophy and stagnation. In this sense,...
The Arab Nahḍa: Concept & Nuance by ARDD board of trustees member, the Egyptian thinker Dr. Hassan Nafaa
Hassan Nafaa ARDD board of trustees member The Arabic nahḍa (English: rise; often meaning renaissance) carries many meanings. Among them, as Arabic lexicons reveal, is a rise following a decline: A renewal and a revival in the wake...
Democracy and Mediation by ARDD Board of Trustees, Moroccan Thinker Prof. Ali Oumlil, PhD.
Ali Omlil ARDD Board of Trustees Member A chronic issue haunts democracy: the issue of its definition. From democracy’s original definition, understood as the rule of the people, arise the following questions: Who are ‘the...
The Arab Nahḍa: Concept & Nuance
The Arabic nahḍa (English: rise; often meaning renaissance) carries many meanings. Among them, as Arabic lexicons reveal, is a rise following a decline: A renewal and a revival in the wake of atrophy and stagnation. In this sense,...
Resuming the Arab Renaissance Project: Problems of Establishment By Abdullah al-Sayyed Walad Abah, PhD
In the hope of resuming the stalled project for an Arab Renaissance, we must ask at the outset: What do we mean by renaissance? Given the association of this term with several rarely differentiated concepts,...
Resuming the Arab Renaissance Project: Problems of Establishment By Abdullah al-Sayyed Walad Abah, PhD
Seyid Wild Abah ARDD Board of Trustees Member In the hope of resuming the stalled project for an Arab Renaissance, we must ask at the outset: What do we mean by renaissance? Given the association...
Issue No. 49 (24/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 49 (24/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Implementation of Women, Peace, and Security Resolutions in the Context of the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy and CT/PVE Responses Talking Points by ARDDs Director Samar Muhareb
In 2006, the United Nations (UN) released its Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (UN GCTS), which addresses the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, provides measures to build states’ capacities to prevent and combat terrorism and...
Issue No. 48 (23/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 48 (23/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Entrepreneur Shares Experience with Entrepreneurial Projects Owners Incubated by Maqha AlNahda
“The first step in entrepreneurship is defining and scrutinizing an issue to be able to provide a solution. It is essential to focus on the diversity of expertise among workers in any project.” These were...
Entrepreneur Shares Experience with Entrepreneurial Projects Owners Incubated by Maqha AlNahda
“The first step in entrepreneurship is defining and scrutinizing an issue to be able to provide a solution. It is essential to focus on the diversity of expertise among workers in any project.” These were...
Issue No. 47 (22/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 47 (22/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Intersectionality between gender and vulnerability Policy Brief 10
The brief explores how gender and intersectionality were taken into account in the Takaful program that gave access to National Aid Fund during the pandemic. It builds on the local communities’ understanding of vulnerability and...
Coordination to Enhance Services for Vulnerable Groups Policy Brief 8
The brief explores the local communities’ understanding of the procedures enabling access to cash assistance provided by the government of Jordan during COVID-19 and makes recommendations that aim to improve access to aid programs during...
Vulnerability to be Redefined with Both Governmental and Local Perspectives Policy Brief 9
The brief explores the understanding of the concept of vulnerability by local communities and by the Takaful program, run by the government of Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to build a better understanding...
Coordination to Enhance Services for Vulnerable Groups Policy Brief 8
The brief explores the local communities’ understanding of the procedures enabling access to cash assistance provided by the government of Jordan during COVID-19 and makes recommendations that aim to improve access to aid programs during...
Intersectionality between gender and vulnerability Policy Brief 10
The brief explores how gender and intersectionality were taken into account in the Takaful program that gave access to National Aid Fund during the pandemic. It builds on the local communities’ understanding of vulnerability and...
Child Labor Task Force launches nationwide activities on World Day Against Child Labor 2022
Sunday, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Labor, Farouk Hadidi, on behalf of the Minister of Labor Nayef Stetieh, launched a series of national activities on occasion of the World Day Against Child Labor 2022...
National Alliance for Combating Narcotics Organizes a visit to northen borders to view border guards efforts to combat drugs
For over 10 years now, Jordan has faced great challenges on its northern border, which have been threatening its security and stability, and draining its resources. The ongoing crisis and the repercussions of regional wars...
UNRWA’s financial crisis – between the financial and political dimensions
“With great appreciation, we followed the official Jordanian and regional position, which refused to merely talk about mandating the provision of services provided by the UNRWA to other UN agencies, but noted that there is...
Issue No. 46 (21/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 46 (21/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Symposium tackles ‘Youth, Independence and Renaissance’ and launches the Youth Participation Policy Labs
ARDD, in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies, held a symposium titled “Youth, Independence and Renaissance” on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah School of International Studies. The symposium consisted...
Symposium tackles ‘Youth, Independence and Renaissance’ and launches the Youth Participation Policy Labs
ARDD, in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies, held a symposium titled “Youth, Independence and Renaissance” on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah School of International Studies. The symposium consisted...
Symposium tackles ‘Youth, Independence and Renaissance’ and launches the Youth Participation Policy Labs
ARDD, in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies, held a symposium titled “Youth, Independence and Renaissance” on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah School of International Studies. The symposium consisted...
ARDD holds meeting on advancing the localization of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
A roundtable on “Gender Justice and UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security” was held on Monday, 30 May 2022, by ARDD, under the patronage of H.E. Ms. Wafa’a Bani Mustafa, Minister of State for...
Issue No. 45 (20/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 45 (20/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 44 (19/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 44 (19/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 43 (18/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Al Nahda Youth discuss employing creativity and entrepreneurship to amplify their voices
Could youth utilize creativity and entrepreneurship to express themselves via writing, theater, and painting? Are there any creative and entrepreneurial institutions that could help them voice their concerns? Is it on them to create such...
Al Nahda Youth discuss employing creativity and entrepreneurship to amplify their voices
Could youth utilize creativity and entrepreneurship to express themselves via writing, theater, and painting? Are there any creative and entrepreneurial institutions that could help them voice their concerns? Is it on them to create such...
74 Years on the Nakba Reflections on Apartheid and the Ongoing Nakba #NoMoreNakbas
This month marks the 74th anniversary of the Nakba, the catastrophe that befell the Palestinians with the Zionist colonization of their homeland culminating in the establishment of the State of Israel in large parts of...
Issue No. 42 (17/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
ARDD Hosts the UNSR on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem’s visit to Jordan
During UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem’s first visit to Jordan in years, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized a series of events and meetings as part...
Maqha AlNahda Incubator: Social Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses Call for Application
As part Design and Determine project, an initiative of Maqha Al Nahda, the pioneer project launched in 2019, as a model of partnership between the private sector and civil society and to initiate incubation opportunities,...
Maqha AlNahda Incubator: Social Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses Call for Application
As part Design and Determine project, an initiative of Maqha Al Nahda, the pioneer project launched in 2019, as a model of partnership between the private sector and civil society and to initiate incubation opportunities,...
The Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World statement on another tragic loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea: An occasion for reflection and call for action
On April 24, 2022, a boat carrying about 60 people attempting to reach Europe, capsized off the Lebanese coast, near Tripoli. Six died, and some 50 were rescued. While we mourn the loss of more...
Issue No. 41 (16/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 40 (15/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Localizing Research on Domestic Violence
Given the importance of nurturing the role and capabilities of local civil society institutions, especially those run by women leaders, in monitoring and analyzing the reality of their communities and the environment regulating their work,...
Enhancing Access to Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence: Building Trust in National and Local Services Providers Policy Brief 5
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence, with a focus on identifying the local perceptions towards the roles and mechanisms of the Family Protection Department and Local Civil Society actors. The brief provides...
Economic empowerment and mitigating domestic violence risks Policy Brief 6
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence through building local research capacity, with a focus on mitigating domestic violence risks. The brief offers policy recommendations guided by insights from various actors from the...
Building a Women´s Local Network for Empowerment and Solidarity Policy Brief 7
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence through building local research capacity, with a focus on overcoming the barriers impending women to report cases of domestic violence. The brief offers policy recommendations guided...
Building a Women´s Local Network for Empowerment and Solidarity Policy Brief 7
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence through building local research capacity, with a focus on overcoming the barriers impending women to report cases of domestic violence. The brief offers policy recommendations guided...
Economic empowerment and mitigating domestic violence risks Policy Brief 6
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence through building local research capacity, with a focus on mitigating domestic violence risks. The brief offers policy recommendations guided by insights from various actors from the...
Enhancing Access to Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence: Building Trust in National and Local Services Providers Policy Brief 5
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence, with a focus on identifying the local perceptions towards the roles and mechanisms of the Family Protection Department and Local Civil Society actors. The brief provides...
Localizing Research on Domestic Violence
Given the importance of nurturing the role and capabilities of local civil society institutions, especially those run by women leaders, in monitoring and analyzing the reality of their communities and the environment regulating their work,...
Issue No. 39 (14/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Jurists for Palestine Forum discussed the meaning and definition of Antisemitism: between fighting discrimination and silencing critiques
Law for Palestine in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) as part of its Question of Palestine program organized as part of the of “Jurists for Palestine Forum” monthly webinars, a...
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal speech at the Jordan National Forum for Inclusive Social Protection 15th March 2022
Dear Friends, Please accept my sincere congratulations on the first annual meeting of the Jordan National Forum for Inclusive Social Protection. There is, as you underline in the meeting Concept Note, a need for “steadfast...
The Quality of Health Services and Medical Liability: A Comparative Study of Jordanian and Palestinian Legal Frameworks Public Health and Law in Jordan Series No. 1
within public life, the medical sector is one of the most vital and sensitive sectors due to its direct dealing with individuals’ lives and mental and physical safety, which makes the issue of responsibility within...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter third Edition
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter third Edition
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter third Edition
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter third Edition
Issue No. 38 (13/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 37 (12/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector discusses a paper on the quality of health services and medical liability in Jordan and Palestine
ARDD’s soon to be launched paper entitled “The Quality of Health Services and Medical Liability: A Comparative Study between the Jordanian and Palestinian Legal System” concluded that the issue of medical liability still faces many...
Panel discussion – Online | The Antisemitism Label: Between Fighting Discrimination and Silencing Critical Voices
Jurists for Palestine Forum, one of Law for Palestine’s projects and the widest international network for legal professionals interested in the Question of Palestine, and in partnership with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development...
Issue No. 36 (11/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 35 (10/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Marking Women’s International Day, ARDD holds a dialogue session on women’s leadership role in facing climate change challenges
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Renaissance (ARDD), to mark the International Women’s Day, organized a dialogue under the theme “She is the earth, she is the green future”, highlighting women’s leadership role in addressing...
Dialogue of Generations series held in Zarqa ‘We do not want to migrate or abandon our language. We just want them to hear our Arabic-speaking voices and pain’
Zarqa city is the industrial capital of Jordan and Zarqa governorate is the third largest in the kingdom. But the fact that it hosts the most important factories and companies in the country does not...
Issue No. 34 (9/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
ARDD launches ‘She is the Earth; she is the Green Future’ motto on International Women’s Day to celebrate women’s leadership role in addressing climate challenges
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, marked on March 8, every year, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) came up with the motto “She is the Earth; she is the Green...
Maqha AlNahda Incubates 15 pioneering projects
The Maqha AlNahda’s business incubator affiliated to the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), within the “Design and Determine” project, started to incubate 15 out of 35 pioneering projects applied to this opportunity which...
Maqha AlNahda Incubates 15 pioneering projects out of 35
The Maqha AlNahda’s business incubator affiliated to the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), within the “Design and Determine” project, started to incubate 15 out of 35 pioneering projects applied to this opportunity which...
Maqha AlNahda Incubates 15 pioneering projects out of 35
The Maqha AlNahda’s business incubator affiliated to the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), within the “Design and Determine” project, started to incubate 15 out of 35 pioneering projects applied to this opportunity which...
Green Economy and Circular Economy: The UN as a Catalyst of Change for Refugees?
Jordan and the Arab region are not isolated in sharing legitimate concerns for how scarce resources –especially water – are going to meet the needs of a growing population. A growing concern, nonetheless, is not...
Issue No. 33 (8/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
A Delegate from Al Nahda Women Network and the Medical Accountability Committee Learns about Himmetna Initiative at Al Bashir Hospital
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ARDD launches the first event of the Generations’ Dialogue series in Al Karak: Youth are the Key for our Future
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Issue No. 32 (7/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Naqsh (2) AlNahda Women Network: Is There a Way to Restore Trust?
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Statement on Monitoring Access to Healthcare Services and Legal Protection among low-income Jordanians and Refugees
ARDD is deeply saddened by the withholding of an infant’s corpse at a private medical facility in Irbid as a guarantee of payment of fees. (Al Ghad, February 21, 2022). This case and the fact...
Issue No. 31 (6/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Strengthening Access to Healthcare Services and Legal Protection among low-income Jordanians and Refugees An end to the retention of personal identification documents by Jordanian hospitals
ARDD and the Justice Forum advocate work to prevent the retention of personal identification documents by hospitals in Jordan and MOH responds Local civil society organizations, better capable of analyzing and identifying the needs...
Renewed Tensions in Sheikh Jarrah A Statement by the Global Network for the Question of Palestine
The Global Network for the Question of Palestine (GNQP) is gravely concerned about the continued and escalating attacks on Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah and elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory and is closely monitoring the...
Issue No. 30 (5/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
JONAF comes to the aid of most vulnerable groups this winter as well
Every winter, and as part of its efforts to mitigate the consequences of climate change, and its preparedness, response and seasonal assistance plans, the Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) comes to the aid of the most...
The Public Health Policy Lab in Jordan, a will to bring about effective change
The Public Health Policy Lab in Jordan, an initiative of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Durrat Al-Manal for Development and Training that emerged from the Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector,...
Issue No. 29 (4/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Al Nahda Youth Network visits As-Salt city to introduce youth to partisan and political work procedures
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Sweet Decisions, Bitter Consequences: Why reducing taxes on cakes and sweets is not a good public health policy.
By Maria del Mar Logrono Narbona, Ph.D., Senior Advisor ARDD The current decision to reduce taxes on cakes and other sweet goods from 16% to 5% is a very dangerous policy decision with disastrous consequences...
