This 37-page report documents the killings and attempted murders of women by male family members who claim they are defending family "honor." The report also details the cases of women;; threatened with "honor" crimes;; who languish in prison for years while held in protective custody.

This report consists of eight chapters and aims to summarise the key concepts of human development. It introduces the Human Development Index;; provides an overview of Jordan's human development achievements;; examines the regional vulnerability context that has constrained Jordan's options in its pursuit of social and economic development;; provides a platform for the poor to express their views and perceptions in relation to their poverty status;; reviews the policies;; institutions and processes that affect the poor;; examines the government's attempts to stimulate entrepreneurialism;; promotes the application of a rights-based approach;; in which all citizen are equally empowered and have the capacity and the appropriate enabling environment that allows them to claim their entitlements according to law. Finally;; the study examines the various reform initiatives in progress and assesses the extent to which Jordan is committed to the process.

يهدف هذا التقرير الى تحليل الانجازات التي تحققت للأطفال في الأردن. ويتضمن التقرير معلومات وإحصاءات عن صحة الأطفال والتعليم والمشاركة بالإضافة إلى حماية الطفل. ويشير أيضا الى ما يجب القيام به ويبين ما هي الفجوات. وكان أبرز ما خلص إليه التقرير أن الصحة العامة والصحة الإنجابية ليست موجهة بشكل كاف لاحتياجات المراهقين;; وكما أن التوعية الصحية متدنية بين الفتيات والذكور;; اضافة الى محدودية فرص الحصول على المعلومات والتثقيف حول نمط الحياة الصحي. وأن خدمات رعاية الطفولة تتويسع ببطء مع زيادة الوعي. والاشارة الى نسبة التسرب وعمالة الاطفال;; وشعور الشباب والنساء بخيارات المشاركة المتاحة. وبين التقرير أنه لأطفال اللاجئين الفلسطينيين الحق في الوصول إلى كافة الخدمات. واعتبار أن الفقر وسوء الأحوال الصحية ونقص التعليم;; جميعها عوامل تحرم الأطفال من كرامتهم;; وتهدد حياتهم وتقضي على آمالهم. وكما يقدم التقرير توصيات بشأن ما يجب القيام به لزيادة تحسين حالة الأطفال في الأردن.

This report provides an overview of the status of early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Jordan;; Lebanon;; Sudan;; and Syria. It examines the contextual factors influencing ECCE;; highlighting current policies;; challenges;; and strategies for improvement and expansion. The report underscores the paucity and limitations of available data. Findings show that ECCE services have improved but regional disparity and dominance of the private sector prevail. None of the four countries but Jordan has a full-fledged national strategy and policy on ECCE. Challenges identified include lack of qualified teachers;; societal misconceptions about the unique features of early childhood;; and lack of research-based studies. Innovative projects show that NGOs have been instrumental in addressing the needs of marginalized children.

This study aims to demonstrate the rights of disabled people stated by the legislator. The study shows the extent to which state and civil society institutions adhere to the implementation of applicable legislations related to people with disabilities.

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.