Basic education and parents’ relations with school: Findings from a mini-survey of Jordanian and Syrian refugee households in Mafraq city
This paper presents descriptive statistics from a limited sample survey of Jordanian and Syrian refugee households in the city of Mafraq in northern Jordan. The main objective is to enhance our understanding of the communication between public schools and the households of their students through information from and the perceptions of parents. The paper answers […]
Effective Parenting for Elementary School aged Children
Violence against children has long been advocated against because of the profound implications it can have on children. According to a study conducted by UNICEF in 2007, Jordanian parents have shortcomings in their parenting styles. Parents in Jordan frequently use violence – both verbal and physical, as methods of disciplining their children. This includes methods […]
Improving learning environments in Jordanian public schools
This report from the project “Education for the Future” provides an overview of challenges and prospects of improving learning environments in Jordanian public schools in general. Available literature and public narratives on education in Jordan since 2011 highlight the many challenges to the creation of a positive learning environment posed by the increased number of […]
Civic Engagement: The Key for Women’s Political Participation in Karak
This report provides an evidence-based assessment intervention enhancing women’s leadership and civic engagement in the governorate of Karak that can contribute to enhance women’s meaningful political participation at the governorate and municipality level. The research sheds light into the contours of women’s political participation in Karak that goes beyond formal politics. Our work shows that […]
Fostering a Culture of Responsibility and Accountability Improving the Learning Environment in Jordan
At the start of the 1990s, education reform was prioritised by the Jordanian government which led to substantial investments in the development of human resources over the past three decades; ultimately resulting in a concreteoverall improvement in performance on the Human Development Index. Jordan continues to build on these achievements, which is demonstrated by its […]
Access to Higher Education for Refugees in Jordan
Throughout the five-year Syrian refugee crisis, education for refugee children has been prioritized in development, humanitarian aid, media coverage, discussion, and research. Extensive efforts have been made to increase children’s access to education to ensure their continued healthy development and provide security and stability during the refugee experience. As the majority of Syrian refugees in […]
Legal Aid’s Four Pillars for Engaging Men and Boys in SGBV Prevention in Zaatari Refugee Camp
This report, based on ARDD-Legal Aid’s experiences of working with men and boys on SGBV prevention in Zaatari refugee camp, lays out four pillars of how SGBV prevention programs can be adapted to work effectively in the context. It first outlines the suitability of a psychosocial approach for SGBV prevention work in Zaatari, explaining how […]
2015 in Review: Women’s Rights and Access to Justice in Jordan
This paper reviews the state of women rights and access to justice in Jordan in 2015. Specifically it addresses recent developments that have taken place over the past year and examines the new initiatives and current barriers facing women in Jordan.