Seminar discusses challenges to education in Jordan during COVID-19, ways to address them
Some years ago, a former minister of education admitted that about 130,000 Jordanian students in the first three grades cannot read Arabic or English letters, and that they constituted 22 percent of the students in...
Issue No. 28 (3/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
I want to emigrate: A video by Al Nahda Youth Network urging youth to stay and build their countries
To whom do we leave it? If immigration is our choice whenever we face a problem with it! To whom do we leave it? If escape is the shortest path we take in search of...
Steps towards action and achievement
With steady steps, belief in themselves and passion for sewing and design, and with love and determination to overcome challenges, a group of four young women chose the “Sewing machine” to build a better future...
Hospitality on the job training to fulfill ambitions and acquire skills
With great passion and determination, a big smile and a sincere intention to learn, train and benefit, a group of young women resolved to work in the hotel business, which is one of the most...
Redistributing Care Work in Jordan: Enacting Policy Reforms
Jordan has enacted a number of care policies into legislation that addresses the expansion of early childhood care and education, the provision of stronger care systems for the elderly, and the reform of care leave...
Redistributing Care Work in Jordan: Enacting Policy Reforms
Jordan has enacted a number of care policies into legislation that addresses the expansion of early childhood care and education, the provision of stronger care systems for the elderly, and the reform of care leave...
Al Nahda Women’s Network first conference: Towards a greater engagement for women on strategic issues
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Has family conciliation succeeded in lowering divorce rates in Jordan?
Studies indicate that there has been an increase in divorce rates in Jordan, more so during the period the comprehensive ban was imposed due to the corona pandemic, but also that there are many cases...
Issue No. 2/2022 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Just a traffic violation!
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for anyone who commits any crime.” With these words, Jordanian law summed up the inadmissibility of citizens and non-citizens from being ignorant of laws and legislation, according...
The Justice Forum’s National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan explore the stages of addiction treatment
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Issue No. 1/2022 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Justice Forum’s Public Health Policy Lab continues its discussions on medical accountability and legal protection frameworks
In light of reported medical errors and the slow progress in activating the Medical Liability Law in Jordan, and focusing on the right to health as an inalienable human right, and on the need for...
Care Matters: The Value of Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Jordan
Care work, defined by the International Labor Organization as “consisting of activities and relations involved in meeting the physical, psychological and emotional needs of adults and children, old and young, frail and able-bodied,” has historically...
Care Matters: The Value of Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Jordan
Care work, defined by the International Labor Organization as “consisting of activities and relations involved in meeting the physical, psychological and emotional needs of adults and children, old and young, frail and able-bodied,” has historically...
Helped by resilience project, youth prove up to task
“Design and Determine: Building the Resilience of Jordanians and Refugees Through Livelihood Support and Protection” is a project implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) within its economic and human development, youth...
Parental disputes… Your children are not at fault!
Many people dream of getting married and having children. Many find understanding and stability in married life, but some have problems that cannot be solved and resort to divorce. Divorce is a messy affair and...
ARDD holds roundtable tackling economic growth challenges and synergies needed to overcome them
Economic development in Jordan is governed by several factors, such as the country’s geopolitical location, regional developments, and turmoil, and these all impacted negatively Jordan’s economic recovery. The unemployment rate increased considerably in the past...
Jordan Humanitarian Partnerships and Capacity Exchange Analysis
With the aim of supporting the plan of the Humanitarian Partners Forum in Jordan to enhance the localization of humanitarian action, an analysis of humanitarian partnerships was conducted that included 10 United Nations agencies, 59...
ARDD gives 10 educational grants to support and qualify youth
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) provided educational, vocational and technical grants to support students who participate in the Design and Determine project, held from September to November 2021 with the aim of...
The Justice Sector Forum sets forth its future aspirations to strengthen the fight against narcotics
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GNQP denounces the attack on academic institutions by Israeli forces
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the most recent Israeli military invasion of the Birzeit University campus in the occupied West Bank, which took place on Tuesday 14 December 2021. ...
Between two generations… The land is inherited as language is ARDD’s Al Nahda Youth Network celebrates the World Arabic Language Day
“Our land speaks Arabic..” these words that have been sung by generation after generation, and written by the Egyptian Syed Makkawi, approximate the title chosen by ARDD this year; To celebrate the International Day of...
Making use of the law to secure women’s rights
A woman’s right to inherit is enshrined in Sharia law, yet in many cases women in the Jordanian society failed to secure this, and other, rights. The reasons are many. The Jordanian law guarantees women’s...
Issue No. 25/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Coping with COVID-19 in Jordan: A gendered human security approach
Before the pandemic, the human security situation in Jordan was already complex, at times particularly fragile. COVID-19 and the economic crisis that ensued negatively impacted all aspects of security and will continue to do so...
Al Nahda Cultural Forum and Catholic Center for Studies and Media organize a dialogue session to discuss media and human rights
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GNQP expresses outrage at yet another extrajudicial execution in the oPt Statement
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns what appears as the brutal extrajudicial execution of Mohammad Shawkat Salima, a 25-year-old from Salfit in occupied East Jerusalem on December 4. Footage shows...
Issue No. 24/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The law… a door to education and restoration of rights
By Jalal Abu Saleh Is the mismatch of intellectual and educational levels of spouses reason for divorce? That depends from case to case, but generally, a meeting of minds, which comes with similar education and...
The law… a door to education and restoration of rights
By Jalal Abu Saleh Is the mismatch of intellectual and educational levels of spouses reason for divorce? That depends from case to case, but generally, a meeting of minds, which comes with similar education and...
ARDD hosts webinar discussing the implications of normalizing relations with Israel
As part of its Question of Palestine Program, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held an online webinar titled “Normalization: Responses and Prevention” on Monday, December 6. The webinar sought to unpack the issue...
JONAF presents Al Nahda Localization Award to Anders Pedersen, UN Coordinator in Jordan
Over the past few years, attention has been focused on the importance of increasing the participation, representation and leadership of local actors in response to efforts to deal with various humanitarian crises and to development...
European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, JONAF representatives hold discussion
European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Farrelly met representatives of the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) to discuss joint cooperation in various fields; attending also were Director of the Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) Baptiste...
Brussels International Conference on UNRWA: What really happened?
By Francesca Albanese The recent international conference on UNRWA, held in Brussels on 16 November 2021 and co-chaired by Jordan and Sweden, has received significant coverage in the media, including in the Arab region. In the...
Issue No. 23/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
AlNahda Women Network commends women’s outstanding participation in the olive festival
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Women’s achievements in the armed forces and security services…the difficulties are great and the ambition is greater
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Al Nahda Women Network sheds light on women’s experience with decentralization and the response to the Corona crisis in Mafraq
As part of “Al Arba’tain” dialogue series, Al Nahda Women’s Network on November 24 held a session that focused on women’s experience in benefiting from the decentralization law and responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, hosted...
“From ink to work”…the right of persons with disabilities to social protection
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized a workshop titled “From ink to work – the right of persons with disabilities to social protection”, to shed light on the rights of people with...
ISSPF MENA concludes the activities of ARDD’s Inclusive Social Security Week
As part of its efforts and programs toward promoting social protection in Jordan and the MENA region, ARDD launched the “Inclusive Social Security Week” to highlight the achievements of the protection system in Jordan and...
Issue No. 22/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
ISSPF MENA National Dialogue: Where are we from inclusive social security in Jordan?
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with Development Pathways, organized a national dialogue titled “Towards Inclusive Social Security in Jordan”; key speakers were General Director of the Social Security Corporation Dr....
Issue No. 21/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
ARDD calls for concerted efforts to develop inclusive social security systems in Jordan
“While the need for social protection is widely recognized, the fundamental human right to social security remains unfulfilled for a vast majority of the world’s population, including in the Arab States. There is a growing...
Between a crippled society and accelerated transformations, who chooses the Arab elites today?
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ARDD launches the Inclusive Social Security Week
As part of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)’s efforts and programs towards promoting social protection in Jordan and the MENA region, The Inclusive Social Security Policies Week will kick off, On Sunday,...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter Second Edition
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Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector Newsletter Second Edition
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Al Nahda Women Network sheds light on the achievements of Jordanian women in the judiciary
The presence of Jordanian women in the judiciary was not a luxury, or consolation award, this is a sector in which there is no place for compliments, and only the best and most capable can...
Migrants and refugees launch four initiatives to support their communities
Civil participation is one of the most important factors that help countries advance and progress in different fields, and proof of civilized societies. The success of “civic participation” depends entirely on the individual’s feeling that...
ARDD in partnership with INASS organize a virtual scientific seminar “Arab elites in times of transformation”
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Issue No. 20/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
My Volunteer Story (1)
“Volunteering helped me rediscover myself” “My experience with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is unlike any other. ARDD’s generous legal aid and advice helped me and many others. This journey raised my...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector launches The National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan
Official, human rights and civil demands for concerted efforts to protect society from the dangers of narcotics have come to the fore in the popular and legal circles and on social media after the adoption...
Over 150,000 beneficiaries reached by ARDD in 2021
More than 136,500 beneficiaries from refugee, immigrant, and host communities received legal aid 29 community initiatives were launched through Al Nahda Youth and Women Networks and the Migrant Workers Committee Over 4,000 participants of both...
ARDD-organized discussion calls for strengthening the voices of migrant workers in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a discussion session titled “Strengthening the Voices of Migrant Workers in Jordan” as part of the “Haquna” (Our Right) project, which is implemented in partnership with...
Al Nhada Women Network visits the Social Security Investment Fund
On Sunday, a delegation from the Al-Nahda Women’s Network at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) visited the Social Security Investment Fund to learn about the nature of the fund’s work, its investments,...
GNQP Statement of Solidarity with Palestinian Human Rights Defenders
‘Your cause is our cause; your freedom is our freedom’ The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the Israeli government’s military decree of 19 October 2021 declaring six Palestinian human...
‘Our Music Won’t Go Out’ a musical evening by Al Nahda Youth highlights the important role of artists, honors the memory of two late musicians
Under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Haifa Al-Najjar, the Cultural Committee of the AlNahdaYouth Network of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development ARDD, held the musical evening “Our Music Won’t Go Out”,...
ARDD and GJU Host a Book Talk with the Authors of “Palestinian Refugees In International Law” Francesca Albanese and Lex Takkenberg
Following the release of the second edition of the book “Palestinian Refugees in International Law” in 2020, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and German Jordanian University (GJU) hosted the co-authors Francesca Albanese and...
The conclusion of “Haquna” project’s trainings
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with The Heinrich Böll Foundation – Palestine and Jordan Office, held capacity-building training sessions for 30 migrant workers of different nationalities (Syrian, Sudanese, Egyptian, Somali,...
Book Talk: Palestinian Refugees in International Law
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) with the German Jordanian University (GJU) cordially invite you to the Book Talk: Palestinian Refugees in International Law. To be held on Wednesday 20th October 2021, from...
Justice Forum: The activation and continuous update of the Medical Accountability Law guarantees the rights of patients and doctors
While the Ministry of Health tries to address the issue of medical malpractice, which is now preoccupying the Jordanian street health, legal and social experts are calling for the activation of the medical accountability law,...
Women’s sports in Jordan: bright achievements and challenges conquered with passion
As part of the Arbaatein Dialogues series, ARDD’s Al Nahda Women’s Network organized a discussion, under the title “Women in Professional Sports: Challenges and Achievements”, that tackled successes and achievements of Jordanian women athletes, and...
“We Have Hope” conference calls for concerted efforts to enhance children’s protection and ensure their access to justice
The National Conference on Child Protection in Jordan, carrying the title “We Have Hope”, was held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian...
The Palestinian Refugee Question: Historical, Legal, Political, and Humanitarian Aspects Online Short Course
Course description The bimonthly course is designed to provide a solid analytical overview of the Palestinian refugee question’s historical, political, legal, and humanitarian ramifications as well as an opportunity to analyse possible solutions and their...
Local organizations discuss research’s plan on domestic violence
Eleven representatives of women-led civil society organizations members of the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) participated in the digital preparatory session held by The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) to discuss the action...
Al Nahda Dialogues call for the emancipation of Arab thought
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held an online webinar titled “Decolonizing the Renaissance: Toward a global human generativity” under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Fabio Cassese, Ambassador of Italy in Jordan with...
No limit to women’s resilience and giving
The women who were chosen through the Harat Al Ouneh (Supportive Neighborhoods) initiative for support were not ordinary women. Rather, the story of each of them is a model of resilience and giving. The following...
No limit to women’s resilience and giving
The women who were chosen through the Harat Al Ouneh (Supportive Neighborhoods) initiative for support were not ordinary women. Rather, the story of each of them is a model of resilience and giving. The following...
Ahead of their syndicate’s elections… Jordanian journalists discuss the status of media’s rights and freedoms
Al Nahda Cultural Forum at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), on September 26 hosted a dialogue session for candidates vying for the position of head of Jordan Press Association (JPA). The discussions centered...
“Palestine and Palestinian Refugees” Two-day Course for Palestinian Youth in the Near East
“Being Palestinian is about the spirit, not the origin, If you’re not a Palestinian by origin but have the spirit of Palestine, you are Palestinian”, a participant said The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development’s (ARDD)...
Symposium discusses ‘Changes in the Arab World after September 11… prospects and implications’
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were covered by the media from one narrow-angle: the United States suffered terrorist attacks launched by Al-Qaeda, which targeted important sites in Washington and New York. Two decades later,...
ARDD workshop discusses terms and implications of the recent cooperation agreement framework between the US and UNRWA
On 9th September 2021, as part of the Question of Palestine program, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized a workshop to examine the recent resumption of US funding to UNRWA and the related...
Issue No. 19/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Time spent on community service is a gain
Her shy personality may not reflect how active she is. Raghad Abu-Aishah 22, lives in Amman with her family. She is completing her master’s degree in sociology at the University of Jordan, and spends her...
Women in Syrian refugee camps in Jordan form community networks to overcome challenges
“Life in the camp is full of challenges, but alhamdulillah, I always find a way to solve these challenges,” said Amnah Al-Kayed, a member of the women’s community network in Zaatari camp. Al-Kayed works with...
