Resources: Jordan

The first of two panel discussions taking place during WLP's conference, 2020 Vision: Mobilizing for Women's Rights and Ending Violence

The Arab Charter on Human Rights (ACHR) was adopted by the Council of the League of Arab States in 2004 and affirms the principles contained

Part of a series of interviews focusing on best practices for activists and human rights organizations with speakers and panelists of WLP's

Asma Khader (2006) of Sisterhood is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J), speaks about SIGI/J's mission, the state of NGOs in Jordan, the

Asma Khader speaks on leadership, women's leadership in Muslim societies, and her experiences and inspirations as a lawyer and women's human

Prominent Jordanian lawyer and women's rights activist Asma Khader of WLP Jordan/Sisterhood is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J) discusses

This video presents the first panel, response from Dr. Bachelet, and an audience Q&A at Celebrating UN Women: The Way Forward, a symposium

This video presents the third panel discussion from Challenges of Change: Religion, Secularism & Rights, a WLP conference. 

The final panel from Clash or Consensus? centers around the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in providing services typically

The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of 1952, with amendments through 2016.

The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of 1952, with amendments through 2016.

Filmed in Jordan and on the West Bank, Crimes of Honour documents the terrible reality of femicide - the killing of sisters or daughters

Thoraya Obaid introduces Asma Khader of WLP Jordan/Sisterhood is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J), who speaks on the subject of women's

WLP convenes a panel discussion on Family Law during their CSW60 event, Family Law and Violence: Reports from the Field. Activists from

Ina'am al-Aasha of Jordan discusses the state of women's rights in her home country, her work as an activist, and what she will take back to

WLP's partner in Jordan, Solidarity is Global Institute-Jordan, in collaboration with FES hosted an online panel on the challenges and

WLP's partner in Jordan, Solidarity is Global Institute-Jordan, in collaboration with FES hosted an online panel on the challenges and

In commemoration of International Women's Day, this episode of CNN's Amanpour focuses on the status of women's rights and gender equality

This video is a compilation of interview clips and footage segments from the Cultural Boundaries and Cyber Spaces conference in June 2000

Participants in the WLP Transnational Partners Convening (TPC), (Beirut, Lebanon, September 25-27, 2004): 12 interviewees describe the work

Jordanian Labor Law No. 8 of 1996, amended through 2012.

Mahnaz Afkhami, Founder of WLP, gives an overview of the difficulties of civil organizing, and discusses women's organizations in the Global

Nationality Law of Jordan of 1954, with amendments through 1987.

Law No. 6 of 1954 on Nationality for Jordan, with amendments through 1987.

Jordanian Penal Code of 1960, with amendments through 2018.

Jordanian Personal Status law No. 36 of 2010.

On 2 March 2012, activists and experts from across the world convened by the Women's Learning Partnership For Rights, Development and Peace

WLP's family law initiative and discussion continues during part two of the CSW60 event: When Home is Where the Harm is: Family Law Reform

A panel of activists discuss women's efforts to change public opinion, laws, and policies in order to build democratic and inclusive

WLP hosted a virtual webinar Women Leading with Courage in Times of Crisis on April 28, 2020.