Labor rights for refugees and migrant workers: how to make them a living reality? – Policy Memo 2
In light of migrant workers’ and refugees’ legal and economic vulnerabilities, the proper understanding of the applicable legal framework and rights is key to guaranteeing that they may enjoy dignified employment and living conditions. It is also crucial to their active participation in the host community’s economic growth and societal development, thus overcoming marginalization and […]
Legal aid for migrants and refugees: Continuous efforts, better protection? -Policy Memo 1
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable groups of any society, ensuring that they have access to legal aid is critical to guaranteeing that they lead a dignified life and form an organic part of host societies. Based on ARDD’s 15 years of legal aid experience, multiple research projects, and […]
Rights without services? Facilitating access to education and healthcare for refugees and migrant workers MEMO 3
Migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable to the same challenges when trying to access basic services — in particular education and health — in the host/receiving country. Understanding the obstacles they face and strategies to overcome them is key to guaranteeing social protection and the active participation of non-nationals in the host communities’ economic growth […]
What do durable solutions mean and what are their implications for migrant workers and refugees in the Arab world? MEMO 4/4
In view of the fact that migrant workers and refugees face similar challenges (e.g., crossing borders, facing discrimination in the receiving/host country, experiencing exclusion and limited enjoyment of rights, and the threat of detention and or deportation), both the UN and the civil society have increasingly resorted to common approaches and solutions to enhance the […]
Ramon Airport Controversy Policy Brief
Apparently for economic reasons and to demonstrate goodwill vis-à-vis the Palestinians at the time of US President Biden’s visit to the region in July of this year, Israel recently announced that it would allow Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to travel abroad through Ramon Airport near Eilat. The first flight carrying 43 passengers left […]
Reframing migrant workers and refugee policies: advocating for rights through the HAQUNA approach
This report builds on four discussion sessions with the Migrant Workers Committee (MWC) led by ARDD within the framework of the Advancing Haquna project. The policy memos combine the central contribution of MWC members together with evidence from sectorial studies and analyses of available literature conducted by ARDD. They offer specific assessment and policy strategies […]
The Implementation of Women, Peace, and Security Resolutions in the Context of the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy and CT/PVE Responses Talking Points by ARDDs Director Samar Muhareb
In 2006, the United Nations (UN) released its Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (UN GCTS), which addresses the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, provides measures to build states’ capacities to prevent and combat terrorism and presents methods to ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law as the fundamental basis for the fight […]
Coordination to Enhance Services for Vulnerable Groups Policy Brief 8
The brief explores the local communities’ understanding of the procedures enabling access to cash assistance provided by the government of Jordan during COVID-19 and makes recommendations that aim to improve access to aid programs during crises. It focuses on the benefits of an effective partnership between local CSOs and government entities and provides policy recommendations […]
Intersectionality between gender and vulnerability Policy Brief 10
The brief explores how gender and intersectionality were taken into account in the Takaful program that gave access to National Aid Fund during the pandemic. It builds on the local communities’ understanding of vulnerability and aims to improve access to available assistance. The brief focuses on developing an overview of coordinated strategies that CBOs can […]
Building a Women´s Local Network for Empowerment and Solidarity Policy Brief 7
This brief explores the local response to domestic violence through building local research capacity, with a focus on overcoming the barriers impending women to report cases of domestic violence. The brief offers policy recommendations guided by insights from various actors from the local community on their perceptions of domestic violence. To gain insight into the community […]