Al-Nahda Women Network holds a session on the experience of women in the Committee for the Modernization of the Political System and their opinion on the outcomes
Women played a positive role in the Royal Committee for the Modernization of the Political System and proved that they have the capabilities that qualify them to carry out the various tasks entrusted to them,...
Ministry of Social Development employees undergo training on unifying gender issues’ SOPs
Employees and care and protection providers in the community development centers of the Ministry of Social Development participated in a training session on gender issues’ SOPs organized by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development...
ARDD in partnership with INASS holds the International interactive symposium “Transformations in the Arab world after September 11 Attacks, effects and consequences
The attacks of September 11, 2001, generated a profound shock in the world that extended from the United States of America to reach all Western and Arab systems and established the concepts of international terrorism...
Issue No. 18/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Harat Al Ouneh (Supportive Neighborhoods) concludes a series of first aid trainings
I used to think that I cannot help a man in an emergency. But after I learned how to address gender sensitivities in the first aid training, I know nothing will stop me from helping...
Justice Sector Forum session: “Amendments to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law” do not mean impunity for first-time users.
A dialogue and extensive debate on the new amendments to Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law for the year 2021 took place at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) headquarters on Sunday, with the aim...
ARDD Hosts the UNSR on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem’s visit to Jordan
During UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem’s first visit to Jordan in years, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized a series of events and meetings as part...
Renaissance, the politics of aesthetics Prolegomena for decolonizing the idea of Renaissance
Raffaele Federici[1] “Renaissance” in French means “rebirth” and it is from the French that the English got this word. During the 19th century, the English term “Renaissance” was first used to describe certain historical periods, the...
Rethinking solutions for Palestinian refugees: A much-needed paradigm shift and an opportunity towards its realization
This paper is largely adapted from the authors’ recently published book: Palestinian Refugees in International Law (2nd edn., Oxford University Press, 2020), and in particular its final chapter. After discussing origins, evolution and legal tenets...
Al Nahda Youth Network’s session calls for more support to the musical sector in the Kingdom
In a brainstorming session organized by the Cultural Committee of the Al-Nahda Youth Network, on Tuesday, aiming to address challenges facing the cultural and artistic sectors, 20 musicians stressed the importance of music in the development...
ARDD holds “Education and the Arab Renaissance : Strategy and Aspiration” Seminar
As part of its education program new strategy launch, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a panel discussion yesterday entitled (Education and the Arab Renaissance: Strategy and Aspirations) which included the distinguished...
Arab intellectuals seek to explore the transformations in Arab societies in relation to Al Nahda
In an attempt to achieve an epistemological understanding of the issues of transformations in the Arab world and how it relates to the renaissance’s questions, especially in light of the profound transformations that the Arab...
Issue No. 17/2021 of Palestine in the News
weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic, political,...
‘Al Arba’tain’ Dialogue: Women’s role in humanitarian work … Jordanian women have been playing a prominent and historical role in crises’ response in the Arab world
The “Women’s Role in Humanitarian Work” discussion session held last Wednesday by Al Nahda Women’s Network as part of “Al Arba’tain” Meeting series, tackled the role played by women in the field of humanitarian aid,...
On World Humanitarian Day, JONAF emphasizes the importance of national and international collaboration to address the consequences of the climate change crisis
In celebration of the World Humanitarian Day and inspired by the UN global call for action #TheHumanRace against the climate crisis clock, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and...
Al Nahda Women’s Network women visit women’s projects in the ‘city of tolerance and urban hospitality’ Al Salt
As part of its effort to support local communities and productive women from different governorates, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) Al Nahda women’s network organized on August 21,2021 a visit to the city...
Al Nahda Cultural Forum examines the role of media and culture in achieving moderate discourse
A dialogue session emphasized the need for the relationship between media and culture to be a “complementary relationship”. today’s session; Organized by ARDD’s Cultural Forum, which came as part of the right to information and...
JONAF Statement on World Humanitarian Day 2021 “In the Race Against Climate Crisis: JONAF Will Always Be Present”
The World Humanitarian Day 2021 places unequivocal emphasis on the human cost of the climate crisis, particularly on its effect on the world’s most vulnerable people. It urges world leaders to take more measures and...
Al Nahda Women Network visits Madaba and Beit al Beiruti
As part of its efforts to support local communities and women business owners, Al Nahda Women Network, which functions under the umbrella of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), organized a visit last...
Issue No. 15/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Al Nahda Women Address Community Directed Discourse At “Al Arba’tain” Meeting
As the region goes through several successive crises, many intellectuals and social actors have indicated the need to address community-directed discourses in order to avoid additional problems that may arise in Arab societies. As such,...
Jabal Amman and Downtown pulsate with the spirit of place and cultural identity
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Issue No. 14/2021 of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
ARDD in partnership with INASS launches the International Forum “Transformations”
Organized by the International Network for Arab Societies (INASS) and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), we are pleased to invite you to attend the live event of the first digital seminar in...
Harat al Ouneh (Supportive Neighborhoods) Initiative Continues
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is partnering with civil society organizations (CSOs) in Palestinian refugee camp as a part of its ongoing initiative Harat al Ouneh (Supportive Neighborhoods) which launched last year....
Issue No. 13/2021 of the GNQP Media Round-up
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 12/2021 of the GNQP Media Round-up
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
Issue No. 11/2021 of the GNQP Media Round-up
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
The Palestinian Refugee Question: Historical, Legal, Political, and Humanitarian Aspects Online Short Courses
Course description The bimonthly course is designed to provide a solid analytical overview of the Palestinian refugee question’s historical, political, legal, and humanitarian ramifications as well as an opportunity to analyse possible solutions and their...
Through Women’s Eyes: The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Jordan One Year into the Crisis
Jordan’s economy has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which started over a year ago. Women have been disproportionately affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19, during which those who had been working before...
Al Nahda Women Network raises awareness about the role of society in supporting domestic tourism
Jordan, a place at the crossroads of civilizations, is blessed with countless sites where tourists, locals as well as foreign, can get steeped in history, relax, look after their health or simply admire the wonders...
Through Women’s Eyes: The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Jordan One Year into the Crisis
Jordan’s economy has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which started over a year ago. Women have been disproportionately affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19, during which those who had been working before...
Al-Rafid Women’s Agricultural Society… organizing ideas and objectives paves the way to success
By Eman Abu Qaou’d President of the Al-Rafid Women’s Agricultural Society in Irbid Wedad Obeidat believes it is important to help young women get involved in social work, in which she has been engaged for...
From chemistry to nature: A Jordanian woman creates 2000 eco-friendly recipes
By Eman Abu Qaou’d Samira Kilani, a housekeeping specialist, could not have foreseen how a terrible incident – inhaling Flash and Chlorine while cleaning and almost suffocating – would become a life-changing moment. Yet,...
From chemistry to nature: A Jordanian woman creates 2000 eco-friendly recipes
By Eman Abu Qaou’d Samira Kilani, a housekeeping specialist, could not have foreseen how a terrible incident – inhaling Flash and Chlorine while cleaning and almost suffocating – would become a life-changing moment....
Al-Rafid Women’s Agricultural Society… organizing ideas and objectives paves the way to success
By Eman Abu Qaou’d President of the Al-Rafid Women’s Agricultural Society in Irbid Wedad Obeidat believes it is important to help young women get involved in social work, in which she has been engaged...
Issue No. 10/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the public to stay informed of legal, academic, political, and humanitarian...
Irbid Ladies’ Kitchen — women overcoming challenges
By Eman Abu Qaou’d According to Hanan Al-Widyan, owner of Irbid’s “Amma Hanan’s Kitchen”, social barriers can be overcome with determination and an adventurous spirit, and failure is merely a stop on the route to...
Forum for Supporting the Justice Sector First Edition
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Irbid Ladies’ Kitchen — women overcoming challenges
By Eman Abu Qaou’d According to Hanan Al-Widyan, owner of Irbid’s “Amma Hanan’s Kitchen”, social barriers can be overcome with determination and an adventurous spirit, and failure is merely a stop on the route to...
Amal Haddadin… there can be no development in the justice sector without an independent judiciary
Amal Haddadin obtained a degree in math after graduating from high school in the 1980s and worked as a teacher for a while, but numbers never brought out the passion in her, nor were they...
Maqha Al-Nahda Incubator– Social Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses Call for Application
As part Design and Determine project, an initiative of Maqha Al Nahda, the pioneer project launched in 2019, as a model of partnership between the private sector and civil society and to initiate incubation opportunities,...
A statement of solidarity with GNQP member Dr. Hassan Ayoub
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) strongly condemns the violent attacks that have been directed against Dr. Hassan Ayoub over the last few days, a Professor of International Relations at Al-Najah National...
Issue No. 9/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the public to stay informed of legal, academic, political, and humanitarian...
In the wake of the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber’s decision concerning the Court’s territorial jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel in 1967: Challenges and Opportunities
On 5 February 2021, the International Criminal Court had decided by majority that its territorial jurisdiction over the situation in Palestine, a State Party to the Rome Statute, extends to the territory occupied by Israel...
JONAF’s observations on bill () 2021 Jordan Associations’ Law (associations’ law amendment bill)
Seeking to contribute to the efforts to create a law that promotes the role of various local and international civil society organizations and associations, the Jordanian National NGOs Forum (JONAF), sent a letter to the...
No More Nakbas
No MoreNakbas (1): Resisting Oblivion Israeli provocations and violations are still going on in Sheikh Jarrah, Beita, and Silwan, and the wounds of the recent aggression on Gaza are still not healed. This video comes...
ARDD and Jabal Amman Publishers sign a publishing partnership agreement
Amman, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) signed a partnership agreement with Jabal Amman Publishers. The agreement aims to publish two books documenting the outputs of “The Arab Renaissance: Renewal of the Civilizational...
“Through Women’s Eyes” National Forum addresses the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on women
Amman – The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women, held a national forum titled “Through Women’s Eyes” on June 27, 2021, regarding the implementation of UNSCR 1325 during COVID-19,...
GNQP and ARDD condemn the murder of Nizar Banat
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine and The Arabic Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) strongly condemn the murder of Nizar Banat, a Palestinian activist from the West Bank whose entire life bears...
Issue No. 8/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Webinar Discusses the Possible Scenarios after Exposing the Israeli Apartheid
As part of the Question of Palestine (QoP) Program, Palestine-In-Depth Dialogue Series, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a webinar titled “Israeli Apartheid Exposed: What Next” on June 15, 2021, discussing the...
ARDD holds Policy Lab on the Role of Cooperatives and Syndicates in Strengthening and Enhancing Social Protection
As part of its efforts to enhance social dialogue in the context of social policy and following a series of policy labs held during 2020. The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a...
Unmet Legal and Protection Needs of Palestinian Refugee Youth
ARDD is committed to elevating the voices of Palestinian youth in the region and empowering them to achieve positive change in their communities. This study, which is part of that commitment, was an exploratory investigation...
Issue No. 7/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Children’s Access to Justice During COVID-19: Challenges Facing Children and Children in Conflict with the Law in Jordan
Jordan has made progress over the past years, yet, there remain significant challenges in ensuring the rights of children and children in conflict with the law in the country. Over the past year, ARDD Legal...
Al Nahda Women Network visits women-empowering Al Yusr Project
Al Nahda Women Network, which functions under the umbrella of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), organized a visit to Durrat Al-Manal Company for Development and Training, Al-Yusr Agricultural Development Project, in the...
The need to raise legal awareness among youths
By Jalal Aby Saleh According to a 2019 Criminal Information Department of the Public Security Directorate report, that year young people committed 181 crimes, 10 misdemeanors, 1,629 crimes against property, 156 crimes against public administration,...
Decades of Forced Displacement: Legal, Political and Humanitarian Responses to the Palestinian Refugee Question Advanced Short Courses Series
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Birzeit University (BZU) are pleased to announce an intensive advanced short courses series for researchers and practitioners (UN personnel, diplomats, journalists, grassroots organizations, researchers, activists) on...
Together We March for Women’s Renaissance Marathon calls for the advancement of women’s civic engagement
More than 150 men and women of all ages participated in the ‘Together We March for Women’s Renaissance Marathon’, which was held on Thursday, 30th September 2021 at the Al Hussein Sports City in Amman....
Series of Research and Training Initiatives by ARDD in Collaboration with University of Bath
As part of our work on Social Protection Systems, The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) are collaborating with University of Bath and a British NGO, Development Pathways, in a series of research and...
WHS Five Years on National and local actors: Voices in the Humanitarian Wilderness? A4P Statement
The May 2016 World Humanitarian Summit brought together 9,000 participants. They came from 180 Member States, included 55 Heads of State and Government, 700 NGOs and CSOs, of which 350 national and local ones, and...
Women of Northern Aghwar utilize dates to write their own success stories
By Eman Abu Qaoud Driven by determination and strong will, 25 women from the village of Al-Kareema, in Northern Aghwar, established “Bint Blady Food Factory”, which produces power bars made of dates stuffed with nuts...
Women of Northern Aghwar utilize dates to write their own success stories
By Eman Abu Qaoud Driven by determination and strong will, 25 women from the village of Al-Kareema, in Northern Aghwar, established “Bint Blady Food Factory”, which produces power bars made of dates stuffed with nuts...
Calls for COVID-19 recovery strategies Al Nahda Women Network and JONAF’s statement in response to the World Bank’s recent performative and learning review for Jordan
We, members of the Al Nahda Women Network and Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF), are extremely alarmed by the World Bank’s recent performative and learning review for Jordan, which shows a sharp 32.8% decline in...
Arab States Civil Society Organizations and Feminists Network Statement
The Arab States CSOs and Feminists Network, including the civil society organizations and the feminist activists affiliated with it, strongly condemn the recent Zionist military aggression on the Gaza Strip. This aggressive military action led...
Marking Labor Day with calls to protect workers and improve work conditions
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – Unions, and labor and civil society organizations working to help worker enjoy their labor rights are usually more vocal on Labor Day, marked every year on May 1; now,...
The Actuality of the Palestinian Refugee Question: An International Law Perspective
In 2018, the unresolved exile of the Palestinian refugees entered its eighth decade, with refugees unto the third or even fourth generation. Nowadays, Palestinian refugees (around 7.5 million) account for the largest group of refugees...
