Reclaiming the Future: Women, Peace, and Justice in the Arab World

ARDD Launches Campaign Marking the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and the 16 Days of Activism: Reaffirming Women’s Leadership in Peace, Justice, and Dialogue Amman — 6th October 2025 — The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) marks the anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security during the […]
The Global Network on the Question of Palestine Convenes Emergency Meeting to Discuss Recent Developments in Gaza

Amman, 1 October 2025 — The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP), facilitated by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), convened an emergency meeting to examine the recently announced 20-point plan by U.S. Presiden Donald Trump regarding the future of Gaza. Participants from across the Network engaged in an in-depth exchange […]
Amna visit to ARDD as part of the Prevention and Protection Interventions Project

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, a team from Amna Organization visited ARDD. The visit included meetings with the project team implementing a project funded by Amna, titled “Prevention and Protection Interventions.” The visit also included holding one of the project sessions with a number of participants. The Amna team attended part of the session and […]
GNQP/ARDD Facilitate Publication of Albanese’s Genocide Reports with Pluto Press

Amman – September 2025 A new book, “A Moon Will Rise from the Darkness”, compiles United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese’s indispensable and damning reports on Israel’s conduct in Palestine since October 2023. In these reports, Albanese outlines the case that this period should be understood as a genocide, situates […]
ARDD and Comenius Leadership Group Continue Exchange on Leadership in the Arab Region

On September 17, 2025, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD) hosted a seminar for the Comenius Leadership group from the Netherlands, held as part of the Comenius Course on Diversity of Leadership. This seminar built on previous exchanges and collaborations between ARDD and Comenius. The program featured a lecture by Dr. Mariam Abu […]
Season’s Market: Experts Highlight the Importance of Supporting Markets to Strengthen Livelihoods

Popular markets in Jordan are among the most vital economic and social spaces, connecting local communities while generating job opportunities and promoting economic empowerment for diverse groups, including refugees. In the face of mounting economic challenges, investing in and supporting these markets has become critical to advancing sustainable livelihoods and creating inclusive employment opportunities. Against […]
Renaissance Strategic Center Signs Two MoUs with the University of Turin and CIEE Amman

September 2025 – The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), through its Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs): one with the Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo) and another with CIEE INC Amman. These agreements establish a framework for cooperation in the areas of research, knowledge exchange, and capacity […]
ARDD Hosts Training on Global Diplomacy Strategies and Local Realities

As part of its ongoing partnership with Independent Diplomat, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a specialized training aimed at strengthening the diplomatic tools of organizations working in Jordan and linking global perspectives with local realities. The training brought together staff from Tahfeez Association and ARDD, the official partners of Independent Diplomat […]
Empowering Each Other in Its Eighth Phase: 400 Women and Girls Strengthen Their Capacities to Drive Change in Their Communities

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women and with support from international donors, has concluded the first phase of trainings under the Oasis Program, held from 3 to 27 August 2025. The trainings spanned 18 centers across 11 governorates, engaging around 400 women and girls. The sessions were led […]
ARDD Holds Dialogue Session on the New National E-Invoicing System

In line with the global shift toward digital transformation, the Jordanian government launched the National E-Invoicing System, which became mandatory in April 2025. The system, officially issued in 2022 under tax legislation, aims to digitize invoices to ensure accurate documentation of transactions, improve tax collection, and curb tax evasion. It represents a key step toward […]