ARDD Holds Roundtable on TFGBV and Its Impact on Young Women’s Democratic Participation
ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center(RSC) convened a high-level roundtable on Sunday, May 4, 2025, titled “Online Harm, Offline Consequences: Exploring the Barriers to Young Women’s Democratic Participation.” The event brought together activists, young women, experts, civil society representatives, and policymakers to address the growing impact of technology-facilitated violence on young women’s participation in public life. The […]
She Leads… A Consultation Meeting with Women Leaders and Experts on Women’s Issues from Jordan and Egypt
As part of the second phase of the “She Leads” program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a consultation meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, bringing together experts in women’s leadership and gender affairs from Jordan and Egypt. The meeting aimed to contribute to Renaissance Strategic Center´s ongoing research exploring the role […]
ARDD and René Moawad Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement to Enhance Girls’ Participation in Decision-Making
As part of the IGNITE project – Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the René Moawad Foundation signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to implement the project “Nidaa for Change” in Jordan, specifically in the governorates of Mafraq and […]
Five JONAF Members Win Elections for Charitable Associations Unions
In a significant step toward empowering charitable and local associations as well as Jordanian civil society, four members of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) won elections for charitable and women’s associations. These elections were held for the first time under the new unions’ system issued in February 2024, with voter turnout reaching 93% for […]
Nobel Peace Laureates Conclude Jordan Visit with Meeting with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal
The Nobel Women’s Initiative delegation concluded its visit to Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territories with a meeting with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal and HRH Tharwat El Hassan at Basman Palace on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The meeting was attended by a diverse group of women leaders, experts, and Jordanian activists. The visit, […]
Women Nobel Peace Laureates and Jordanian Human Rights Defenders Call for Collective Action for Peace and Security
In honor of the Nobel Women’s Initiative Delegation to Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with Nobel Women’s Initiative, held a Roundtable on Wednesday, April 9th 2025, titled “Women’s Collective Power to Lead Peace and Security.” This roundtable brought together Nobel Peace Prize laureates, women […]
“Relief aid in the month of Ramadan”… Members of JONAF Respond to the Most Affected Families and Bring Them Back Hope
The efforts of JONAF members from local associations are renewed, proving that they are the most able to touch upon the needs of their communities and cater to them properly, especially with regard to the distribution of aid and commitment to humanitarian standards, as well as getting access to beneficiaries such as the elderly and […]
JONAF Members Conclude ARDD-Led Training on Effective Advocacy
As part of the Jordan NGOs Forum (JONAF) efforts to strengthen its advocacy capacity and enhance members’ skills to better represent and respond to community needs, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) recently concluded a training program for JONAF members. This training built upon discussions from September 2024, where members identified priority community […]
Launch of the “ARDD-Europe” in Brussels: Strengthening Dialogue and Cooperation between Europe and the MENA Region
In a significant move to enhance dialogue and cooperation between the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has launched the “Euro-MENA Initiative for Democracy and Development (ARDD-Europe)” in Brussels. This new platform aims to foster mutual understanding and build bridges between stakeholders and civil society in both […]
Members of NACNJ Visit the Senate and Call for a National Plan for Treatment and Care
Members of the National Alliance for Combating Narcotics in Jordan, affiliated to ARDD have called for the formulation of a clear national strategy and plan to treat drug addicts and users, aiming to prevent addiction risks and enhance awareness of its dangers among community members. During a meeting with the Media and National Guidance Committee […]