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 of colonial oppression.
JONAF Members Conclude ARDD-Led Training on Effective Advocacy
Women and Youth Empowerment

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 concluded a training program for JONAF members. This training built upon discussions from September 2024, where members identified priority community issues and committed to engaging in policy-making to drive sustainable development and social change.
5 Mar
Breaking the Stigma: Art as a Support Tool for Mental Wellbeing in Jordan
Women and Youth Empowerment

Breaking the Stigma: Art as a Support Tool for Mental Wellbeing in Jordan

5 Mar
Launch of the “ARDD-Europe” in Brussels: Strengthening Dialogue and Cooperation between Europe and the MENA Region

Launch of the “ARDD-Europe” in Brussels: Strengthening Dialogue and Cooperation between Europe and the MENA Region

26 Feb
Digital Shadows: The Threat of Online Violence Against Women in Jordan
Access to Justice

Digital Shadows: The Threat of Online Violence Against Women in Jordan

6 Feb
Politicization of Aid: Impact on Trust in the Humanitarian System

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 impartiality, neutrality, and humanity but also threatens critical support for millions of vulnerable individuals worldwide.
4 Feb
Global Disability Summit 2025: Towards A Global Partnership to Promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Global Disability Summit 2025: Towards A Global Partnership to Promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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 from 2 to 3 April 2025, as a "unique opportunity" to  improve the lives of persons with disabilities at all levels and in all fields. 
4 Feb
UNRWA’s ban and the intensification of settler-colonial erasure

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 the West Bank. ARDD strongly condemns the implementation of the ban and warns against Israel’s intensification of settler-colonial erasure of Palestine.
2 Feb
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