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outcome XM-DAC-41146-JOR_D_1.1
Enhanced accountability and responsiveness of Jordanian institutions and their partners, and, especially women youth are increasingly and meaningfully involved in policy choices and decisions that affect their lives
UN Women has significantly contributed to enhancing the accountability and responsiveness of Jordanian institutions, ensuring that women and youth are increasingly and meaningfully involved in policy choices and decisions that affect their lives. During the reporting period, UN Women supported the institutionalization of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) through technical assistance to the General Budget Department (GBD) and strategic partnerships with the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW). These efforts culminated in the issuance of the Prime Minister's Budget Circular No. (17) for 2025, mandating government entities to integrate gender considerations into budget submissions and prioritize programs addressing gender equality. As a result, gender-sensitive performance indicators were successfully embedded in the budget chapters of four pilot ministries, marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing GRB and reflecting a commitment to gender-inclusive resource allocation and governance . Additionally, UN Women facilitated the development of a comprehensive General Framework with the Independent Election Commission (IEC), which institutionalized gender equality and women’s empowerment priorities in election management processes. This inclusive framework engaged 140 diverse stakeholders and established a replicable model for promoting gender balance in decision-making institutions.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-JOR_D_2.1
Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB
The government of Jordan has introduced 2 bylaws to support women's economic empowerment, access to decent work opportunities, and improved recruitment and retention, which are bylaws for flexible work arrangements and to support pregnant and nursing women. UN Women supported the Ministry of Labour contribution to the implementation of the Economic Modernization Vision through the development a Ministerial Policy for Gender Mainstreaming, Executive Plan, and the monitoring frameowrk. Additionally, the private sector in Jordan has achieved progress towards introducing more gender responsive policies to attract, retain, and promote women. Jordan's National WEPs signatories Network to 188. Signatories reported a 3% increase in women employees, with women now comprising 29% of supervisors and managers and 42% of board members (up from 33% in 2023). According to the national monitoring tool, 97% of signatories implemented gender equality initiatives, including flexible work and family support policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and career development programmes.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-JOR_D_3.1
Enhanced access to quality social services, protection and self-reliance opportunities for all people living in vulnerable situations in the country
In 2024, the Jordanian government has significantly increased its ownership of opportunities, resulting in enhanced access to social protection services and self-reliance opportunities for women living in vulnerable situations. UN Women JCO has continued to take significant steps to refine its humanitarian programme, aligning it with the broader goals of sustainability, resilience, and the long-term impact of Oasis activities. The redesigned Oasis programme represents a transformative leap towards sustainability and development, addressing the evolving humanitarian landscape in Jordan. Rooted in findings from the Country Portfolio Evaluation conducted in 2022 and extensive discussions with key stakeholders, this redesign strategically aligns the programme with the priorities of the Jordan Response Plan (JRP) and the UN Sustainable Development Framework 2023-2027. The approach places a strong emphasis on the Jordanian government's ownership opportunities, facilitating a transition from humanitarian to development work. The redesign enhances the programme’s ability to provide social protection services and self-reliance opportunities for women living in vulnerable situations, while also providing social norms and behaviour change trainings for men. Recognizing the ongoing Syrian crisis and the national triple reform agenda, the programme emphasizes resilience and development-based responses grounded in social and gender equality. Beneficiaries actively participate in centre administration and service design, fostering community ownership. Additionally, through the continued strategic partnership with the Ministry of Social Development in Oasis centres in non-camp settings, the programme is able to target vulnerable districts and emphasize community ownership. This reflects a crucial shift towards long-term stability, resilience, and community-driven development.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-JOR_O_1
UN Women Jordan is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.
In 2024, the office managed a budget of $11,611,378 ($9,644,104 non-core and $1,461,735 core). The non-core budget includes two complex portfolios (JONAP and Oasis).
outcome XM-DAC-41146-JOR_O_2
UN Women Jordan effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate.
During the reporting period, UN Women has been successfully able to expand its partnerships through collaborating with a diverse range of partners including governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector entities and civil society which allowed for advancing UNW's mandate and ensuring sustainable resourcing for its activities. This has been coupled with effective communication through awareness intiatives on gender equality, sharing success stories and mobilizing support. Through clear and impactful communication strategies, UN Women Jordan was able to engage various stakeholders, including the public, donors, and policymakers, to generate understanding and support for its initiatives.Showing 1 - 5 of 8