In order to curb the spread of the novel Corona virus, Jordan has enforced one of the strictest lockdowns in the world. While these measures seem tough, they might avert the country from the high fatalities that many other states are facing.

Embedded in the heart of the Middle East, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan attracts hundreds of thousands migrant workers from neighboring states and beyond. This is despite limitations on the labor market as Jordanian authorities only provide work permits for particular sectors: agriculture, construction, the garment industry and domestic work. Read More

Our partner Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights won the Stop Slavery Impact Award 2020

(JWU) organized in 2019 two three-day trainings, one for the judges of Jordan’s Judicial Council and one for Jordan’s Police Officers.

Jordan is joining the fight against climate change. The desert kingdom has determined to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 14% until 2030. The transportation sector offers a unique opportunity to implement the country’s climate commitments while also tackling the mounting traffic congestion problem.