Ecocide and Warfare in Southwest Asia: The Case of Lebanon
By Chiara Pirelli, RSC Intern In recent years, the environmental consequences of conflicts in Southwest Asia have intensified dramatically. Grave geopolitical instability has affected the region for decades, causing recurrent and extensive humanitarian crises. Alongside, a new element has emerged: ecocide. Ecocide is defined as “unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is […]
From Pension Protection to Cash Compensation: Is Social Security in Jordan Losing Its Core Purpose?
Analytical Article by: Adv.Rami Qweider and Khaled Al-Jum’a Enhancing the effectiveness of the social security system requires addressing the existing gaps that prevent contributors from obtaining a sustainable pension, particularly in light of the increasing reliance on lump-sum compensation. This necessitates establishing clear mechanisms for calculating contributions, facilitating contributors’ continuity in the labor market, and […]
ARDD Advocates for Refugee Rights and Localization Strategy at the 95th UNHCR Standing Committee
In the final week of March 2026, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the 95th UNHCR Standing Committee meeting. This high-level gathering served as a critical forum for addressing urgent humanitarian needs and provided a strategic platform to engage with diplomatic missions, international partners, and UNHCR officials dedicated to the protection of refugees and displaced […]
Rooted in the Land: Resilience on Palestine Land Day
Statement by ARDD On 30 March, Palestinians everywhere commemorate Land Day: a defining moment in the history of Palestinian struggle, collective resistance, and attachment to the land. Land Day marks the events of 1976, when Palestinians inside historic Palestine rose against Israeli plans to confiscate thousands of dunums of Palestinian land in the Galilee. The […]
Geopolitical, Strategic, and Humanitarian Implications of the Current Crisis in the Region
Times of War: Regional Policy Dialogue Series — Opening Session Summary Overview The Middle East is entering a phase of escalation, where the current crisis risks transforming into a broader regional and international conflict. The dynamic between Israel, the United States, and Iran has shifted from indirect confrontation toward direct military engagement, while expanding operations […]
No Recovery Without Recognition: Palestinian Women, Agency, and the Future of Gaza
By Bibi Loeven – RSC Intern Palestinian women have historically been central to the national struggle, organizing at the grassroots level, driving political mobilization, and safeguarding Palestinian identity and culture under occupation. During the ongoing genocide in Gaza, they have continued to serve as the primary anchors of family and community survival, while enduring extreme […]
Leading Change from the Ground Up: Zainab Alkhalil on Women, Justice, and Localization
By Abigail Harper, Intern at RSC This Women’s Month, we spotlight Zainab Alkhalil, Manager of the Education and Women’s Access to Justice Programs at ARDD, who recently marked 11 years of impactful humanitarian and development work with the organization. With over six years at UNESCO advancing Iraq’s National Literacy Strategy and expanding access to education […]
We Do Not Want a Seat… We Want a New Table: Rethinking Women’s Leadership in the Arab Region
By Malak Suleiman Over the past two decades, Jordan and the wider Arab region have witnessed a notable expansion in programs aimed at developing women’s leadership. Governments, donors, and civil society organizations have invested substantial resources in training, capacity-building, and promoting women’s civic and political participation. The experience of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and […]
Together… Stories of Voices towards a New Renaissance
Across communities in Jordan, change often begins in everyday spaces , through women choosing to participate, share ideas, and take active roles in shaping their communities. Through Empowering Each Other – Leading Together: Advancing Women’s Leadership Through Civic Action, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), learning spaces evolved into platforms for […]
From Lebanon to the Region: Preventing the Next Wave of Forced Displacement
Statement by MARFA The region is running out of space and capacity to handle another displacement crisis. As violence escalates across Lebanon, the country is rapidly entering what could become one of the most significant displacement emergencies in the region in recent years. In just a matter of weeks, humanitarian and government sources estimate that […]