Seven Decades of Forced Displacement: Legal, Political and Humanitarian Responses to the Palestinian Refugees Question Advanced Courses Series’ first course held
On 29-30 May, the first intensive weekend course on the legal, political and humanitarian aspects of the Palestinian refugee question took place online. The course, organized by Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Bierzeit University...
Meal Framework for Localization of Humanitarian Action in Jordan
Conversations about the localization of humanitarian action tend to inspire everything from optimism to a sense of frustration and resignation – from actors involved at all levels. Humanitarian action at large has been a predominantly...
‘Fatima Alzoubi House’, an inspiring Salti woman’s determination
By Eman Abu Qao’od Visited by both locals and tourists wishing to taste traditional Jordanian food, to wear Al-Khalqa (traditional Salti dress) and to enjoy the beautiful house decorations, “Fatima Alzoubi House” has become one...
ARDD hosts an internship program in cooperation with Bath University
In line with its efforts towards youth enablement, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has strengthened its partnership with Bath University where both parties agreed on an internship placement program. The program started...
The position of Palestinian refugees and Lebanese on the current situation Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Jaber Suleiman, co-founder of The Centre for Refugee Rights (AIDOUN) in Lebanon And independent researcher/consultant in refugee studies. No translation available
The position of Palestinian refugees and Lebanese on the current situation Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Jaber Suleiman, co-founder of The Centre for Refugee Rights (AIDOUN) in Lebanon And independent researcher/consultant in refugee studies. No translation available
Issue No. 5/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Debt and Imprisonment in Jordan Legal Analysis Briefs Series Volume 1
Debt and Imprisonment in Jordan brief discusses the legal frameworks for debt in Jordan and looks at repayment of debt according to the Jordan execution law and the penal code. It also sheds light on...
Issue No. 4/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Accountability, Justice and Peace Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
BY Chris Gunness, Writer, Broadcaster, former UNRWA Spokesperson For me, it is absolutely imperative that when the dust settles on Gaza, we see three things. First of all, we have to have an investigation, this...
Accountability, Justice and Peace Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
BY Chris Gunness, Writer, Broadcaster, former UNRWA Spokesperson For me, it is absolutely imperative that when the dust settles on Gaza, we see three things. First of all, we have to have an investigation, this...
The Position of the European Union and other European States on the Latest Events Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Mick Dumper, Professor in Middle East Politics, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter
Women’s Informal Employment in Jordan: Challenges Facing Home-Based Businesses During COVID-19 Women’s Advocacy Issues Policy Brief Volume 3
Jordan has moved into the second year of the COVID-19 crisis. The lockdowns, the global economic slowdown, trade disruptions, and the suspension of international travel have “exacerbated existing structural weaknesses in the economy and unresolved social...
The Position of the European Union and other European States on the Latest Events Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Mick Dumper, Professor in Middle East Politics, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter
Women’s Informal Employment in Jordan: Challenges Facing Home-Based Businesses During COVID-19 Women’s Advocacy Issues Policy Brief Volume 3
Jordan has moved into the second year of the COVID-19 crisis. The lockdowns, the global economic slowdown, trade disruptions, and the suspension of international travel have “exacerbated existing structural weaknesses in the economy and unresolved social...
Letter to the joint donors to Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund and JONAP Pooled Fund Call to activate the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security in Support of Women in Palestine
Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF), Jordanian National Council For Women (JNCW), and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development called on the joint donors to Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund and JONAP to support the activation of...
The Role of Young Generation in Academia Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Riccardo BOCCO, Professor of Political Sociology at the Graduate Institute, Geneva My comment on the situation these days in Palestine/Israel, is inspired by the microcosm where I live in Geneva, i.e. The Graduate Institute...
The Role of Young Generation in Academia Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Riccardo BOCCO, Professor of Political Sociology at the Graduate Institute, Geneva My comment on the situation these days in Palestine/Israel, is inspired by the microcosm where I live in Geneva, i.e. The Graduate Institute...
An Opportunity for Change Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Mouin Rabbani, Co-Editor, Jadaliyya
Children with disabilities need stronger protection
by Jalal Abu Saleh “Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social, and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a child to...
An Opportunity for Change Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Mouin Rabbani, Co-Editor, Jadaliyya
Children with disabilities need stronger protection
by Jalal Abu Saleh “Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social, and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a child to...
Palestinian uprise and repression: where is the Arab world? Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Sari Hanafi, Professor of socology, the American University of Beirut. – What is new now is the intifada does not concern areas of occupation but also inside Israel. The Palestinians there are protesting...
Palestinian uprise and repression: where is the Arab world? Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Sari Hanafi, Professor of socology, the American University of Beirut. – What is new now is the intifada does not concern areas of occupation but also inside Israel. The Palestinians there are protesting...
The Latest on Palestine Experts speak out
❖ By Dr. Lex Takkenberg, international lawyer and senior advisor on the Question of Palestine, ARDD Unrest in Sheikh Jarrah ❖ By Francesca Albanese, International Lawyer, Coordinator of the Question of Palestine Program, ARDD Gaza...
Issue No. 3/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
An Urgent Call for Action and Solidarity #NoMoreNakbas in Support of #SaveSheikhJarrah
If we stand alone, we are frail like the wings of a butterfly, If we stand together, our wings can sustain the revolution. May 15th marks the 73rd anniversary of the start of Palestinian...
An Urgent Call for Action and Solidarity #NoMoreNakbas in Support of #SaveSheikhJarrah
If we stand alone, we are frail like the wings of a butterfly, If we stand together, our wings can sustain the revolution. May 15th marks the 73rd anniversary of the start of Palestinian...
The situation in the Israeli interior Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Sami Miaari, lecturer at University of Tel Aviv, and head of Arab economic forum. There is a real need for International intervention to de-escalate the situation The tensions in the Israeli territories come...
The situation in the Israeli interior Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Sami Miaari, lecturer at University of Tel Aviv, and head of Arab economic forum. There is a real need for International intervention to de-escalate the situation The tensions in the Israeli territories come...
Gaza Under Attack Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Francesca Albanese, International Lawyer, Coordinator of the Question of Palestine Program, ARDD In the past 24 hours, the Israeli army has launched a barrage of airstrikes into Gaza, killing 28 people, including 9 children....
Gaza Under Attack Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Francesca Albanese, International Lawyer, Coordinator of the Question of Palestine Program, ARDD In the past 24 hours, the Israeli army has launched a barrage of airstrikes into Gaza, killing 28 people, including 9 children....
ARDD statement on the latest surge of Israeli violence against Palestinians
ARDD reacts with horror to media reports that 25 Palestinians, including at least nine children, were killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza during the past 24 hours, allegedly in retaliation for Hamas rockets triggered...
ARDD calls for an end to Israeli violence in Jerusalem
As Jerusalem prepares for the last days of Ramadan, its Palestinian inhabitants are subjected to another day of violence. The images of tear gas canisters hurled at worshippers as they congregate to pray and break...
Sheikh Jarrah statement The Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Lex Takkenberg, international lawyer and senior advisor on the Question of Palestine, ARDD As so many others, I have been following with grave concern the developments in Jerusalem over the past days and...
Sheikh Jarrah statement The Latest on Palestine: Experts speak out
By Dr. Lex Takkenberg, international lawyer and senior advisor on the Question of Palestine, ARDD As so many others, I have been following with grave concern the developments in Jerusalem over the past days and...
JONAF CSOs women representatives discuss the impact of COVID-19 crisis on unpaid women care work in Jordan
Ten women leaders of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) participated in a digital session held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) on Thursday 6th May, to tackle the impact of the...
Issue No. 2/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
From Rifka to Mona Al Kurd: 73 years of resistance #NoMoreNakbas Statement by Al Nahda Women Network
The world has grown accustomed to tolerating the intolerable from Israel and expect the Palestinians to do the same. They should not complain, they should follow orders, and just ask peacefully and nicely for the...
In Celebration of its New Partnership with Birzeit University ARDD hosts a Webinar Stressing the Need of Effective Partnership between Academia and Civil Society
As part of the Question of Palestine (QoP) Program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a webinar titled “Academia and Civil Society: A Necessary Partnership” on May 4, 2021, to celebrate the...
Facing New World Geopolitics in the Arab World by Seyid ould Abah
Strategic reasoning in the Arab World has to reexamine and revisit its constitutive dogmas and go beyond its two outmoded assumptions: self-centered Middle-Easternism and Mediterranean orientation These two dogmas result from old colonial conceptions...
Marking Labor Day with calls to protect workers and improve work conditions
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – Unions, and labor and civil society organizations working to help worker enjoy their labor rights are usually more vocal on Labor Day, marked every year on May 1; now,...
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine held its fifth online roundtable* on the (now postponed!) Palestinian elections
In view of the ongoing restrictions with respect to international travel and in-person meetings, during 2020 and 2021, the Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) has held online meetings through a...
Al Nahda Arab Cultural Forum calls for saving Jordan’s cultural scene -A message of solidarity
The death of Jordanian artist Mote’b Al-Saqqar on Saturday drew more poignantly the attention to the cultural-artistic movement in Jordan and gave rise to calls to lend it much-needed support. The cultural arm of...
ARDD holds legal awareness workshops as part of the ‘Facilitating durable solutions for Syrian refugees’ Project
Some 400 Syrian refugees and Jordanians in host communities of both genders attended legal awareness sessions held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) as part of the project “Facilitating durable solutions for...
Post Divorce: Children’s wellbeing comes first
By Jalal Abu Saleh Providing protection and care to children and mothers who face domestic violence, all the while “considering the child’s best interest in familial dispute” is paramount, particularly when knowing the negative effects...
Issue No. 1/2021 of the GNQP Weekly Newsletter
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications and upcoming events on the Question of Palestine (QoP). This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine...
Forced Child Labor: Poverty makes Thousands of Children Prey to Exploitation
Warnings and calls to combat child labor and provide protection to children are being heard again in view of the growing number of children forced to work to support their families, exposed to health and...
Educational Vocational Scholarships
Apply now for Design & Determine project, and get a chance for one of the 10 fully paid educational scholarships in private vocational and technical education institutions in one of the following specializations: Specializations available...
Paid Career Development Opportunities – Business & Administration
Enhance your experience, skills, and job opportunities! Apply now for a Design & Determine project, and obtain one of the five paid professional career development opportunities in one of the following specializations: Specializations available to...
Paid Career Development Opportunities – Hospitality
Enhance your experience, skills, and job opportunities! Apply now for the Design & Determine project, and get one of the 10 paid professional career development opportunities in one of the following specializations: Available professions...
Paid Professional Career Development Opportunities – Artisanal Occupations
Enhance your experience, skills, and job opportunities! Apply now for the Design & Determine project, and get one of the five paid career development opportunities within one of the followings: Available specializations Seashells Porcelain...
Women leaders of JONAF Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) discuss the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 crisis on women-led home-based businesses
Eighteen women members of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) participated in a digital session held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) that tackled the extended economic and social impact of the...
An Appeal for the Protection of Palestinian Refugee Camps Places of Refuge and Resilience under Continuous Pressures
1. The global Covid-19 crisis that started in early 2020 has once again underscored the fragility of the life of Palestinians in exile, especially of those in the Middle East. With the growing economic, social and...
Beware of delegation…displacement and assignment of properties to the the Custodian for Absentees’ Property A statement issued by civil society organizations in Lebanon, Palestine and the diaspora
Civil organizations in Lebanon, Palestine, and the diaspora have revealed evidence and data confirming the involvement of lawyers and institutions operating in Lebanon seeking to displace Palestinian refugees from Lebanon to Western countries and liquidate...
Civil Society in Jordan represented in the Brussels V Conference ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
While the participants in the Brussels Fifth Conference announced their pledges to Syria and the region amounting to $ 4.4 billion for the year 2021, in addition to pledges amounting to nearly two billion dollars...
The Launch of Huna Sotak – ‘Social journalism is achieved when closer to the people’
At the launch by Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development’s (ARDD) of its youth platform “Huna Sotak… Sawt Al Nahda”, young journalists stressed the role of social journalism in giving youth and the most marginalized...
JIF and JONAF point to successes and challenges in responding to Syrian refugee crisis in the Kingdom prior to the Brussels 5th Conference
The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) and the Jordanian NGOs Forum (JONAF) launched the 2021 Walk the Talk report on progress and challenges faced in implementing the commitments made by the Government of Jordan and the...
ARDD launches Huna Sotak… Sawt Al Nahda to amplify Arab youths’ voices
On March 28, 2021, Huna Sotak…Sawt Al Nahda will be launched as an independent youth website for blogging and new media; it is one of the initiatives of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development...
Women’s Financial Vulnerability: Challenges Women Face with Debt and Loans
In August 2020, ARDD collected data from 506 women in Jordan to gauge their financial situation, particularly the impact COVID-19 has had on their financial debt. The analysis of the data, combined with information and...
Women’s Financial Vulnerability: Challenges Women Face with Debt and Loans
In August 2020, ARDD collected data from 506 women in Jordan to gauge their financial situation, particularly the impact COVID-19 has had on their financial debt. The analysis of the data, combined with information and...
ARDD board of trustees’ position on Syria
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Syrian people’s uprising, one of the waves of protest and clamor for change witnessed by the Arab world over the past 10 years. Regardless of the...
ARDD’s panel discusses legal and political ramifications of the ICC decision regarding its territorial jurisdiction over Palestine
On 11 March 2021, The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held an online panel discussion on “The ICC decision regarding its territorial jurisdiction over Palestine: Legal and political perspectives”. The discussion is part...
A4EP statement – Future course for a Grander Bargain 2.0 Time to walk side by side
The World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) consultation process opened the space for voices of local and national actors about their experience of the global humanitarian system and its impact locally. As part of the preparations for...
JONAF raises reservations vis-à-vis amendment to the Companies Law No. 35 of 2010
Issuing a statement, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) expressed reservations about an article in the amendments of Companies Law No. 35 of 2010. At a time when the Jordanian government seeks to secure for...
The Campaign to End Statelessness in Jordan
Despite 20th-century human rights treaties aiming to ensure universal human rights, stateless individuals continue to encounter obstacles in accessing fundamental rights like education, healthcare, and employment. Jordan, like many MENA countries, hasn’t ratified key UN...
