The Journey to Silence: Understanding TFGBV and Its Impact on Young Women’s Civic Engagement

As part of ARDD’s Reclaiming the Future Campaign, and within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) held a dialogue session on Monday, December 1st, addressing the effects of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) on the civic and democratic participation of young women. Dr. Miriam Abu Samra, […]

ARDD Participates in Global Convening on Strategic Fundraising

ARDD took part in The Fund for Global Human Rights’ convening, “Strengthening Strategic Fundraising,” held in Greece on December 2–3, 2025, following an official invitation from the Fund. Lobna Al-Khatib, ARDD’s Head of the Administration Department, represented the organization as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance institutional capacity and advance sustainable funding strategies. The […]

A Session Exploring the Gaps Facing Women in Green Entrepreneurship

Lawyers Ahmad Akhou Ameira and Mousa Al-Zyoud from the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in delivering a presentation on the legal challenges and opportunities surrounding women’s participation in economic development, whether through establishing small and medium enterprises or pursuing available employment opportunities. This took place during a roundtable session held in Amman […]

Empowering Women in Gaza – Lessons from Global Contexts

The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as the think-tank hub of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), organized a webinar, titled: Empowering Women in Gaza: Lessons from Global Contexts on Tuesday 11th November within the framework of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the event highlighted the urgency of integrating women’s leadership into […]

ARDD Shares Research on Adaptive Social Protection and Climate Resilience at IDOS International Workshop

Last week, Dr. María del Mar Logroño Narbona, Senior Advisor at ARDD, presented our recent research on adaptive social protection and climate resilience in Jordan’s refugee camps during the International Workshop “(How) does social protection promote climate change mitigation and adaptation? Empirical evidence and way forward,” organized by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability […]

The International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations Towards UN Agencies, Other International Organizations and Third States: Initial Reflections

Amman, 17 November 2025 – The Question of Palestine Program at ARDD’s Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), in partnership with Law for Palestine (L4P), hosted a high-level hybrid event titled “The International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations Towards UN Agencies, Other International Organizations and Third States: Initial Reflections.”   The panel brought together […]

ARDD Participates in Barcelona’s Regional Civic Forums

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the Barcelona meetings held from 12 to 16 November 2025, joining Euro-Mediterranean partners to address rising authoritarianism, shrinking civic space, and the urgent need for collective action on justice and human rights. ARDD’s engagement in the Non-Violence Factory and the UNSILENCE Forum directly supports its […]

Renaissance Strategic Center Partners with Social Change School

 The Renaissance Strategic Centre (RSC) is enthusiastic to announce a partnership with the Social Change School (SCS) [https://www.socialchangeschool.org/en/], formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed this November. As a pioneering educational institution in Europe, SCS is dedicated to empowering young professionals and managers to lead and innovate nonprofit organizations, driving stronger social impact. The […]

ARDD reaffirms its commitment to child protection and participates in a field visit to the Center for the Care and Rehabilitation of Female Beggars in Al-Dhulail

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD),as one of the founding members of the National Working Group to Combat Child Labour established in 2022—took part in a field visit organized by the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) to the Center for the Care and Rehabilitation of Female Beggars in Al-Dhulail District. The visit […]