In Brief | Resilience and Empowerment of Vulnerable Women: The Future of Jordan’s Growth and Stability | January – December 2023
In 2023, UN Women continued to champion the empowerment of vulnerable women in Jordan through the transformative OASIS Model. This initiative, supported by the European Union's Regional Trust Fund 'Madad', has been pivotal in advancing gender equality and women's rights.
Key Highlights of 2023:
- International Women's Day 2023: Celebrated at the Azraq Oasis Center, this event underscored the role of technology in achieving gender equality, resonating with the theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality."
- World Refugee Day: Marked by the theme "Hope Away from Home," this day honored the resilience and optimism of refugees striving for a stable and dignified future.
- Empowering Each Other: United for Change: This EU-funded initiative, in collaboration with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), equipped young Jordanians and Syrians with the skills for civic engagement and social protection, fostering community development and participation.
- Economic Empowerment Initiatives: The Entrepreneurship Training Program in Madaba was notable, which successfully empowered women to initiate business ventures, contributing to regional economic development.
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Bibliographic information
Geographic coverage:
Arab States/North Africa
Jordan
Subject areas:
Economic empowerment
Ending violence against women and girls
Gender equality and women’s empowerment
Peace and security
Resource type(s):
Newsletters/magazines
Publication year
2024
Number of pages
4
Publishing entity/ies:
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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