Localizing Gender Agendas Position Paper
Local organizations’ agency must be strengthened if local communities’ needs are to be met The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has launched a position paper, titled “Localizing the Gender Agendas”, calling on the...
Report and online workshop call for action to end statelessness in Jordan
In partnership with Boston University School of Law International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) on Monday, March 1, 2021, held the online workshop “Statelessness in Jordan: Issues, Achievements,...
GQNP Holds its 3rd Online Roundtable and Discuss the Perspectives of Palestinian Youth with Representatives from ARDD’s Youth for Palestine Network
The Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) held its third online roundtable, Perspectives of Palestinian Youth, on 18 January 2021. Members of the network were joined by a number of representatives...
Remarks and recommendations on reinforcing localization
Eman Ismail, ICVA MENA Regional Representative and ICVA Focal point on Localisation speech at Reinforcing Localization in Jordan event. Good afternoon, Al Salam Alikum.. my name is Eman Ismail ICVA MENA Regional Representative and ICVA...
Localization in light of the lessons learned from COVID-19
Program Officer for Decent Work and Social Protection at Ford Foundation, Ghada Abdel Tawab’s speech at Strengthening Localization in Jordan Event image by Ford Foundation As much as we want to stay hopeful for a...
ARDD concludes Hadaf project with a media campaign on the role of women, youth, civil society, and the media in supporting the government in preventing violent extremism
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) concluded the “Hadaf” project implemented in partnership with the International Institute for Nonviolent Action (NOVACT), through a media campaign aiming at preventing the rise or spread of...
Autism, humanity and anxiety
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – Autism is a developmental disorder affecting a child’s social development and communication skills. People with autism customarily face challenges due to their impossibility to communicate verbally and interact socially....
Autism, humanity and anxiety
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – Autism is a developmental disorder affecting a child’s social development and communication skills. People with autism customarily face challenges due to their impossibility to communicate verbally and interact socially....
ARDD and Aidoun hold intensive educational course for youth, addressing the peculiarity of the Palestinian refugee status in the international system
Youth and experts discussed the right of return, learning that the right of return is an inherited “inalienable right” and not extinguished by time or by the acquisition of any other nationality Within the framework...
Reclaiming Local Civil Society Space A Statement by A4EP
The world is facing tremendous challenges. The recent scenes from the US and other states around the world demonstrate the rise of populist and authoritarian leaders and highlight the deterioration of democratic institutions and lack...
After reaching more than 130,000 beneficiaries of the most affected, JONAF continues its COVID-19 response efforts in 2021
After the success of the first phase of Jordan NGOs Forum’s response plan, initiated at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the coalition, in which 40 institutions from across Jordan are members, launched the second...
Beyond mere theft
Amman – Jalal Abu Saleh Destiny could lead people, young and old, to fall into the trap of wrongdoing. However, there is more behind it, many stories we can relate to and are part of...
Beyond mere theft
Amman – Jalal Abu Saleh Destiny could lead people, young and old, to fall into the trap of wrongdoing. However, there is more behind it, many stories we can relate to and are part of...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter 7th Edition, December 2020
Following the official start of de facto annexation of the West Bank by Israel, Palestinians witnessed a series of events that affect their lives and compound their suffering. Even though the Israeli government appears to have suspended...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter 7th Edition, December 2020
Following the official start of de facto annexation of the West Bank by Israel, Palestinians witnessed a series of events that affect their lives and compound their suffering. Even though the Israeli government appears to have suspended...
As Part of Huna Sawtak Project: ARDD holds training sessions to enhance the voices of youth
1 young men and women interested in social journalism participated in training sessions within the project “Huna Sawtak.. Sawt Al Nahda”, which seeks to strengthen the voices of young people and enable them to contribute...
Panellists call for a justice sector that meets people’s needs
“In light of the recent wave of Covid-19 that is ravaging the world and the region, how can we find a balance between protecting people’s health and their right of access to justice, in Jordan...
Al Zumurrod: Partnership between civil society and the private sector to sustain job opportunities and preserve Arab heritage in Jordan
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected local sectors and businesses in general, and craft and oriental businesses in particular. Despite of crises, Jordanian projects with the support of civil society continue to innovate and create to...
The Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine starts its 2020-2021 program with two online meetings discussing the latest developments with respect to Palestine and Palestinian refugees
This past October marked the third anniversary of the establishment of the Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine (GNQP), part of a three-year ARDD program dedicated to the “Question of Palestine 70...
Training opportunity for young researchers in Mapping Legal Aid Needs of Palestinian Refugee Youth in Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine Field study
As part of Al Nahda Thought Center for Research’s theme “The Question of Palestine,” the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) invites young researchers in Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon to apply to a new internship...
Call for papers for an edited volume: Networks on the Question of Palestine
A. Background In October 2018, ARDD launched its Al Nahda Research Centre with a three-year programme entitled The Question of Palestine 70 Years On: Priorities for Action. The programme aims to explore issues related to the...
Call for papers for an edited volume: Networks on the Question of Palestine
A. Background In October 2018, ARDD launched its Al Nahda Research Centre with a three-year programme entitled The Question of Palestine 70 Years On: Priorities for Action. The programme aims to explore issues related to the...
GLOBAL NETWORK ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE: CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY
A. Background In October 2018, ARDD launched its Al Nahda Research Centre with a three-year programme entitled The Question of Palestine 70 Years On: Priorities for Action. The programme aims to explore issues related to the...
ARDD celebrates the accomplishment of the vocational and technical education grants graduates
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and development (ARDD) celebrated the graduation of 30 accomplshed young men and women who graduated with distinctions from their respective programs as part of “Furthering Learning to Improve Life Chances...
Rule of law crucial to ensuring resilience in times of crisis and helping recovery
Dr. Sawsan Almajali, founding partner of the Durrat Almanal for Development and Training, drew attention to the fact that the government’s defense laws, issued during the Corona pandemic in an attempt to stop its spread,...
JONAF CBOs women leaders discuss “The Absence of Economic Security for Women amid COVID-19”
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a discussion session entitled “The Absence of Economic Security for Women amid COVID-19” on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in which number of Jordan NGOs Forum women...
Women’s participation in crisis prevention… a missed opportunity
Our region has been affected by a succession of crises, the most recent being the Covid-19 pandemic, with all demonstrating that women are the most affected, including by the ensuing social and economic violence. Most...
Rukni Initiative Launched
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD) launched Rukni (My Place) initiative in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support women’s communication with local community organizations, focus on their services to...
Maaytah: a national approach to monitor, evaluate and institutionalize the work of international projects and funds needed Strengthening Localization in Jordan event
Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Engineer Musa Maaytah stressed the importance of uniting efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, in Jordan and the world at large, to protect the most vulnerable groups...
JONAF Response to COVID-19 Assessment
The economic and social life in Jordan has been impacted adversely by the COVID-19 crisis as vulnerabilities deepened and compounded. Furthermore, while the residents of Jordan became more in need of humanitarian aid and assistance,...
Strengthening Localization in Jordan Localization: Reinforce and support do not replace or undermine
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) initiated this research to create clarity, momentum, focus and meaningful action around “localization” in Jordan. The broad question underlying this research is whether and how the large...
JONAF launches phase two of its response plan to combat second wave of Covid-19
In efforts to activate the role of local organizations in supporting the government, the Jordanian National NGOs Forum (JONAF), consisting of over 40 local organizations from around the Kingdom, came up with a new plan...
ARDD shares a message of solidarity with Jeremy Corbyn from Palestine
We the undersigned, express our solidarity with Mr. Corbyn following the unfair decision by the British labor party to suspend such a principled man. For all of us in Palestine, Mr. Corbyn’s stands represented a principled...
ARDD Organization Responds to the Needs of Female-headed Families in Cooperation with the (JONAF) Coalition
Coronavirus crisis have affected many economic sectors in Jordan, and women led household businesses have been particularly affected by its consequences. This was confirmed by women-led Civic Based Organizations, in the framework of “Strengthening Capacities of...
ARDD celebrates #AlNahdaYouth Social Journalism Contest Winners
Amman – November 9, 2020 The Arab Renaissance Organization for Democracy and Development (ARD) celebrated the winners of the #AlNahdaYouth Social Journalism Contes, at a ceremony where the winners of Contest’s second edition which was...
JONAF stresses importance of engaging civil society organizations in response efforts
Center for Strategic Studies holds session on the implications of COVID-19 crisis Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) participated in a research discussion session titled “The Jordanian Health Sector and the Challenges amid COVID-19”, held by the Center...
The relationship of Arab children with their mother language, the language of ‘dhad’
Amman – Jalal Abu Saleh The weakness of Arab children’s use and grasp of their mother tongue, an old and serious issue, is more and more obvious. According to the World Bank, 52 percent...
A new government, a new approach… and the ‘COVID-19’ test
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – “The government must continue developing the social safety system to ensure a decent life for all Jordanians, tie it to health, education, and employment, and seek to reflect its...
Corona-hit Somalia worries in the absence of social protection
Worry pervades Somalia due to the spread of the new coronavirus, as the country lacks the rule of law, central government control and medical care infrastructure, while witnessing growing poverty rates. The situation in this...
Corona-hit Somalia worries in the absence of social protection
Worry pervades Somalia due to the spread of the new coronavirus, as the country lacks the rule of law, central government control and medical care infrastructure, while witnessing growing poverty rates. The situation in this...
Corona causes economic and social harm to Jordanians
Since the escalations of the coronavirus pandemic in the Kingdom of Jordan, the government has been dealing with the increasing numbers of cases and the whole situation in confusion and, at times, hesitantly, and that...
MENA Policy Lab on Social Protection: Experts Call for Inclusive Policy Making Approaches
The COVID-19 pandemic has had effects on almost every level of life (individual, communal, societal, national and global). Poverty and unemployment have increased and become exacerbated. In terms of protection, vulnerable groups have increased vulnerability....
Recognition beyond RSD: Civil and legal documentation for Syrian refugees in Jordan
By: Alexander C. Burlin and Ruba Ahmad Refugee recognition is often narrowly defined as the determination of one’s legal status as a refugee under the definitions set forth in the 1951 Refugee Convention. However, refugees...
How Women-led Civil Society Organizations Empowered Vulnerable Women During Covid-19 Pandemic: the Indebtedness of Women in Jordan
Indebtedness is one of the main factors that impact women’s economic empowerment in Jordan. Women in Jordan have one of the lowest labor participation rates in the world, double-digit unemployment rates reaching over 30%, and...
How Women-led Civil Society Organizations Empowered Vulnerable Women During Covid-19 Pandemic: the Indebtedness of Women in Jordan
Indebtedness is one of the main factors that impact women’s economic empowerment in Jordan. Women in Jordan have one of the lowest labor participation rates in the world, double-digit unemployment rates reaching over 30%, and...
JONAF Call to Support the Localization Agenda
Esteemed Partners and Colleagues, We appeal to you as citizens working in the Humanitarian and Development sectors in Jordan, and as representatives of local organizations registered in accordance with Jordanian law to carry out their...
“Documentation for Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Good Practices and Challenges” Working Paper
Syrian refugees in Jordan, as elsewhere in the world, are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse and are prevented from accessing humanitarian services, such as health and education. To amend this situation and in an effort...
The absence of social protection raises alarm bells in Syria
The war in Syria, which started in 2011, had hardly started to recede when the new coronavirus pandemic hit the country, revealing the inadequacy of its social, developmental and economic system. While the nature and causes...
The absence of social protection raises alarm bells in Syria
The war in Syria, which started in 2011, had hardly started to recede when the new coronavirus pandemic hit the country, revealing the inadequacy of its social, developmental and economic system. While the nature and causes...
Listen to what the youth have to say! Calls to understand the Arab geopolitical changes
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A policy brief calling for enabling social and political participation of Palestinian refugee youth in the MENA region
The brief calls for efforts to be exerted to enable the participation of Palestinian refugee youth in public governance within their communities, beyond traditional civic engagement approaches. Only by doing so can risks posed by...
Ramifications of ‘corona’ deepen the suffering of Iraqis
The turmoil the Republic of Iraq has been witnessing for decades has deprived it of stability and any potential to reach prosperity; then, the country, like the rest of the world, was hit by the...
Ramifications of ‘corona’ deepen the suffering of Iraqis
The turmoil the Republic of Iraq has been witnessing for decades has deprived it of stability and any potential to reach prosperity; then, the country, like the rest of the world, was hit by the...
Oman takes effective health measures, yet workers are not protected
Oman has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in the Gulf region, but the pandemic worsened the financial crisis it has been going through due to the decline in oil revenue. The country registered the...
Oman takes effective health measures, yet workers are not protected
Oman has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in the Gulf region, but the pandemic worsened the financial crisis it has been going through due to the decline in oil revenue. The country registered the...
War, corona and lack of aid put the lives of millions of Yemenis in danger
As if five years of armed conflict and humanitarian crisis were not enough, the new corona virus poses an added serious threat to the lives of Yemeni people. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),...
War, corona and lack of aid put the lives of millions of Yemenis in danger
As if five years of armed conflict and humanitarian crisis were not enough, the new corona virus poses an added serious threat to the lives of Yemeni people. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),...
In Saudi Arabia, the absence of legislation that protects workers exacerbates their suffering during the corona pandemic
Saudi Arabia is not fighting a virus for the first time now; in 2012, it had to deal with MERS, another strain of coronavirus that killed hundreds of people. This time around, the new coronavirus...
Local Heroes, the Symbol of Solidarity A Statement by The Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) On World Humanitarian Day
Local Responders – Unsung Local Heroes The Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) celebrates with pride the achievements of local heroes. On World Humanitarian Day 2020, we pay tribute to the many local heroes in the...
ARDD launches the 2nd edition of #AlNahdaYouth Social Journalism Contest
As part of #YouthWeek the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is pleased to invite passionate young women and men who wanting to bring about change and renaissance in their societies, to apply to...
ARDD launches #AlNahdaYouth Network
Marking the International Youth Day, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) launched #AlNahdaYouth network on August 12, 2020, highlighting the essential role played by the youth in driving hope, reform and development. The...
