ARDD and Terre des Hommes Italy Discuss Strengthening Child Protection in Jordan Amid Growing Challenges
Economic hardship, gaps in legal protection, and declining humanitarian funding are placing vulnerable children and families in Jordan under growing pressure, raising concerns over child labour, school dropout, exploitation, and reduced access to essential services. These challenges were at the centre of a policy dialogue convened by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), […]
UNGA81 at a Turning Point? The Future of Multilateralism
Klaas Jacob Willem Hogerbrugge, RSC intern The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) unfolded as a pivotal test of whether multilateralism can still deliver in an era of deep geopolitical fractures, unresolved conflicts, and accelerating global risks. It exposed the erosion of trust in international institutions, but also revealed efforts to rebuild a rules-based […]
SSC, ILO and ARDD Conclude “Social Security Bridges” Activities under the PROSPECTS Programme
The Social Security Corporation (SSC), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), concluded the activities of “Social Security Bridges: Enhancing Awareness and Access to Social Security in Jordan,” implemented under the PROSPECTS Programme, funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The initiative aimed to raise […]
ARDD’s Strategic Approach to Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Well-Being
On 28 September 2026, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) convened an internal workshop on “ARDD’s Strategic Approach to Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Well-being: Understanding Livelihoods in Humanitarian & Development Work.” The workshop brought together ARDD’s programmatic, legal, operational, and research teams, including the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), to strengthen an integrated approach […]
Jordan’s Maritime Moment: The Race to Replace Hormuz
Klaas Jacob Willem Hogerbrugge, RSC Intern Every year, World Maritime Day passes by largely unnoticed outside the shipping industry, a fitting irony, since maritime trade is the invisible infrastructure that moves the vast majority of goods that the world consumes. In 2026, this infrastructure became impossible to ignore. When the US went to war with […]
From Awareness to Prevention: Five Sessions Strengthen Protection Against Drugs and Cybercrime
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen access to justice and promote legal and community-based prevention, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in five awareness-raising sessions held between July and September 2026 across Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps, Mafraq, Irbid, and Amman. Reaching more than 125 refugees and Jordanians, the sessions […]
In the Age of AI: What Should Tawjihi Measure for the Student of the Future?
As artificial intelligence tools become an increasingly integral part of students’ everyday lives, the question facing Jordan’s education system is no longer simply whether these tools should be used. Rather, it is about what students need to learn, what knowledge and skills assessment methods should reflect to prepare them for the future, and how the […]
From Assistance to Opportunity: What Do Women Really Need to Participate Meaningfully in Jordan’s Economy?
In Jordan, women pursue education, graduate from universities, build skills and ambitions, and seek opportunities in the labor market. Yet the vast majority remain outside it. This is a paradox that deserves closer attention. According to Jordan’s Labor Market Information System, women’s economic participation rate stood at only 14.8% in 2025, while 85.2% of women […]
The Future of Hai Jabal Amman Committee – CLOSER Jordan Local Proximity Network Advances Community-Led Priorities for Neighborhood Development
The Future of Hai Jabal Amman – CLOSER Jordan Local Proximity Network has taken a further step toward shaping a community-led approach to neighborhood development, identifying key urban priorities and agreeing on practical next steps to engage residents and translate these priorities into local action. Meeting for the second time on 12 August 2026, network […]
Enhancing Refugees’ Access to Justice: ARDD Highlights Its Legal Services in Zaatari Refugee Camp
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen refugees’ access to justice and legal protection in Jordan, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) took part in an awareness session at Zaatari Refugee Camp on 19 August 2026, introducing refugees to available legal aid services and practical ways to access them. Organized by the International […]