Challenges Faced by Women with Mobility Disabilities in Irbid Governorate (Submission to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle, Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session)
Al Nahda Association for Mobility Challenges, with the support and partnership of the Arab Women Association in Jordan, prepared a field study in 2022 entitled "Challenges Faced by Women with Mobility Disabilities in Irbid Governorate2", which aims to identify obstacles preventing the participation of women with mobility disabilities in private sector institutions in Irbid governorate. [The study] targeted approximately 101 women and girls with mobility disabilities who are working in the private sector in Irbid governorate or looking for work (over 18 years old); and 4 in-depth interviews were conducted with women and girls with mobility disabilities who are engaged in the labor market (on duty) in the private sector. The findings of this research are the basis of this UPR submission. The study focused on areas including (Legislation on Persons with Disabilities Pertaining to Work and Employment, Accessibility of Persons with Disabilities to Work Environment and Violence and Sexual Harassment Against Women with Disabilities in Work Environment.