About SIGI-J

Founded in 1998 and based in Amman, Solidarity Is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J) advances women’s rights and civic participation through advocacy, education, research, and direct support services. Working across Jordan and the wider region, SIGI/J collaborates with legal professionals, academics, journalists, government officials, activists, and community leaders to promote gender equality, democratic participation, and social justice. 

Stemming from a deep belief in human rights, equality, and inclusive participation, SIGI/J combines legal aid, policy advocacy, youth engagement, and women’s economic and political participation to strengthen women’s ability to shape public life and decision-making processes. The organization works to reform discriminatory laws and public policies while expanding opportunities for women, youth, refugees, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities to fully exercise their rights and freedoms. 

Since joining Women’s Learning Partnership in 2001, SIGI/J has led programs on women’s human rights education, youth leadership, political participation, and the prevention of gender-based violence. Its training and advocacy initiatives equip women at the community level, youth activists, elected officials, and civil society organizations with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to drive meaningful change within their communities. 

In recent years, SIGI/J has expanded its work on political participation and electoral engagement. In 2024, the organization launched the “Vote” initiative to increase women’s and youth participation in national elections through election monitoring, observer trainings, and advocacy efforts addressing barriers including gender discrimination, electoral violence, and accessibility challenges. 

To date, SIGI/J remains one of Jordan’s leading feminist and rights-based organizations, advancing inclusive democracy, legal reform, and gender justice through collaboration, civic education, and community-driven leadership across the country and region.

Organizational Programs and Activities

• Support Services for Women at Risk (SANAD): Provides legal aid, psychosocial support, vocational training, and protection services for vulnerable women, including refugees, women heads of households, and survivors of violence. The program also supports access to shelters and referral services in coordination with government and civil society partners. 
• Youth Technology and Civic Engagement: Organizes an annual youth technology festival that engages young people in using digital tools for advocacy on women’s rights, political participation, and social justice, while building skills in innovation and civic leadership. 
• Women’s Political Participation and Election Monitoring: Implements programs to support women candidates, monitor elections from a gender perspective, and promote fair and inclusive electoral processes. This includes training observers and documenting barriers to women’s participation. 
• Legal Aid and Policy Reform: Provides legal representation and advocacy support in cases involving women’s rights, while engaging in long-term reform efforts on domestic violence laws, family law, and personal status legislation. 
• Community Education and Public Awareness: Conducts ongoing public seminars, cultural events, and awareness campaigns on issues such as child marriage, gender-based violence, and legal rights, using multimedia outreach and community engagement strategies.