Jordanian National Commission for Women
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The Jordanian National Commission for Women is a national governmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality, advancing women’s rights, and influencing related legislation and policy in Jordan.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
gender equality institution
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governmental body ⓘ national women’s machinery ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
equal opportunities in employment
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gender-sensitive budgeting ⓘ implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women ⓘ increased representation of women in decision-making ⓘ protection from domestic violence ⓘ removal of legal reservations affecting women’s rights ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
achieve substantive equality between women and men
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align national laws with international women’s rights standards ⓘ enhance institutional mechanisms for women’s advancement ⓘ integrate gender perspective in national development plans ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Jordanian government ministries
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United Nations agencies NERFINISHED ⓘ civil society organizations ⓘ international organizations ⓘ |
| country | Jordan ⓘ |
| engagesIn |
awareness-raising campaigns on women’s rights
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capacity-building for institutions on gender mainstreaming ⓘ policy research on gender issues ⓘ training programs for women leaders ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
combating gender-based violence
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elimination of discrimination against women ⓘ gender mainstreaming ⓘ women’s access to justice ⓘ women’s economic participation ⓘ women’s education and training ⓘ women’s empowerment ⓘ women’s health and reproductive rights ⓘ women’s legal rights ⓘ women’s political participation ⓘ women’s social rights ⓘ |
| hasRole |
advancing women’s rights
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influencing legislation ⓘ influencing public policy ⓘ promoting gender equality ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mandate |
coordinate efforts on gender equality among stakeholders
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formulate national policies on women ⓘ monitor implementation of women-related policies ⓘ provide advice to the government on women’s issues ⓘ |
| sector | public sector ⓘ |
| typeOfOrganization | national commission ⓘ |
| worksOn |
drafting gender-sensitive legislation
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gender-responsive public policies ⓘ national strategies for women ⓘ review of discriminatory laws ⓘ |
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