House Speaker Highlights UN Women Partnership
The article focused on Jordanian House of Representatives Chairman Mazen Al-Qadi emphasizing the importance of partnership with the United Nations Women to enhance women's empowerment in Jordan, particularly in the areas of political, economic, and social participation. The meeting discussed the role of the organization in improving women's involvement in political life by increasing the number of female parliamentarians to the highest level in history (27 women MPs), as well as the need to develop training and leadership qualification programs for women and to support their participation in governorates and municipalities. Executive Director of the organization, Sima Buhuth, highlighted the importance of building an accurate national database to support policy development and identify gaps, with a focus on women's roles in social cohesion and peacebuilding, especially in refugee-hosting communities. The meeting also discussed the importance of strengthening women's economic participation through programs that connect training with the labor market, support women’s political engagement, and expand financing and entrepreneurship opportunities, in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population Census to gather accurate data on women’s realities and needs.
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