ARDD Launches the CLOSER–Jordan Local Proximity Network to Advance Participatory Governance
AMMAN, JORDAN – Under the framework of CLOSER – Connecting LOcal proximity networks Sustaining participatory govERnance, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) convened the inaugural meeting of the CLOSER–Jordan Local Proximity Network on 6 July 2026. Building on the experience of the Future of Jabal Amman Committee, the network positions Jabal Amman as a pilot site for […]
Children Under Attack: A Cascade of Vulnerability
By Giulia Zorzo, RSC Intern June serves as a critical month for reflection and global humanitarian advocacy, bringing together three pivotal United Nations observances: the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (June 4), the World Day Against Child Labour (June 12), and World Refugee Day (June 20). Together, these occasions highlight the […]
Food Delivery Workers and Health Clearance Certificates in Jordan: Legal and Procedural Requirements
By Adv. Rami Quwaider, Legal Consultant at ARDD In a recent press statement, the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) reaffirmed the requirement for food delivery workers to obtain health certificates proving that they are free from communicable diseases. The JFDA also announced that it is conducting inspection campaigns in coordination with the Telecommunications Regulatory […]
Social Security Closer to Local Communities: Awareness Sessions Reach More Than 800 Beneficiaries
More than 800 beneficiaries of different nationalities participated in a series of social security awareness sessions held during the second half of June and early July. The sessions were delivered through a partnership between the Social Security Corporation (SSC), the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with several local civil society […]
Tawasol Network Evaluation and Sustainability Workshop
The Tawasol Network National Dialogue Workshop concluded after two days of discussions held on 26–27 April 2026, bringing together a wide range of civil society organizations and government institutions, including representatives from the National Center for Security and Crisis Management and the Gender Unit of the Public Security Directorate. The workshop sought to review the […]
A Day in the Life of International Humanitarian Civil Society in Jordan
By Baptiste Hanquart* Disclaimer: this text reflects a personal point of view and no opinion other than my own. I arrived in Jordan in 2019 as a representative of the forum of international non-governmental organisations, coming directly from the Central African Republic. I must admit that the contrast was striking. The humanitarian resources then mobilised […]
When the Numbers Fall, Don’t Look Away – A reflection on the 2026 Global Report on Internal Displacement
By Jule Harnack Every year on June 20, the World Refugee Day mobilizes global solidarity around refugees, those who are by definition forced to flee their own country and cross an international border. Yet, the current architecture of international law continues to neglect the vast majority of the world’s displaced population who remain trapped inside […]
ARDD Highlights Civil Documentation as a Lifeline for Refugees in Jordan on World Refugee Day 2026
High-level roundtable discusses lessons from Sudanese refugee documentation cases and underscores the importance of legal identity in safeguarding refugee rights and access to services. Marking World Refugee Day 2026, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a high-level roundtable discussion entitled, “Civil Documentation and Legal Identity as a Lifeline for Refugees in Jordan: […]
Sudan: Between Promise and Reality
By Jule Harnack, RSC intern Three years into the conflict, Sudan faces a dire humanitarian crisis with widespread famine and failing international aid. Despite high-level conferences, providing substantial pledges but little enforcement, local Sudanese actors and emergency response remain largely excluded from peace processes. While international leaders debate Sudan’s future in European conference halls, the […]
Participatory Journalism: Learning from “The Lebanon Displacement Diaries”
Lebanon continues to face significant pressures arising from displacement and its impact on those living within the country. In light of these challenges, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a seminar titled “Participatory Journalism: Learning from The Lebanon Displacement Diaries” to explore an alternative type of […]