ARDD reaffirms its solidarity with the people of the Arab region in challenging times, and calls for democracy and fairness
In light of the challenges and crises that currently face the Arab world and its masses, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), now more than ever, reaffirms its solidarity with the peoples of...
Social protection in the Arab region: A need for more proactive and preventive policies
As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries around the world to reflect on inequalities and vulnerabilities within the context of a global health crisis, countries in the Arab world have taken various public health measures...
‘Corona’ in Bahrain.. comprehensive measures amid labor violations
The extremely widespread coronavirus in the Arab Gulf ignited a crisis for guest workers stemming from unethical employer practices, such as dismissal and delayed salary payments in violation of workers’ rights. The Kingdom of Bahrain...
We stand in solidarity with Lebanon
We, the members of the Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF), offer our sincere condolences and solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Lebanon following the horrific explosions in Beirut, wishing the wounded and injured a speedy...
Issue No. 53 (28/2022) of Palestine in the News
A weekly newsletter on the latest news, developments, relevant publications, and upcoming events on the QoP. This newsletter aims to help the members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) to stay informed of legal, academic,...
After corona… a storm of criticism towards Qatar’s exploitation of workers
Since the spread of corona in Qatar, the storm of criticism aimed at the status of guest workers who face harsh conditions or are illegally laid off, especially in the Doha Industrial Area, would not...
After corona… a storm of criticism towards Qatar’s exploitation of workers
Since the spread of corona in Qatar, the storm of criticism aimed at the status of guest workers who face harsh conditions or are illegally laid off, especially in the Doha Industrial Area, would not...
Decisions and measures taken by the Jordanian Government to respond to the COVID-19 health crisis (24/3/2020-30/4/2020)
This paper is part of a series that summarises the decisions and measures taken by various sectors of the Jordanian government in the face of the COVID-19 health crisis. This is the second summary that compiles...
Kuwait against ‘corona’… incentives for locals, no protection for migrant workers
“Conclusive, rapid, and comprehensive” is how the World Health Organisation (WHO) described Kuwait’s response to the Covid-19. The country had taken strict preventive measures since its first confirmed coronavirus case at the end of February. ...
Legal Paper on children’s rights draft bill for 2020 in Jordan
The Convention on the Rights of the Child, one of the most important documents concerning children, was adopted in 1989, after the UN General Assembly approved making it into international law. It entered into force...
United Arab Emirates facing Coronavirus… impressive success wasted by neglecting prisoners Briefs on the state of social protection in the Arab world
On January 29, 2020, UAE registered its first coronavirus case. Later, it became exemplary among its neighbours for the way it was dealing with the pandemic at government, economy and people levels. UAE announced...
United Arab Emirates facing Coronavirus… impressive success wasted by neglecting prisoners Briefs on the state of social protection in the Arab world
On January 29, 2020, UAE registered its first coronavirus case. Later, it became exemplary among its neighbours for the way it was dealing with the pandemic at government, economy and people levels. UAE announced...
Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
Within the context of Coronavirus health crisis, ARDD has mobilized to utilize existing resources, expand resources, and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities in order to prevent the further exacerbation of inequality. It is important...
The Regional Dialogues on Social Protection in the Arab Region: Exploring the state of social protection in the Arab world and its comprehensive reform prospects
Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in cooperation with Ford Foundation, launched a regional dialogue series aim to investigate and document the point of view of Arab experts, on the multi-layered impact of this current...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 6th Edition July 2020
Since the last newsletter, the world was shaken by the novel COVID-19 virus. As of 12 July, there are more than 6158 confirmed cases in the West Bank and 72 confirmed cases in Gaza. Among Palestinian...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 6th Edition July 2020
Since the last newsletter, the world was shaken by the novel COVID-19 virus. As of 12 July, there are more than 6158 confirmed cases in the West Bank and 72 confirmed cases in Gaza. Among Palestinian...
Civil society intervention in Jordan at the Fourth Brussels Conference to support the future of Syria and the region
As part of the Region Ministerial Meeting at the Fourth Brussels Conference on 30 June 2020, and on behalf of the Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) and the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF), Dr. Yusuf Mansur – the...
Position Paper on the Annexation Plans for the West Bank The Question of Palestine in the Times of Covid-19 (No.3)
ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine Launches New Position Paper Demanding the International Community to Take Decisive and Deterrent Measures to Stop Israeli Annexation ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on the...
Fora of 105 international and national NGOs in Jordan report highlights progress and challenges in responding to Syrian refugee crisis in the Kingdom
The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) and the Jordanian NGOs Forum (JONAF) have just launched the June 2020 Walk the Talk report on progress and challenges faced in implementing the commitments made by the Government of...
Position Paper on the Annexation Plans for the West Bank The Question of Palestine in the Times of Covid-19 (No.3)
ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine Launches New Position Paper Demanding the International Community to Take Decisive and Deterrent Measures to Stop Israeli Annexation ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on the...
Support us, do not replace us: The need for an enabling environment for local actors in Jordan; Statement by JONAF, the Jordan National NGO Forum
The Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) recognizes the international support that has been provided in order to strengthen responses to various crises over the past 50 years. Since 2012, this has led to a large-scale...
ARDD Marks World Refugee Week, launches ‘Voices of Palestinian Refugee Youth across the Near East: Socio-Political Participation and Aspirations’ study
As part of “Voices and Future of Refugee Youth from and in the Arab World” week, marking World Refugee Day, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a special edition of the Regional Dialogue...
World Localization Day Local Actors Matter
Dear Grand Bargain Sherpas, We, one of the multi-country networks of local actors actively engaged on localisation, know that the next annual meeting of Grand Bargain on 24-25 June 2020, is open only to the...
“Coronavirus” and the Israeli siege worsen the suffering of the Palestinians Briefs about the state of social protection in the Arab world
Palestinians have a long experience in dealing with crises under a dreadful occupation, yet today they are facing even more extraordinary challenges due to the spread of the coronavirus and the nature of the Israeli...
Voices of Palestinian Refugee Youth across the Near East: Socio-Political Participation and Aspirations
As part of “Voices and Future of Refugee Youth from and on the Arab World” week marking World Refugee Day and its ongoing programs to shed light on the conditions of refugees in the region...
“Coronavirus” and the Israeli siege worsen the suffering of the Palestinians Briefs about the state of social protection in the Arab world
Palestinians have a long experience in dealing with crises under a dreadful occupation, yet today they are facing even more extraordinary challenges due to the spread of the coronavirus and the nature of the Israeli...
ARDD holds a special dialogue session on World Refugee Day Participants stress the importance of offering services to refugees, including people with disabilities, as a means of social protection
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, observed every year on June 20, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, a special virtual session titled “Social Protection for the...
The need to raise legal awareness among youths
By Jalal Aby Saleh According to a 2019 Criminal Information Department of the Public Security Directorate report, that year young people committed 181 crimes, 10 misdemeanors, 1,629 crimes against property, 156 crimes against public administration,...
Who to blame?
By Ramsey Mansur The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the deficiency in many of our institutions, formal and informal, however we still act as if it is persons who are to blame or praise. In Jordan...
Responding to COVID-19 in line with UNSCR 1325 on Women, Security and Peace
Ever since the beginning of COVID-19 crisis, civil society sprang into action. Response was swift and women leaders active in different fields stepped up to the plate, showing leadership and activism, particularly those from organizations...
National Alliance for Combating Narcotics Organizes a visit to northen borders to view border guards efforts to combat drugs
For over 10 years now, Jordan has faced great challenges on its northern border, which have been threatening its security and stability, and draining its resources. The ongoing crisis and the repercussions of regional wars...
Invitation to sign the statement: Civil Society calls for solidarity with the victims of racism
The death of a black American man, George Floyd, on May 25, 2020, due to the action of a white policeman — who kept his knee on Floyd’s neck, preventing him from breathing to the...
‘Economy of life, social economy and food sovereignty crucial to enhanced social protection’
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), on 03 June 2020, held, over the Internet, its eighth regional dialogue session titled “Economy of Life, Social Economy and Food Security in the Arab World”. The...
Basic Needs Provision as Economic Stimulus
By Ramsey Mansur The solutions for addressing the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be limited to the supply side in light of widespread loss of income and cautious demand. To stimulate demand in...
Coronavirus in Djibouti: Health and Livelihood Crisis Deepens the Suffering of the Poor Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
Despite being the smallest country in the Horn of Africa and almost totally lacking natural resources, the Republic of Djibouti is also one of the poorest Arab countries and ranks 175th worldwide in terms of...
‘Coronavirus’ threatens to impoverish and starve millions of Lebanese Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
In a country experiencing unprecedented economic crisis, the outbreak of the COVID-19, as below has “exacerbated the problems and suffering of the Lebanese people, threatening their livelihoods and limiting their ability to secure necessities. Months...
Blog Series: “I am a refugee in the Age of Coronavirus” Self-Isolation amid Isolation
Ahmed Katlish Germany initiated calls for the population to voluntarily isolate themselves in the beginning of March 2020, in response to the spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eventually, the disease accelerated, as did Germany’s...
Position Paper on the situation for Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestine and Syria The Question of Palestine in the times of COVID-19
On the 53rd Anniversary of the Naksa Day: The Plight of Palestinian Refugees is exacerbated amid COVID-19 Amman-5th June 2020, The Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine at The Arab Renaissance for...
ARDD’s seventh session: The importance of working to achieve food sovereignty and ensuring access to technology for all
“The coronavirus crisis facing the globe has demonstrated how important it is for states to be independent and self-sufficient and thus capable of providing basic food items to the population”, said Dr Sawsan Majali, the...
A Statement by the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) on the killing of 30 migrants and wounding 11 others in Libya
The Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) condemns the hideous murder of 30 migrants in Muzdah, western Libya. Eleven migrants were also wounded in crime committed by the family of a human...
National and international priorities in responding to the refugee crisis amid COVID-19
“The Pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time than this. Jordan has witnessed a clear rise in unemployment rates during the past four years, and a deep recession during the past ten years,” Dr....
ARDD partners with the Jordanian Paramedic Society to provide medical and financial support to the most affected amid Coronavirus crisis in Jordan
Within the framework of a project covering the basic needs of vulnerable Jordanian and Non-Jordanian groups most affected by the pandemic in Jordan that is funded by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of...
In cooperation with 12 JONAF member CBOs, ARDD concludes Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr campaigns amid COVID-19
Continuing its emergency and relief efforts in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic and in promoting the spirit of solidarity in the holy month, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), supported by the...
ARDD provides legal aid services to over 7,000 beneficiaries in Jordan during COVID-19 lockdown
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan, in March, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), UNHCR’s legal partner, has been providing legal services to beneficiaries, in line with its mission of securing...
In cooperation with the Community Media Network, ARDD dedicates a daily radio program, video clips and an information resource website in response to COVID-19
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with the Community Media Network, has launched a media campaign that includes video clips and a daily awareness program entitled “Together we will defeat Coronavirus”....
In cooperation with the Community Media Network, ARDD dedicates a daily radio program, video clips and an information resource website in response to COVID-19
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with the Community Media Network, has launched a media campaign that includes video clips and a daily awareness program entitled “Together we will defeat Coronavirus”....
Panelists emphasize the importance of political will to sustain social protection after the pandemic
On Wednesday, 13 May 2020, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the fifth virtual session of its regional dialogue series on social protection in the Arab world. Through this series, ARDD seeks...
ARDD enhances cooperation with the Jordanian Ministries of Interior and Social Development and local CBOs to activate relief efforts in response to the Coronavirus crisis in Jordan
Within the framework of a project covering the basic needs of vulnerable Jordanian and Non-Jordanian groups most affected by the pandemic in Jordan that is funded by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of...
Position Paper on the Situation in the Occupied Territory The Question of Palestine in the Times of COVID-19 (No.1)
On the 72nd Anniversary of Al Nakba Day ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on the Question Launches a Paper Denouncing the Continuing Israeli Violations against Palestinians amid COVID-19 Crisis Amman-15 May 2020, The Global Network...
The Policies of Neglect: SMEs and COVID-19 in Jordan Perspectives Blog Series
By Ramsey Mansur In order for the majority for SMEs to survive the COVID-19 induced economic crisis there is no alternative to injecting liquidity into the economy. SMEs in Jordan have always found it difficult to...
Coronavirus in Sudan: Limited Assistance Aggravates the Suffering of the Poor Briefs about the State of Social Protection in the Arab World
Amid imbalanced and fragile economic conditions and decreases in income, more than 70% of families living in the Republic of Sudan will lose their income as a result of the closures and restrictions associated with...
ARDD and the Palestinian NGOs Network sign a Cooperation MOU
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), the founding member and coordinator of the Jordanian National NGOs Forum (JONAF), signed the memorandum of cooperation between the JONAF and the Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO) end...
Experts stress the importance of preserving human dignity of those most affected in the face of crises
Amman, Tuesday 5 May 2020 – The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the fourth virtual session of its regional dialogue series on social protection in the Arab world. Through this series, ARDD...
Coronavirus in Tunisia…Painful Facts Briefs about the State of Social Protection in The Arab World
The substantial financial hardships faced by thousands of Tunisian workers due to the general quarantine imposed in light of the Coronavirus have become evident. A striking example of this can be seen through the incident...
Coronavirus in Tunisia…Painful Facts Briefs about the State of Social Protection in The Arab World
The substantial financial hardships faced by thousands of Tunisian workers due to the general quarantine imposed in light of the Coronavirus have become evident. A striking example of this can be seen through the incident...
In cooperation with OCHA, ARDD works to enhance protection of children and their families in refugee and host communities in Jordan
In continuation of its relief efforts and in implementation of its preparatory plan and the Jordanian NGOs Forum (JONAF) response plan to coronavirus, and with the support of the United Nations Office for the Coordination...
Coronavirus Implications on Vulnerable Groups: The Libyan case Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
As the United Nations urges unity in the fight against the Coronavirus,[1] there has been a recent call for a ceasing of all hostilities between conflicting parties in Libya in order to enable the medical authorities to...
Coronavirus Implications on Vulnerable Groups: The Libyan case Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
As the United Nations urges unity in the fight against the Coronavirus,[1] there has been a recent call for a ceasing of all hostilities between conflicting parties in Libya in order to enable the medical authorities to...
