Country

Jordan

Mission and objectives

Social and Economic Forum for Women Association:
A non-profit, non-governmental women’s civil society organization registered with the Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, established in 2011, with its offices in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, No. 2011011100045. It seeks to create a society that is free of patriarchal social, economic and legal structures that discriminate against women.
We work to promote women’s rights, especially economic, social and cultural rights, by establishing a gender framework for policy, law and practice at local levels through ever-evolving strategies and activities.

Main activities related to gender equality and women's rights

• Empowering women to participate effectively in economic life through modern economic strategies, information technology and establishing productive and commercial projects.
• Increasing women’s awareness of economic and social rights.
• Building the capacity of women's associations to build alliances and organize advocacy campaigns to promote the concepts of gender equality in society.
• Improving the status and well-being of women and children and their access to health, educational and cultural services, care and protection.
• Conducting research and studies needed to assess the status of women.

Geographical sphere of activity

National

Working themes

Economy / Employment
Types of Violence
Civil and political rights

Target group(s)

Women entrepreneurs, Immigrant and refugee women, Victims of violence

Specific years of work experience in gender equality

5-10

Contact

Address : Amman, 11185 ,Jordan
Telephone : 009625528197
Adress email : amalshaw@hotmail.com
Website : http://mnt.org.jo