The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in a roundtable session held in Mafraq Governorate on Monday, 24th November 2025. The session was organized as part of a collaboration between ARDD and Movement for Peace, in partnership with the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), to strengthen the role of women and enable their effective participation in the labor market and entrepreneurship.
Held under the title “Enhancing the Effective Participation of Jordanian Women, Refugees, Young Women, and Women with Disabilities through a Human Rights-Based Inclusive Approach,” the session focused on exploring the gaps and challenges facing women in the field of entrepreneurship, as well as discussing opportunities for their economic empowerment.
Lawyers Basel Al-Hawamdeh and Kifaya Al-Dalabih from ARDD delivered an extensive presentation addressing the legal aspects and challenges that women face in the labor market. They also introduced the legal services provided by ARDD under the project “Enhancing Women’s Effective Participation through a Comprehensive Rights-Based Approach in Jordan,” implemented by Movement for Peace in cooperation with a group of local associations. The presentation included a summary of the awareness workshops conducted to support women and provide them with the necessary legal knowledge.
The session featured an in-depth discussion on the key obstacles that continue to limit women’s ability to engage effectively in economic activities, particularly difficulties in accessing finance and the lack of effective marketing channels, despite the strong skills and managerial experience many women possess. The dialogue also highlighted the importance of strengthening an enabling environment for women, whether through policies or local initiatives.
Representatives of local associations and civil society organizations in Mafraq Governorate took part in the session, intending to exchange expertise and develop practical recommendations that can help support women-led businesses, enhance their ability to achieve success and sustainability in the labor market, and empower them to play a greater role in economic and social development.
