ARDD Holds a Dialogue Session on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions
8 July 2025 – As part of our series “Engage & Discuss,” The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a new engaging in-person event on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions. Inspired by this year’s World Refugee Day theme – Community as a Superpower – this event brought together partner organizations in a dynamic discussion on the crucial […]
Youth Participation Policy Lab: Youth Affirm the Importance of Collective Action for Societal Change
Despite representing a significant portion of the population and a promising demographic force, it has recently become clear that young people are experiencing a “noticeable isolation” from collective action and decision-making processes. Their participation in civil and social initiatives tends to be individualistic, rather than organized and unified to create sustainable and lasting change. Building […]
She Leads Participants Drive Change: Development and Health Initiatives Powered by Youth Creativity
In June 2025, Egypt’s Assiut Governorate witnessed dynamic youth-led mobilization, spearheaded by a group of women and young girls participating in the “She Leads” program, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD). The participants organized and carried out a series of interactive community-based development and awareness activities focused on strengthening the role […]
ARDD’s GNQP and L4P host presentation of new UN Special Rapporteur report: From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide
On 1 July 2025, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, presented her latest report during an online meeting hosted by ARDD and Law for Palestine (L4P). The event brought together members of ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) and […]
ARDD Joins Global Panel in Geneva to Demand Safer Online Spaces for Women Leaders
On June 17, during the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Eleonora Banfi represented the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) at a high-level side event organized by Rutgers. The event brought together leading voices from around the world to address the growing threat of online hate speech and disinformation […]
Strategic Partnership between ARDD and the Arab Thought Forum to Strengthen Knowledge Impact in Jordan and the Region
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Arab Thought Forum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unify efforts and strengthen institutional cooperation in knowledge production, research, and development at both the national and regional levels. The agreement also aims to promote the exchange of expertise and consultations to advance cultural […]
She Leads… Jordanian and Egyptian Experts Emphasize the Need to Strengthen a Community Culture that Supports Young Women’s Leadership
As part of the “She Leads” program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized two dialogue sessions in Jordan and Egypt to explore the role of men within families in supporting young women’s leadership. The sessions aimed to develop recommendations grounded in real-world challenges facing women, with active participation from young female leaders […]
Global Network on the Question of Palestine discusses the impact of Israel’s attack on Iran
On 22 June 2025, ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) held an online meeting to discuss the impact of Israel’s attack on Iran on the broader Question of Palestine, including the war in Gaza and the attacks on the West Bank. The meeting, attended by some 20 members of the Network and […]
Civil Society in Transition: Funding, Regulation, and Digital Governance in Jordan
Amid legal and technological changes reshaping the work of civil society organizations in Jordan, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) convened a consultative session for members of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) on June 23, 2025 to discuss the latest regulatory and technical developments affecting the sector. The session, part of the […]
JONAF Launches Comprehensive Program to Strengthen Member Capabilities and Advance Localization Efforts in Jordan’s Civil Society
In a clear demonstration of its commitment to promoting the localization and strengthening the capacity of local partners, the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF) has launched a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its member organizations across various areas of community response. This initiative is part of JONAF’s ongoing efforts to position itself […]