Social Protection and Access to Justice in the Jordanian Labour Market
Access to social protection is a fundamental human right and plays a central role in ensuring dignity at work, income security, and social justice. However, millions of workers worldwide remain partially or entirely excluded from national social protection systems or are unable to benefit from them adequately due to legal restrictions, administrative barriers, difficulties in […]
ARDD Emergency Hotline: Continuing a Lifeline of Support (2024–2025)
15,405 Calls in 2 Years ARDD’s hotline continues to provide 24/7 legal support across Jordan Since 2006, ARDD’s Emergency Hotline has provided immediate legal guidance and support to individuals across Jordan, operating 24/7 to ensure that no call for help goes unanswered. As highlighted in ARDD’s hotline publication, this service has long served as […]
Allies for Change: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Jordan through Engaging Men and Boys
Women’s civic engagement and leadership in Jordan remain constrained by intersecting structural, social, and institutional barriers. These barriers confine women’s authority to the private sphere, while the public domain continues to be dominated by men. Addressing this imbalance does not only require directly targeting constraints, but also transforming the broader social environment, including engaging men […]
The Expanding War of South West Asia: Structural Conflict, Regional Escalation, and the Risk of Global Crisis
South West Asia is entering a period of escalating confrontation that risks transforming ongoing conflicts into a broader regional and potentially global crisis. At the center of the current escalation is the growing confrontation between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other, unfolding across multiple arenas and drawing in […]
The Reality and Challenges of Licensing Community and Small Enterprises in Jordan
Small, medium, and micro enterprises constitute a fundamental pillar of both national and global economies due to their role in promoting growth, sustainable development, and addressing poverty and unemployment. They also provide broad employment opportunities, especially for women, youth, and low-income groups. In Jordan, these enterprises represent about 99.5% of private-sector institutions, reflecting their significance […]
Empowering the Future: Jordanian Youth’s Role in Driving Meaningful Change
Jordanian youth, as the country’s demographic majority, hold great potential to drive meaningful social change. They bring energy, creativity, and a strong awareness of community challenges, actively engaging in civic and social initiatives through grassroots organizing, digital activism, and participation in civil society, highlighting their vital role in shaping the future. However, despite representing a […]
Envisioning Change: Aspirations and Perspectives of Jordanian Youth for a Better Future
Jordanian youth, praised by His Majesty King Abdullah as the nation’s “greatest asset and hope for the future,” are energetic, creative, and socially aware. Their digital fluency enables them to mobilize, voice opinions, and connect with global movements. Yet, they face a major challenge: rapid technological change outpaces slower cultural adaptation, creating a gap that […]
Two Societies, One Struggle: Reimagining Fatherhood and Female Leadership in Egypt and Jordan
Despite vast differences in geography, population size, and political trajectories, the lived realities of young women in Egypt and Jordan reveal a striking commonality: the enduring influence of family structures shaped by deeply rooted cultural norms, religious interpretations, and mounting economic hardship. Whether in Cairo or Amman, families remain both gatekeepers and potential enablers of […]
Follow-up to the paper “The General Pardon Law No.5 of 2024 and Its Impact on Refugees: Insights from ARDD”
As part of its ongoing legal efforts in enhancing access to justice, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) issued a legal paper in July 2024 entitled The General Pardon Law No.5 of 2024 and Its Impact on Refugees: Insights from ARDD.”The paper provided a detailed explanation of the key provisions of General Pardon […]
Redefining Participation: Arab Youth Between Traditional Politics and New Forms of Activism
Over the past five years, the Arab World has faced a series of multifaceted crises that have significantly impacted governance systems and legitimacy. These crises have led to a growing disillusionment among Arab youth and a decline in formal political engagement. This policy brief examines the factors contributing to this demobilization across three levels: international, […]