Jordan’s economy has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,which started over a year ago. Women have been disproportionately affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19,during which those who had been working before the onset of the pandemic lost a notable portion of their income and all had to face growing household responsibilities. This decrease in income and the additional expenses resulting from COVID-19 have complicated the situation for indebted women. where many women had to sell assets to pay their monthly payments.

This report explores the economic and social impact of COVID-19 on women in Jordan and provides reflections for action from a female grassroots perspective. It explores the impact of the crisis on different economic sectors,as well as some of the more hidden but equally important social consequences of the crisis.