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 […]
Stolen Childhoods: The Structural Realities Driving Child Labor in Jordan
By Giulia Zorzo, RSC Intern Jordan is widely recognized as a beacon of stability, hospitality, and progressive development in a historically volatile region, consistently demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to humanitarian relief and social progress. However, decades of geopolitical shocks, regional refugee crises, and global economic pressures have placed an immense strain on the country’s resources […]
Field Support Units Launched Under the Security Bridges Project to Strengthen Access to Social Protection in Jordan
The Social Security Corporation (SSC), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), has launched Field Support Units under the Security Bridges Project across Ramtha, Mafraq, Zarqa, and South Amman between 8 and 11 June 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to strengthen social protection, […]
Summer Course – International Politics in the SWANA Region: Colonial Legacy, Displacement, and Humanitarian Governance
Summer Course 2026 International Politics in the SWANA Region: Colonial Legacy, Displacement, and Humanitarian Governance A Joint Academic Initiative of the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), Jordan, and the Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Institute of International Studies (IALIIS), Birzeit University, Palestine Location: Amman, Jordan Dates: 12–30 July 2026 Duration: 3 Weeks […]