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 […]
Tawasol Network Strengthens Local Coordination for Crisis Preparedness through National Dialogue Sessions in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women Jordan and in collaboration with member organizations of the Tawasol Network including Al- Sumou Association, Al-Shehabiyya Charitable Association, Al-Hessa Charitable Association for Orphans and the Poor, Jordanian National Forum for Women, Ghor AlHadetha Women’s Charity Association, and I am Human Society for […]
Tawasol Network Strengthens Local Community Preparedness for Crisis Response in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with UN Women Jordan and in partnership with the following local associations: Jordanian National Forum for Women – Tafila, Shuqeira Association for Social Development – Karak, Al-Jawhara Association – Ma’an, Be Positive Association – Amman, Ghor Al-Safi Women’s Association for Social Development – Southern Jordan […]
SSC Enhances the Capacities of Insurance Awareness Committees Toward More Inclusive Social Protection
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Social Security Corporation (SSC), implemented a specialized training program entitled “Facilitation Skills and Effective Community Communication and Outreach,” with the participation of 50 employees from the SSC’s Insurance Awareness Committees teams. The training was held in Amman, […]
World Press Freedom Day: Journalism Under Fire
By Chiara Pirelli, RSC Intern Al Tayri, Southern Lebanon, April 22, 2026. Journalist Amal Khalil and photographer Zeinab Faraj are on assignment, reporting on the escalating situation in Bint Jbeil. At approximately 2:30 p.m., an Israeli strike hits a vehicle driving alongside them, killing both its passengers. Khalil and Faraj immediately abandon their car to […]
Palestine at the Center of Regional War: Expanding Colonial Annexation and Political Violence
Times of War: Regional Policy Dialogue Series Featuring Sahar Francis, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer and defender of Palestinian political prisoners for over 25 years, and Dr. Munir Nusaibah, Assistant Professor at Al-Quds University’s Faculty of Law and Director and Co-founder of the Al-Quds Human Rights Clinic Overview The Middle East faces a dangerous escalation of […]
ARDD Concludes “Nidaa’ for Change” Project and Celebrates the Role of Participating Girls as Advocates for Inclusive Education
Amid the growing challenges facing education systems in the region, particularly regarding inclusion and equity, the need for new approaches is becoming increasingly urgent. Such approaches must reposition girls and young women as key actors in shaping the future of education, rather than merely beneficiaries. In this context, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development […]
Migrant Workers and Refugees in Social Security
By: Adv. Rami Qweider and Khaled Al Jomaa Expanding coverage within social security systems is a fundamental pillar for enhancing financial sustainability and achieving social justice, particularly in economies that increasingly rely on migrant and refugee labor. In Jordan, despite a legal framework that allows these groups to be covered by social security, actual participation […]