This report surveys children’s literature in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the promotion of child literacy. The survey examines the promotion of children’s literature through various axis;; including official state policies;; the role of the private sector;; and the role of institutions and national programs in promoting child literacy. The report also examines Egypt’s childhood education system;; the quality and distribution of public libraries throughout Egypt;; and the nature of the publishing industry. Finally;; this report makes a number of recommendations which aim to further promote literacy among children in Egypt.

This research study aims to investigate child labor in Irbid to provide a deep understanding of and knowledge about the socio-economic and cultural context of working children in Irbid. It also aims to propose intervention programs that maximize the effectiveness of the Family and Childhood Protection Society (FCPS);; an NGO in Irbid that works on issues related to children. Various study results have shown that children often work in dangerous and hazardous conditions where they are exposed to physical and psychological abuse;; in addition to exploitation in terms of minimal pay and long working hours. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to conduct the research presented in this report. In-depth interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from all organizations working on child-related issues and from working children and their family members.

إن الهدف من التقرير هو التحقق من ظاهرة الفتيات جليسات المنازل في الأردن;; وهن الفتيات اللواتي انسحبن من المدرسة ويبلغن من العمر اقل من 18 سنة سواء كان الانسحاب رغبة منهن أو تم سحبهن من قبل عائلاتهم;; ويقضين أيامهن بالعمل في المنزل. ويهدف هذا التقرير إلى: أولاً فهم الأسباب إلتي أدت إلى حبس هؤلاء الفتيات;; ثانياً إلى تحديد التدخلات الممكنة التي تسمح للفتيات جليسات المنازل الوصول إلى التعليم وتساهم في تعزيز نموهم الاجتماعي. وتم تنفيذ البحث من خلال الاعتماد على منهجية البحث النوعي حيث تم اجراء مقابلات شخصية معمقة مع 46 فتاة جليسة منزل و40 والدة وذلك في أربعة مناطق في الأردن وهي: ماركا;; معان;; المفرق;; والزرقاء;; وكما تم العمل على مراجعة الأدبيات والتشريعات الموجودة والمتعلقة بحقوق الأطفال مع التركيز على قضية عمالة الأطفال.

This 23rd annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide in 2012. It reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff has undertaken during the year;; often in close partnership with domestic human rights activists.

يبرز تقرير حالة سكان العالم 2013;; الصادر عن صندوق الأمم المتحدة للسكان;; التحديات الرئيسية المتعلقة بحمل المراهقات وآثاره الخطيرة على تعليم الفتاة;; وصحتها;; وفرصها في العمل في الأجل الطويل. ويبين التقرير أيضا ما يمكن القيام به من أجل الحد من هذا الاتجاه وحماية حقوق الإنسان الخاصة بالفتيات ورفاهتهن.

This report analyzes the nature of child labor in Jordan. Child labor is defined as “the active participation of any child less than 16 years of age in any economic activity;; regardless of the type of work;; the employer;; the nature of the job;; or the activity.” This report examines the magnitude of child labor in Jordan based on the existing information and the collection of additional field data (both qualitative and quantitative) on the causes;; conditions;; and consequences of child labor. This report also aims to identify sub-populations of children most at risk to child labor;; investigate inadequacies in Jordanian laws and legislation with regards to child labor;; and examine vocational training programs and existing non-formal education programs for school drop-outs in relation to child labor. With regards to methodology;; information on child labor in Jordan was obtained through both primary and secondary sources;; including previous studies;; interviews;; and a field survey. After careful analysis;; this report makes a number of recommendations which aim to combat illegal of harmful child labor in Jordan.

The report aims to address the particular needs and cultural dynamics of Syrian refugees residing in Jordan;; especially with regards gender-based violence and child protection issues. It presents a comprehensive range of perspectives from urban Syrian refugees and local Jordanian decision makers in government;; community-based organizations and the religious and education sectors. The assessment of this report is based on data collected through three methodologies including questionnaire survey to refugees outside the Za’atari refugee camp;; focus group discussions in regions across Jordan and in-depth interviews. Key findings of the report are 1. The rates of early marriage are high;; 2. A significant percentage of children contribute to the household’s income and 3. Restrictions on women and girls’ mobility constrain their participation in social and economic activities and access to basic services. The report recommends measures to prevent acts of sexual exploitation and abuse and ensure the needs of the most vulnerable members of the Syrian refugee population in the cities.

يهدف هذا التقرير الى التعرف على مدى انتشار ظاهرة تشغيل الأطفال في الأردن الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 5-7 سنوات;; ومحددات التشغيل والالتحاق بالدراسة;; والانعكاسات المحتملة لهذا التشغيل على صحة ودراسة الأطفال. استند هذا التقرير على بيانات مسح عمالة الأطفال 2007 والذي تم تنفيذه من قبل دائرة الاحصاءات العامة بالتعاون مع منظمة العمل الدولية والتعداد العام للسكان والمساكن 2004. حيث غطى المسح 14091 أسرة.