ARDD celebrates World Press Freedom Day and announces the winners #AlNahdaYouth Social Journalism Competition
Amman – On Sunday May 3 2020 marking the World Press Freedom Day, The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) announced #Al Nahda Youth Social Journalism Competition winners. The Competition which was launched as...
Voices from Souf Camp in Jordan I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
The Covid-19 pandemic does not affect everyone equally, how did the preventive measures affect refugees in the camps? Which groups are most affected? Three social activists from Palestinian refugee camp Souf share their views with...
A Statement by the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) on the occasion of International Labour Day 2020
Every year on the 1st of May, people all over the world celebrate International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day. This year we mark this occasion differently as many workers all over the world...
Experts and thinkers warn of the continued consequences of the COVID19 crisis on the future of the Arab world Social Protection in the Arab World Regional Dialogue Series Third Session
On Tuesday, 29 April 2020, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the third virtual session of its Regional Dialogue Series on social protection, titled “COVID-19 and the Future of the Arab World.”The moderator...
Refugee Projects amid COVID19… New Obstacles to Overcome I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
Unexpected risks and setbacks are not surprising for refugees trying to rebuild their businesses in host countries; their previous experiences, the loss of their past projects, and having to leave their countries has equipped them...
Refugee Projects amid COVID19… New Obstacles to Overcome I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
Unexpected risks and setbacks are not surprising for refugees trying to rebuild their businesses in host countries; their previous experiences, the loss of their past projects, and having to leave their countries has equipped them...
In cooperation with Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) ARDD launches the “Supportive Neighborhoods” (Harat Al Ouneh) initiative as part of its relief response programs
As part of its continuous relief efforts and in implementation of its preparedness plan and JONAF response plan to Coronavirus crisis, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) announced the launch of the “Harat...
In the time of Coronavirus in Egypt: Delayed Responses and Fears in the Absence of Social Protection Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
In this brief, ARDD analyses the measures taken by Egypt to address the needs of those that are the most impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic; namely refugees, daily workers, women, children, and the elderly. ARDD...
In the time of Coronavirus in Egypt: Delayed Responses and Fears in the Absence of Social Protection Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
In this brief, ARDD analyses the measures taken by Egypt to address the needs of those that are the most impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic; namely refugees, daily workers, women, children, and the elderly. ARDD...
In the time of Coronavirus Mauritania Responds to Impoverished Communities and Demands for Decent Work Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
In this brief, ARDD seeks to understand the measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to address the needs of those that are most affected by the Coronavirus pandemic; namely refugees, daily workers, women,...
In the time of Coronavirus Mauritania Responds to Impoverished Communities and Demands for Decent Work Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
In this brief, ARDD seeks to understand the measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to address the needs of those that are most affected by the Coronavirus pandemic; namely refugees, daily workers, women,...
Panelists stress the necessity of developing the public sector and the role of the private sector in combatting COVID19 crises @ ARDD’s Regional Dialogue Series on Social Protection Series in the Arab World 2ND Session
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held its second virtual regional dialogue session on Tuesday, April 21. The series moderator H.E. Dr. Sawsan Al-Majali, started the session by pointing out that despite the...
“Opportunities for Good” Perspectives Blog Series
by Adam Leach[1] This ‘threat’ to our security – our health, economy, relationships, hopes, fears and more – has done and is doing enormous damage. That’s clear. To the people and systems of the ‘rich’...
“Opportunities for Good” Perspectives Blog Series
by Adam Leach[1] This ‘threat’ to our security – our health, economy, relationships, hopes, fears and more – has done and is doing enormous damage. That’s clear. To the people and systems of the ‘rich’...
Responsible Citizenship and the Reality of Poverty -ARDD Perspectives Blogs Series
By Inaas Slimi and Ruba Ahmad The meaning of responsible citizenship — which perhaps can be framed as citizens having knowledge about their roles in their communities, countries and the world, as well as playing...
Responsible Citizenship and the Reality of Poverty -ARDD Perspectives Blogs Series
By Inaas Slimi and Ruba Ahmad The meaning of responsible citizenship — which perhaps can be framed as citizens having knowledge about their roles in their communities, countries and the world, as well as playing...
Refugee initiatives in Europe to support their families and host countries in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
Refugees of all origins that are hosted in various countries have acquired several organizational and societal experiences to help them cope with the difficulties of migration. Within the context of COVID-19, many refugees have harnessed...
Refugee initiatives in Europe to support their families and host countries in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
Refugees of all origins that are hosted in various countries have acquired several organizational and societal experiences to help them cope with the difficulties of migration. Within the context of COVID-19, many refugees have harnessed...
Conditions in Morocco in the age of Coronavirus Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
On 2 March 2020, Morocco registered its first case of the Coronavirus. The registered number of infected persons, as of April 6, increased to 1184 cases, while the number of deaths rose to 90. Morocco...
Decision Makers and Experts in the Arab world emphasize the importance of localization and solidarity between the government, the private sector and civil society organizations to combat COVID-19 @ARDD’s 1st session of Regional Dialogue Series on Social Protection in the Arab World
On Monday, 13 April 2020, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the first online session of its Regional Dialogue Series on Social Protection policies in the Arab world. The host and moderator...
“Call for the Inclusion of Refugees and Migrants in the COVID-19 Protection Mechanisms of Arab Countries” Statement by the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA)
Every day, in ways small and large, the spread of the Coronavirus is reshaping the lives of millions around the world. Still, as countries around the globe brace against COVID-19, it is important that governments...
COVID-19 crisis deepens poverty in Algeria Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
Within the context of this health crisis, ARDD has mobilized to utilize existing resources, expand resources, and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities in order to prevent the further exacerbation of inequality. It is important...
COVID-19 crisis deepens poverty in Algeria Briefs about the state of Social Protection in the Arab world
Within the context of this health crisis, ARDD has mobilized to utilize existing resources, expand resources, and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities in order to prevent the further exacerbation of inequality. It is important...
Civil Society Organizations on Frontlines of COVID19 Fight Jordanian NGOs Forum (JONAF)
The Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) endeavours to lead the efforts of humanitarian response and development in Jordan, in an effort to meet the needs of vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan as well...
Blog Series: “I am a refugee in the Age of Coronavirus” Self-Isolation amid Isolation
Ahmed Katlish Germany initiated calls for the population to voluntarily isolate themselves in the beginning of March 2020, in response to the spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eventually, the disease accelerated, as did Germany’s...
Blog Series: “I am a refugee in the Age of Coronavirus”
In this blog series, ARDD collects voices from refugees in the Arab world with different origins and shares their perspectives and challenges pertaining to the new measures against the further spread of the coronavirus, or...
Blog Series: “I am a refugee in the Age of Coronavirus”
In this blog series, ARDD collects voices from refugees in the Arab world with different origins and shares their perspectives and challenges pertaining to the new measures against the further spread of the coronavirus, or...
Youth for Palestine held their first meeting as part of the #AlNahdaYouth Dialogue sessions
As part of #AlNahdaYouth dialogue sessions, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the Youth for Palestine group session on Sunday, May 31, 2020 via ZOOM. As this session, which comes as part...
The Jordanian National NGOs Forum (JONAF) develops a response plan and monitors the Situation of the affected families in Al Mafraq
As part of its endeavor to lead the efforts exerted in the areas of the humanitarian response and development in Jordan, to meet the needs of vulnerable groups of refugees, asylum seekers in Jordan and...
JONAF’s Founding Member, ARDD commemorates Women Leaders from the Armed and Security Forces and Civil Society Organizations on International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March 2020), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) on behalf of Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF), represented by the Arab Cultural Forum, joined the world...
Voices from Souf Camp in Jordan I am a refugee in the age of Coronavirus Blog Series
The Covid-19 pandemic does not affect everyone equally, how did the preventive measures affect refugees in the camps? Which groups are most affected? Three social activists from Palestinian refugee camp Souf share their views with...
Statement by the Migration and Refugee Forum for the Arab World (MARFA) on: The new developments related to the Turkish/Greek border
As a network committed to the preservation of human life and dignity, MARFA vehemently calls for serious consideration of the plight of refugees and displaced persons amid a military escalation in Syria and direct clashes...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 5th Edition March 2020
The beginning of this year witnessed serious discord following the announcement of ‘Peace to Prosperity, A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People,’ – also known as the “Deal of the...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 5th Edition March 2020
The beginning of this year witnessed serious discord following the announcement of ‘Peace to Prosperity, A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People,’ – also known as the “Deal of the...
Jordan’s Migrant Labor Rectification Campaign 2019 Monitoring Report
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) – through its cooperation and partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide legal services to refugee groups – has contributed to a...
A Reading into the Projects Stipulated for Jordan in the “Deal of the Century”
Dr. Yusuf Mansur, Former Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Economic Expert at ARDD, presents a reading into the Projects Stipulated for Jordan in the “Deal of the Century” that offers Jordan 15 economic projects...
A Reading Into the Economics of the “Deal of the Century” (West Bank and Gaza Strip)
The “Deal of the Century,” which was released on January 28, 2020, promises the Palestinian people prosperity and well-being. However, it is simply a document that unilaterally empowers an illegal and self-proclaimed entity (according to the...
Perceptions and Experiences of Youth in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Jordan Needs Assessment Report
The Jordanian government, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and the Camp Services Committees / Department of Palestinian Affairs in Jordan have exerted tremendous efforts over...
ARDD releases the complete Arabic Translation* of the Peace to Prosperity –Vision to improve the lives the Palestinian and Israeli people”.
On January 28, 2020 in Washington and in the absence of Palestinian representatives, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the so-called “Deal of the Century” or the “Peace to Prosperity” plan,...
Statement by The Global Network of Experts on The Question of Palestine Condemning and Calling for Rejection of, and Mobilization against, the So-Called “Deal of the Century”
In response to the so-called “Deal of the Century”, which U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced on 28 January 2020, The Global Network of Experts on The Question of Palestine, has expressed...
Her Steps Stories of Ambitious Women
The Arab Nahda (renaissance) is a common intellectual and societal act and comes as a result of equal participation of women in the project of the aspired human civilizational renaissance. ARDD’s initiatives and programs seek...
Palestinian Refugees: Is there the need for a new approach to solutions beyond the 70 year old impasse?
On 20 – 22 October 2019, as part of its Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine’s efforts, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized the Networks 2nd Annual workshop in Amman...
ARDD holds a Roundtable Discussion titled “Child Protection Frameworks in Jordan” in partnership with OCHA
Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held the roundtable discussion “Child Protection Frameworks in Jordan: Legislative, Social and Educational Measures” on Sunday, December 22, 2019, as part of the “Comprehensive Children’s Access to Justice” implemented within...
‘Situation Report on International Migration 2019: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the Context of the Arab Region’ A Blog by ARDD’s Al Nahda Thought Center
Context On the occasion of International Migrant’s Day, ARDD would like to take the opportunity to shed light on the recently published 3rd Situation Report on International Migration by the United Nations and the International...
Ph.D. Ramzi Munir Al Baalbaki: The Arabic Language is suffering, and it is our role to protect it from extinction At Al Nahda Thought Forum Session celebrating the World Arabic Language Day
The Arabic studies professor at the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese Ph.D. Ramzi Munir Al-Baalbaki, considered that the most dangerous factor for the retreat of the Arabic language lies within “the view of future...
Over a Cup of Coffee Sessions: Women supporting each other
As part of INDICASARE project “Research, Capacity Building, Awareness and Resilience of the Syrian and host communities” supported by NOVACT, and as a part of 16 days of activism campaign, ARDD conducted three community sessions (Over...
Work opportunities for passionate and ambitious change agents
Founded in 2008 in Amman-Jordan, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is a Civil Society Organization that seeks to initiate a new Nahda (Arab Renaissance) project to contribute in addressing the challenges faced by the...
ARDD participates in the Second Regional Dialogue on Counter-Trafficking Responses in Humanitarian Settings across the Levant
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the second regional conference held in Turkey during 26-27 / 11/2019 on human trafficking and referral systems for victims and affected people in the context of the...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 4th Edition December 2019
The last three months witnessed various developments with regards to the Question of Palestine with the extension of UNRWA’s mandate at United Nations fourth Committee meeting with an overwhelming vote. However, these months registered further...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 4th Edition December 2019
The last three months witnessed various developments with regards to the Question of Palestine with the extension of UNRWA’s mandate at United Nations fourth Committee meeting with an overwhelming vote. However, these months registered further...
Jordanian Women in the Context of Conflict Prevention & Resolution
Jordan has taken several steps towards enhancing and expanding the role of women in peace-building through capacity building of competent gender sensitive cadre in the humanitarianresponse field. Which comes inline with the (2018-2021) Jordanian National...
Violence and Youth’s Participation in Public Life
This report comes in the context of the project “Bridges of Understanding: Empowering Youth through Community Cohesion” in Al-Mafraq Governorate, which was implemented by Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in cooperation with the...
ARDD launches #AlNahdaYouth Social Journalism Contest 2019 in initiation of its Media Platform
Al Nahda Youth Social Journalism Contest is inviting youth “Social Journalists” to submit an essay describing a theme that explores the importance of one of the following subjects in their day-to-day lives, promoting the ideals...
ARDD launches 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign’s Activities
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The Arab...
Analyzing Women’s Access to Justice
Challenges to women’s access to justice are considered one of the main reasons for the prevalence of economic violence against women. This was made evident by the 4th Perspective paper titled “Analyzing Women’s Access to...
In Partnership with UN OCHA ARDD Launches a New Child Protection Project Comprehensive Children’s Access to Justice
On 20th November 1989, 30 years ago the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed. Today as we celebrate World Children’s Day, ARDD is happy to announce the launch of New Child Protection...
ARDD and the Boston University School of Law’s International Human Rights Clinic sign Memorandum of Understanding
In line with its efforts towards a democratic society – where all have access to justice and dignity regardless of gender, creed or status – and its firm belief that the path to a true...
Legal Paper:New Procedures Home Based Businesses Professional Practice License For Syrians in Jordan
This paper addresses the recently amendments issued on the procedures of 2017 , which allows the practice of certain home-based professions, and their impact on Syrian women refugees’ economic participation and empowerment, the paper also discusses...
