Arab Women Organization of Jordan

The Arab Women Organization of Jordan (AWO) is a Jordanian local women’s rights organisation aiming to promote gender equality and advance women and girls’ political, social, and economic participation. AWO strives towards a just and healthy society for all that promotes and protects human rights and gender equality.

• Twitter: @AWOrganisation

• Facebook: @ArabWomenOrganizationofJordan-AWO

• Email: info@awo.org.jo

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Publications and/or resources:

• Halaseh, A., Smadi, K.,Nimri, L., Amireh, A. (2023). Report: ‘Legal Analysis of Association’s Laws in Selected Arab Countries. AWO, IRCKHF, AIHR & Civic Horizons.

• Abualsameed, S. et al (2019). Study: ‘Research on Early and Child Marriage in Jordan.’ AWO, Associacio Catalana per la Pau, Catalan Agency for Development Cooperation, and CCOO.

Layla Naffa 

• Currently based in: Jordan, Middle East

• Publications and/or resources: 

  • Video (29 Nov 2022): ‘Civil Society Joint Efforts for a World Free of Violence Against Women and Girls.’ Presentation by Layla Naffa. AECID Jordan.

  • Naffa, L. (2016). Blog: ‘Layla Naffa, Director of Projects, Arab Women Organization of Jordan.’ Medium.