Repression Undermines Jordan’s Reform Narrative The Current Situation In recent years, Jordan has presented itself as a country on the path to political reform and modernization. The government has implemented new laws on elections and political parties, aiming to encourage political participation. However, this narrative of progress is contradicted by […]
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The Implications of Jordan’s Cybercrime Law on the LGBT Community
Jordan‘s New Cybercrime Law is a Disaster for LGBT People Vague Provisions Threaten Free Expression Around Gender and Sexuality The recent approval of Jordan‘s draconian cybercrime law has raised concerns among human rights activists, particularly those advocating for the rights of the LGBT community. The law, which was rushed through […]
Jordan’s Bold Move: Fully Embracing Social Protection
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way Targeting a Limited Number Fails to Capture Economic Complexity of People’s Lives As governments around the world increasingly recognize the necessity of robust social protection programs, Jordan has also been taking steps in this direction. In 2019, the Jordanian authorities introduced the […]
Jordan’s Path to Social Protection: Taking it All the Way
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way The Necessity of Robust Social Protection Programs In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly recognized the necessity of robust social protection programs, and Jordan is no exception. In 2019, the Jordanian government introduced the Unified Cash Transfer Program to supplement […]
Why Poverty Targeting Algorithms in Jordan are Raising Concerns Over Human Rights
World Bank’s Poverty Targeting Algorithm in Jordan Undermines Rights The World Bank, in collaboration with the Jordanian government, has developed a cash transfer program called Takaful, which aims to provide financial support to impoverished families in Jordan. However, a newly-released report titled “Automated Neglect: How The World Bank’s Push to […]
The Plight of Emirati-Turkish Man Facing Forced Return from Jordan
Jordanian authorities have detained a 58-year-old dual Emirati–Turkish citizen, Khalaf Abdul Rahman al-Romaithi, at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport on May 7. He had arrived from Turkey and released on bail later that day, only to be detained again on May 8. Reportedly, his lawyers lost track of him after […]
Jordan Faces Scrutiny Over Child Rights Record
## UN child rights committee to examine Jordan‘s record on children‘s rights On Feb 27, 2018, the United Nations child rights committee began examining Jordan‘s track record on childrens’ rights for the first time since a decade. The committee’s experts will discuss on various issues ranging from barriers to basic […]