Joint Statement issued by the Arab Immigration and Asylum Group regarding EU Parliament vote against Improving search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean
We, the undersigned, express our deep concern at the European Parliament vote against the resolution on 24 October 2019, which called on EU Member States to improve search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean. Given...
Supporting Governance from Below – Effective local engagement of and within communities in northern municipalities in Jordan and the role for local civil society.
Governance from below – listening to and representing the voices of people through local participation in decision making and ensuring accountability towards local communities – is crucial for sustaining peace and security, for ensuring sustainable...
ARDD holds training sessions on PVE
In partnership with the International Institute for Nonviolent Action (NOVACT), ARDD held training sessions on 20 and 21 October 2019 at its office in Amman, Jordan. These sessions are part of the work of the...
Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal, ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on The Question of Palestine Conclude its 2nd Annual Meeting Calling for more inclusion of Refugees in any Durable Solution Approach to their Plight
Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal, ARDD’s Global Network of Experts on The Question of Palestine Concluded its 2nd Annual Meeting Tuesday 22nd October 2019. On 20 – 22 October, as...
As Part of the “Women, Peace and Security” Project ARDD’s Al Nahda Women Network Implements Community Based Initiatives in Irbid & Mafraq Governorates
Al Nahda Women’s Network that was founded by Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), concluded a series of 8 initiatives in Irbid and Mafraq governorates in September 2019. These Initiative came as part of...
ARDD Holds “Media as a Tool for Social Peace and Solidarity” Training Workshops in Al Mafraq
In an effort to promote youth participation in achieving social cohesion in their areas and their host communities and providing them with the necessary tools to contribute effectively to achieving stability in the region. Within...
In partnership with the University of Jordan Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) ARDD holds “The Key for Change: Learning from Women’s Initiatives in the Arab World” Seminar
As part of Al Nahda Thought Center regular sessions with experts, activists and thought leaders, and in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan (CSS), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy...
Legal Paper: Non-Jordanian Work Permit’s Fee Regulation
In this paper we discuss the legal situation of migrant workers in Jordan, whose numbers has increased significantly in the last ten years, prompting the authorities to find legislative and regulatory solutions that seek to...
What will Jordanian civil society look like if localization is achieved? JONAF -Working together towards Localization
JONAF- Working together towards Localization As part of its advocacy efforts and role in promoting localization of humanitarian response, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) held its third annual event On July 21, 2019, seeking...
ARDD holds discussion sessions to launch awareness campaign “The importance of the participation of local communities, women and youth in building solidarity and community peace”
Within the framework of the project “Research, Capacity Building, Awareness and Resilience of Syrian and Host Communities”, implemented by Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with the International Institute for Nonviolent Action...
Women Representatives from 11 CBOs in Irbid and Al Mafraq Conduct Visits to Experienced NGOs
Within the (Women for Peace) project which is implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) with the support of the Women’s Fund for peace and humanity in order to promote the involvement of...
Legal Opinion – Suggested Amendments to the Human Trafficking Prevention Law’s Draft
Introduction: Based on the principles of justice and equality, and on the basis of our support and advocacy for all efforts to achieve and establish the highest principles of human rights, and seeking to ensure...
Amman’s Mayor talks to Al Nahda Forum’s Audience at “Amman … the city of light” Panel Discussion
As part of its regular meetings with experts and officials, the Arab Renaissance Organization for Democracy and Development (ARDD) Nahda forum held a panel discussion on Monday 9th of September 2019 with His Excellency Dr Yousef...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 3rd Edition September 2019
The last three months witnessed further violations in Palestine as Israel started to demolish more than 100 Palestinians homes in Jerusalem’s outskirts, attacked worshipers performing Eid prayers at Al Aqsa, Palestinian refugees face sanctions for...
Gendering decision-making in mobility and insecurity; the necessity for including Syrian women and girls in discussions on potential return
As part of its perspectives series, and after the paper “Jordanian youth and their decision-making processes regarding their futures”, in which Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) addressed the phenomenon of increasing out-migration of...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 3rd Edition September 2019
The last three months witnessed further violations in Palestine as Israel started to demolish more than 100 Palestinians homes in Jerusalem’s outskirts, attacked worshipers performing Eid prayers at Al Aqsa, Palestinian refugees face sanctions for...
Regional Responses regarding the Integration of Europe’s Recently Arrived Arab Diaspora/Shataat
In this paper we address the potential for civil society organizations (CSOs) from the MENA-region to positively contribute to discussions in Europe about the most recently arrived Arab diaspora, or shataat. We explore if, and...
As part of ARDD’s vocational education project, 8 Students receive their vocational diploma from Al Khawarizmi College
“My dreams of completing my studies were deferred until I was granted a scholarship by ARDD” said Rama al-Sharbaji who was one of eight students graduated today at Al-Khwarizmi Technical College and received their vocational...
Jordanian youth and their decision-making processes regarding their futures
In this paper we address the issue of out-migration of Jordanian youth, which has consistently been noteworthy. We consider the factors that influence the decision-making processes of Jordanian youth regarding migration in a way that...
ARDD Enables 64 Young Men and Women in Al Mafraq to Launch their Specialized Electronic Platform
In an effort to promote youth participation in achieving social cohesion in their refugees’ hosting communities and their region and to provide them with the tools necessary to contribute effectively to their societies to achieve stability...
“Syrian Refugees’ Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding the Justice Sector in Jordan
ARDD has released its latest report entitled “Syrian Refugees’ Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding the Justice Sector in Jordan”. The report is based on the outcomes of two surveys: the first one was conducted under “Support...
“Syrian Refugees’ Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding the Justice Sector in Jordan
The report is based on the outcomes of two surveys: the first one was conducted under “Support for Justice Sector Reform” funded by the EU, and included a non-national non-representative sample of (1700) Jordanians and...
The Well-being of Religion & the Well-being of the World
Full text (in Arabic) of the lecture entitled (The Well- being of Religion and the Well-being of the World: Towards a New Narrative of Islam) made by Lebanese Intellectual and Writer Prof. Ridwan as-Sayyid. Hosted by ARDD’s...
Between Poverty and Prison: The Challenges of Debt among Vulnerable Women in Jordan
This study was released in ARDDs event on “World Refugee Day, June 20, 2019. This study is part of the project entitled, “Women`s Access to Economic Justice Through Legal Empowerment” Supported by Ford Foundation . The study comes...
Jordan’s Fragile Social Protection Strategy
On Wednesday 29th May 2019, under the motto “Opportunities, Dignity and Empowerment “, the Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Razzaz launched the National Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Strategy for 2019-2025, which was funded by UNICEF...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 2nd Edition June 2019
The last three months witnessed several troubling developments as the Great March of Return protests entered the second year in March, Netanyahu was reelected in April and we marked the 71st Year of Nakba in May,...
ARDD issues a legal paper on Birth registration statistics for Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2011 and the influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan, it was expected that vital civil incidents would occur in the refugee community, especially with the protracted crisis...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 2nd Edition June 2019
The last three months witnessed several troubling developments as the Great March of Return protests entered the second year in March, Netanyahu was reelected in April and we marked the 71st Year of Nakba in May,...
ARDD provides legal consultation services for cases of documenting marriage and kinship to (1544) female beneficiaries under “Protection Program”
Through ARDD’s implementation of the “Enhancing Protection” project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development in Jordan, which serves the Syrian refugees and the local community in the various governorates of the Kingdom,...
Guidance for the provision of legal support to victims of gender-based violence
These Guidelines were developed as part of the partnership between ARDD and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
ARDD Participates in a panel discussion entitled “National Response to Combat Human Trafficking”
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in “The National Response to Combat Human Trafficking” panel discussion that was held under the patronage of his Excellency the Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Talhouni and...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 1st Edition January 2019
This past October, ARDD held our first conference to discuss potential solutions to the issues surrounding Palestine. In addition to this seminar, The Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine was formed. This...
The Question of Palestine Newsletter, 1st Edition January 2019
This past October, ARDD held our first conference to discuss potential solutions to the issues surrounding Palestine. In addition to this seminar, The Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine was formed. This...
Know Her Rights Tools of Knowledge Elimination violence against women and girls in Jordan
Various sectors of Jordanian society are marred by a wide-ranging lack of gender sensitivity and different forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The easy-to-understand “Tools of Knowledge: Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls...
Dr. Zaid Eyadat the chairman of the Trustees Board at ARDD and our former colleague Mr.Hani Okasheh writes an article titled: “Human Rights Mechanisms in the Arab World: Politics and Protection”
This article provides a historical overview of the evaluation of human rights mechanisms in the MENA region, starting with the initial process of drafting an Arab Charter on Human Rights and its subsequent adoption 10...
Silent Women: An ARDD report on harassment in the workplace
The report is one of the outcomes that are to be produced as part of the Ford Foundation project ‘Women’s Access to Economic Justice through Legal Empowerment’. It provides an in-depth analysis of harmful and...
Under Patronage of HRH Prince Hassan, ARDD launches ‘Global Network of Experts on the Question of Palestine’
Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan, a Conference organized by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) was held on Sunday 14 October 2018 in Amman. The...
Discussing the phenomenon of extremism and its formation through a new book by researcher Ibrahim Gharaibeh
Gharaibeh: Assessing the future of extremist groups and their ability to work is linked to their ability to attract funding and supporters Gharaibeh: The protection of modernization requires a new social and cultural system, as...
“Arab Renaissance: Renewal of the Civilizational Message” Conference
ARDD hosted a two-day conference on April 25-26th, 2018, to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Over the past 10 years, ARDD has worked with determination to revive hope and mobilize society towards social, economic, and political justice. ARDD’s...
Barriers to Balance: Overcoming Obstacles to Women’s Economic Participation in Jordan
In Jordan, and much of the Global South, women face a unique dilemma. On the one hand, in the face of low rates of female labor force participation and increasing youth unemployment, women are exhorted...
ARDD Launches Professor Zaid Eyadat’s New Book “Islam, the State and Modernity: Mohamed Abed Al-Jabri and the Future of the Arab World”
Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) launches “Islam, the State and Modernity: Mohamed Abed Al-Jabri and the Future of the Arab World”, the book published by Palgrave Macmillan is written by ARDD’s chairman Dr....
Women’s Access to Justice: A Framework for Inquiry
This report analyzes the status of women’s access to justice in Jordan, with a particular focus on the Shari’a court system. Through a review of relevant laws, research, and international conventions, it identifies legal, social,...
Social guides manual
ARDD provides this guide to community guides in order to clarify some issues related to their job and support them in presenting it, and to have the source of important information and documents. The guide...
Public Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding the Justice Sector in Jordan
In 2012, the European Commission approved a long-term initiative to “Support Justice Sector Reform” that aims to improve the juvenile justice system, integrate various justice sector actors, and enhance the operational independence of key institutions...
Towards a Community Facilitator Model in Jordan
This report is a mixed methods study, having adopted a data collection approach that gathered both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data was collected from a desk review that covered CF models and legal empowerment...
YOU HAVE A CHANCE: Rethinking Women’s Economic Empowerment in Jordan
A host of international, governmental and civil society actors in Jordan have all undertaken the difficult challenge of fostering women’s economic empowerment across the Kingdom. Women’s economic empowerment is key to sustainable and inclusive development....
Public Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding the Justice Sector in Jordan
In 2012, the European Commission approved a long-term initiative to “Support Justice Sector Reform” that aims to improve the juvenile justice system, integrate various justice sector actors, and enhance the operational independence of key institutions...
Basic education and parents’ relations with school: Findings from a mini-survey of Jordanian and Syrian refugee households in Mafraq city
This paper presents descriptive statistics from a limited sample survey of Jordanian and Syrian refugee households in the city of Mafraq in northern Jordan. The main objective is to enhance our understanding of the communication...
Effective Parenting for Elementary School aged Children
Violence against children has long been advocated against because of the profound implications it can have on children. According to a study conducted by UNICEF in 2007, Jordanian parents have shortcomings in their parenting styles....
Guidelines for Effective and Positive Parent and Teacher Communication
These Guidelines are the product of reflection on the issues that were presented in the field in Mafraq governorate in Jordan where a large population of Syrian refugees live alongside their Jordanian neighbors, many of...
Improving learning environments in Jordanian public schools
This report from the project “Education for the Future” provides an overview of challenges and prospects of improving learning environments in Jordanian public schools in general. Available literature and public narratives on education in Jordan...
Zakat for Social Justice
Zakat is the most significant form of charity within Islam. ARDD believes that Zakat is both an opportunity fill the funding gaps in humanitarian and development assistance as well as enhance social justice. With a clear...
Legal Information for the Employee and Employer
Watch, a subsidiary of the Phoenix Centre for Economic and Informatics Studies, to provide specialised legal advice on labour issues and Jordanian labour law that is published on the Jordan Labour Watch website. Throughout this...
Civic Engagement: The Key for Women’s Political Participation in Karak
This report provides an evidence-based assessment intervention enhancing women’s leadership and civic engagement in the governorate of Karak that can contribute to enhance women’s meaningful political participation at the governorate and municipality level. The research...
Fostering a Culture of Responsibility and Accountability Improving the Learning Environment in Jordan
At the start of the 1990s, education reform was prioritised by the Jordanian government which led to substantial investments in the development of human resources over the past three decades; ultimately resulting in a concreteoverall...
Access to Higher Education for Refugees in Jordan
Throughout the five-year Syrian refugee crisis, education for refugee children has been prioritized in development, humanitarian aid, media coverage, discussion, and research. Extensive efforts have been made to increase children’s access to education to ensure...
Legal Aid’s Four Pillars for Engaging Men and Boys in SGBV Prevention in Zaatari Refugee Camp
This report, based on ARDD-Legal Aid’s experiences of working with men and boys on SGBV prevention in Zaatari refugee camp, lays out four pillars of how SGBV prevention programs can be adapted to work effectively...
Fostering a Culture of Responsibility and Accountability Improving the Learning Environment in Jordan
At the start of the 1990s, education reform was prioritised by the Jordanian government which led to substantial investments in the development of human resources over the past three decades; ultimately resulting in a concreteoverall...
2015 in Review: Women’s Rights and Access to Justice in Jordan
This paper reviews the state of women rights and access to justice in Jordan in 2015. Specifically it addresses recent developments that have taken place over the past year and examines the new initiatives and...
