ARDD Hosts Training on Global Diplomacy Strategies and Local Realities
As part of its ongoing partnership with Independent Diplomat, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a specialized training aimed at strengthening the diplomatic tools of organizations working in Jordan and linking global perspectives with local realities. The training brought together staff from Tahfeez Association and ARDD, the official partners of Independent Diplomat […]
The White Dress: From a Difficult Childhood to Leadership and Empowerment
By Sondos Saleh, participant in the She Leads program When I was in third grade, my mother surprised me with three dresses: pink, white, and lilac. She told me to pick one for my elementary school graduation ceremony. I still remember my messy hair that day, but I chose the white dress anyway. I imagined […]
ARDD Holds Dialogue Session on the New National E-Invoicing System
In line with the global shift toward digital transformation, the Jordanian government launched the National E-Invoicing System, which became mandatory in April 2025. The system, officially issued in 2022 under tax legislation, aims to digitize invoices to ensure accurate documentation of transactions, improve tax collection, and curb tax evasion. It represents a key step toward […]
ARDD holds a Digital Symposium on Participatory Governance in the Arab Region
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as part of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), facilitated an engaging virtual discussion titled “Reimagining Participatory Governance in the Arab Region: Local Practices and Comparative Lessons from Karenni State.” The webinar aimed at advancing a new understanding of governance in the complex, challenging context of the Arab world, where […]
Statement in Support of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) condemns in the strongest possible terms the 9 July 2025 sanctions imposed by the United States against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. These sanctions are politically motivated and legally indefensible. They represent […]
A Decade of Legal Aid for Refugees in Jordan: Lessons for Humanitarian Response and the Road Ahead
Over the past decade, Jordan has led the way in integrating legal aid into its refugee response. This article outlines key lessons from that journey and argues for legal aid to be recognized as a core humanitarian service, particularly in times of crisis and transition. As the Syrian refugee crisis enters a critical new phase, […]
ARDD’s GNQP and L4P host presentation of new UN Special Rapporteur report: From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide
On 1 July 2025, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, presented her latest report during an online meeting hosted by ARDD and Law for Palestine (L4P). The event brought together members of ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) and […]
War Breeds Refugees: A Region on the Brink of Mass Displacement
A Statement by MARFA On World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day comes at a time of grave escalation and deepening danger. As the region teeters on the edge of yet another catastrophic conflict, this time between Iran and Israel, the threat of mass displacement looms larger than ever. The drums of war are not only echoing through Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, but […]
Urgent Appeal to the World: End Israel’s Reckless Wars and Ensure Accountability for its Crimes
A Statement by ARDD
The international community should immediately pull Israel back from its ongoing campaign of starvation and elimination in Gaza and its unprovoked aggression against Iran, and take all measures necessary, individually and collectively, in line with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure compliance by Israel with its international obligations. The ongoing […]
Hate speech against women: between theory and practice
In light of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which takes place every year on the 18th of June, it is crucial in this day and age, and with the rising accessibility of social media, to acknowledge the detrimental effects of hate speech on vulnerable groups in society, as hate speech often targets inherent […]