🎙️ Jordanian women between empowerment and participation: roles, challenges and opportunities

Radio Sawt Ajloun Community hosts Ms. Ruba Al-Matarneh, Secretary-General of the Women’s Committees Coalition, for a dialogue episode discussing the situation of Jordanian women and their role in public and economic life, as well as the key challenges and opportunities available to them.

Episode Topics:

The role of women’s committees in supporting women’s issues and enhancing their participation in public life.

The reality of Jordanian women’s participation, especially young women, in political and social life.

The importance of education, training, and capacity building in developing the skills of women and girls.

The role of entrepreneurship and small businesses in supporting women’s economic empowerment.

The challenges facing women in the labor market and the opportunities available to enhance their economic participation.

The importance of conveying women’s voices and needs to relevant authorities, especially in governorates and local communities.

The role of young men and women in dialogue about policies and programs related to women’s issues.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

11:00 AM

Aired on Ajloun Community Radio

Dialogue facilitator: Dr. Ali Yousef Al-Momani

Members of the Rural Space team: Heba Allah Al-Qurashi, Iman Ananbeh

As part of the “Reef Safe Political Youth Space” project, implemented by Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development in partnership with Sawt Ajloun Community Radio, and in cooperation with the German Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

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