Position Paper: Paternity Leave in Jordan and its Impact on the Economic Integration of Women
This paper was produced by a research team within the project "Towards Inclusive Participation of Vulnerable Women and People with Disabilities in Social and Economic Life" and implemented by the West Asia and North Africa Institute "(WANA) with the supported of the IM Swedish Partner for development in the Middle East. The project aims to provide 24 male and female trainees in Amman with the skills and tools needed to gain support on issues related to marginalized women and persons with disabilities by producing policy papers.
Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Jordan, contributing 13% to the GDP in 2019, with total revenues amounting to 4.1 billion Jordanian dinars. The tourism sector also contributes
People with disabilities face a range of challenges, from societal exclusion to the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. These issues can significantly impede their academic and practical development
The paper focuses on accessibility for individuals with mobility and visual impairments in Al Karak District, encompassing important buildings and main roads. It outlines the major challenges
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