The report presents an up-to-date analysis of gender disparities in Jordan to inform development assistance programs by the USAID for the 2013-2017 strategic plan. The assessment report is prepared by the Global Health Technical Assistance Project;; funded by USAID Jordan and therefore;; it is based on a literature review and field work of the 21 focus group discussions held in Amman;; Irbid;; Tafileh and Zarqa. The report establishes that Jordan has begun to transition to a knowledge-based economy with the national advantage as its people. It also points out that despite the investments that have helped address gender equality issues;; Jordan continues to bear low female participation in the labor markets;; gender stereotypes about the role of females and males and conservative cultural norms. The report includes a sector-by-sector analysis;; recommendations;; gender review and an illustrative implementation plan. It concludes with key recommendations on the wide breadth of the USAID Jordan portfolio with a key emphasis on gender issues.

This report addressed CEDAW Committee by providing a solid and up-to-date information set and analysis of positive policies and legislation taken for women’s advancement and weaknesses that are delaying progress and sustaining disparities. The report covers six components: 1. Jordan’s reservations on CEDAW;; 2. Harmonization of CEDAW into legislation;; 3. Political representation;; 4. Violent against women;; 5. Equal rights in the family;; 6. Conditions of vulnerable and marginalized women. It also provides an overall assessment of the six components covering 3 areas: assessment of the official efforts towards the implementation of CEDAW;; also;; assessment of the civil society efforts and strategies towards monitoring Jordan’s commitment to obligations;; and suggested recommendations for the new concluding observations.

This report provides an overview of UNHCR operations profile in Jordan in 2013. It includes an summary of the situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan;; their figures and UNHCR's reponse in terms of strategies and projects.

This report provides an overview of UNHCR operations profile in Jordan in 2011. It includes an summary of the situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan;; their figures and UNHCR's reponse in terms of strategies and projects.

This 4 page fact sheet provides information about Iraqis in Jordan including UNHCR's reponse to them in 2012.

This 5 page fact sheet provides information about Iraqis in Jordan including UNHCR's reponse to them in 2010

This 5 page fact sheet provides information about Iraqis in Jordan including UNHCR's reponse to them in 2010-2011.